Journal of the Senate of the State of Georgia regular session, commenced at Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 9, 1967 and adjourned Friday, March 17, 1967

JOURNAL
OP THE
SENATE
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 9, 1967 and adjourned Friday, March 17, 1967
1967 Longino & Porter, Inc.
Atlanta, Ga.

OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE
1967
GEORGE T. SMITH _____._________-__.President (Lt. Governor)
GRADY COUNTY
JULIAN WEBB __________________.,,_..------------__._.......President Pro Tempore
SEMINOLE COUNTY
HAMILTON McWHORTER, JR. __________^____Secretary
OGLETHORPE COUNTY
LAMONT SMITH .____________.____Assistant Secretary
TATTNALL COUNTY
GREEN CALLAWAY ______________Assistant to Secretary
DEKALB COUNTY
REBECCA CAUSEY _________________Journal Clerk
DOUGLAS COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN _____________________Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
HENRY CASTLEMAN ___-________________Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY
DAVID W. PEEPLES ____________________Messenger
SPALDING COUNTY
ZELL MILLER _____________________Message Clerk
TOWNS COUNTY

SENATE JOURNAL
Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 9, 1967.
The senators-elect of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 19671968 met pursuant to law in the Senate Chamber at 10:00 o'clock this day, and were called to order by the Honorable Peter Zack Geer, president.
The invocation was offered by the Reverend Robert Baggot, pastor, First Baptist Church, Newnan, Georgia.
The following communication from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Secretary of State, certifying the senators-elect in the general election of 1966, was received and read:
SECRETARY OF STATE Atlanta, Georgia
January 9, 1967
Honorable George D. Stewart Secretary of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Sir:
I am transmitting herewith the names of the Senators elected in the General Election held on November 8, 1966, to represent the various Districts in the General Assembly for the years 1967 and 1968; as the same appear from the consolidated returns of said election which are of file and record in this office.
Very truly yours,
Ben W. Fortson Secretary of State

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

STATE SENATORS ELECTED TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY November 8, 1966 General Election

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

1st Chatham 2nd Chatham
3rd Chatham
4th Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Screven and Tattnall
5th Bryan, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh
6th Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Jeff Davis, Pierce and Wayne
7th Atkinson, Clinch, Coffee and Ware
8th Berrien, Cook, Echols, Lanier and Lowndes
9th Brooks, Colquitt, Tift
10th Grady, Mitchell and Thomas llth Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Decatur, Early,
Miller and Seminole
12th Dougherty 13th Ben Hill, Crisp, Irwin, Lee,
Turner and Worth
14th Chattahoochee, Quitman, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell and Webster
15th Muscogee
16th Muscogee 17th Harris, Macon, Marion, Schley,
Talbot, Taylor and Upson
18th Crawford, Houston, Peach, Twiggs 19th Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Pulaski,
Telfair and Wilcox
20th Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Wheeler
21st Burke, Emanuel, Jefferson, Jenkins
22nd Richmond
23rd Richmond 24th Columbia, Glascock, Greene, Lincoln,
McDuffie, Taliaferro, Warren, Wilkes
25th Baldwin, Hancock, Jones, Washington and Wilkinson
26th Bibb 27th Bibb 28th Butts, Lamar, Monroe, Pike and
Spalding
29th Heard, Meriwether and Troup 30th Carroll, Coweta and Fayette 31st Douglas, Haralson, Paulding and
Polk

NAME Jay Gardner William A. Searcey Bart E. Shea Joseph E. Kennedy
Ronald P. Adams
Roscoe Emory Dean, Jr.
Frank Eldridge, Jr. Robert A. (Bobby) Rowan
Ford Belmont Spinks William Howard Flowers, Jr. Julian Webb
A. W. (Al) Holloway Martin Young
Hugh A. Carter
I. William (Bill) Gregory, Jr. John Steverson Knight John T. McKenzie
Stanley E. Smith, Jr. Roy V. Noble
Hugh M. Gillis
Jay Carroll Cox R. Eugene Holley Michael J. Padgett Sam P. McGill
Culver Kidd
Billy Adams Oliver C. Bateman Robert Harris Smalley, Jr.
Render Hill Lamar R. Plunkett Albert F. Moore

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1967

DISTRICT

COUNTIES

NAME

32nd 33rd 34th 35th 36th 37th 38th 39th 40th 41st
42nd 43rd 44th 45th
46th
47th 48th 49th 50th
51st 52nd 53rd 54th

Cobb

Cyrus M. (Cy) Chapman

Cobb

Sam P. Hensley

Fulton

Armstrong Smith

Fulton

Frank E. Coggin

Fulton

Jack L. Stephens

Fulton

James P. Wesberry, Jr.

Fulton

Leroy R. Johnson

Fulton

Horace T. Ward

Fulton

Dan I. Maclntyre, III

DeKalb DeKalb

H. McKinley (Mac) Conway, Jr.
Ben F. Johnson

DeKalb

Frank G. Miller

Clayton,

Thomas Kenneth Kilpatrick

Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Putnam and Brooks Pennington, Jr.

Walton

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Clarke, Madison, Oconee and Oglethorpe

Paul C. Broun

Elbert, Franklin, Hart and Stephens

Robert E. Lee, Jr.

Banks, Barrow, Gwinnett and Jackson Dr. J. Albert Minish

Dawson, Forsyth, Hall and Lumpkin Robert E. Andrews

Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union and White

Maylon London

Bartow, Cherokee and Gordon

Jack C. Fincher, Sr.

Floyd

J. Battle Hall

Chattooga, Dade and Walker

Billy Shaw Abney

Catoosa, Murray and Whitfield

W. W. (Bill) Fincher, Jr.

The senators-elect presented themselves at the rostrum where they received the oath of office administered by the Honorable Charles A. Pannell, Judge, Court of Appeals.

The president announced that the next order of business was the election of the president pro tempore.

Senator Minish of the 48th nominated Senator Webb of the llth, and the nomination was seconded by Senator Holloway of the 12th.

On the election, the ayes were 50, nays 0.

The secretary announced Senator Webb duly elected president pro tempore.

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Senator Webb addressed the members in appreciation of his election as president pro tempore.

The president announced that the next order of business was the election of the secretary of the Senate.

Senator Broun of the 46th nominated Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. of Oglethorpe County. The nomination was seconded by Senator McKenzie of the 17th.

On the election, the ayes were 53, nays 0.

The president announced Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. duly elected secretary of the Senate.

The president announced that the next order of business was the election of a doorkeeper.

Senator Coggin of the 35th nominated Honorable Henry Castleman of Fulton County.

On the election, the ayes were 51, nays 0.

The president announced Mr. Castleman duly elected doorkeeper.

Mr. Castleman expressed his appreciation for the honor which he had received.

The president announced that the next order of business was the election of a messenger.

Senator Smalley of the 28th nominated the Honorable David W. Peeples of Spalding County.

On the election, the ayes were 51, nays 0.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1967 The president announced Mr. Peeples duly elected messenger.
The oath of office as secretary was administered to Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. by the president.
The oath of office as assistant secretary was administered to Honorable Lamont Smith by the president.
The oath of office as president pro tempore was administered to Senator Webb of the llth by the president.
The oath of office as doorkeeper was administered to Mr. Castleman by the president.
The oath of office as messenger was administered to Mr. Peeples by the president.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 1. By Senator Webb of the llth: A resolution to notify the House that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.
SR 2. By Senator Webb of the llth: A resolution adopting the rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
SR 4. By Senator Moore of the 31st: A resolution proposing that the General Assembly accept a painting of His Excellency, the Governor, for and on behalf of the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 5. By Senator Conway of the 41st: A resolution extending to the ESSA survey team a warm welcome to Georgia and assurances of the support of Georgia if a Georgia site is chosen; and for other purposes.

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The following resolutions were read:

SR 3. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th moved that SR 3 be postponed to January llth, and the motion prevailed.

SR 6. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution requesting the Attorney General to file certain pleadings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that SR 6 be postponed to January llth, and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House-to-wit:

HR 1. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution to notify the Senate that the House of Representatives has convened in regular session and has organized by the election of Honorable George L. Smith of the 54th District as Speaker and Hon orable Glenn W. Ellard of Habersham County as Clerk, and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 2. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 16th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker appointed on the part of the House the following: Mr. Roach of Cherokee Mr. Melton of Spalding

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Mr. Harrington of Baldwin

Mr. Thomas of Wayne

Mr. Bennett of Lowndes

Mr. Henderson of Cobb

Mr. Levitas of DeKalb

A sealed communication from His Excellency, Governor Sanders, was received and filed with the secretary.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 2. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is ready for the transac tion of business.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators Holley of the 22nd, Smith of the 18th, Maclntyre of the 40th, John son of the 42nd, Wesberry of the 37th, Ward of the 39th and Johnson of the 38th.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 5. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns relative to State officials; and for other purposes.

The Speaker appointed on the part of the House the following: Messrs. Caldwell of Upson, Murphy of Haralson and Egan of Fulton.

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Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SR 1.
SR 4.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 5. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution providing for a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of canvassing and publishing the election returns relative to State officials; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators Bateman of the 27th, Rowan of the 8th and Kilpatrick of the 44th.

Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, January 10, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend George W. Cummins, Jr., pastor, First Baptist Church, Cairo, Georgia.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate:
SR 4. By Senator Moore of the 31st: A resolution proposing that the General Assembly accept a painting of His Excellency, the Governor, for and on behalf of the people of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 7. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Hall of the 52nd, Kidd of the 25th, London of the 50th and Eldridge of the 7th: A resolution commending Mr. Ross L. Abney; and for other purposes.
The hour for convening the Joint Session of the Senate and House, under the provisions of HR 5, having arrived, the president, accompanied by the secre tary and the senators, preceded by the Honorable Ben T. Fortson, Secretary of State, and the ballots of the general election, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session, called for the purpose of canvassing the election returns and declaring the results thereof, for Governor and for Lieutenant Governor, and other constitutional officers, was called to order by Lieutenant-Governor Peter Zack Geer presiding.
The resolution convening the Joint Session was read by the clerk of the House.
The president accepted the general election ballots and discharged the Secretary of State.

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Joint Resolution 1, establishing an order of business, was read and adopted.

The tellers, Mr. Caldwell of the 51st, Mr. Murphy of the 26th, Mr. Egan of the 141st, Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th, Senator Rowan of the 8th and Senator Bateman of the 27th were instructed to begin canvassing the votes.

The envelopes containing ballots from each county were opened in alpha betical order by the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the House, and upon opening the Pulton County envelope, it was revealed that no accounting of write-in votes was contained therein. Upon being presented the write-in votes later, the president ruled them out of order, they having not been delivered through proper channels and at the proper time, which numbered 17,228 and instructed the tellers not to include these votes in their county.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th entered the following protest and asked unanimous consent that it be incorporated in the journal. The consent was granted.
Senator Wesberry of the 37th protests the ruling of the President of the Senate disqualifying the certification of the write-in votes from Fulton County on the grounds that the Constitution of the State of Georgia and of the United States of America guarantee each citizen the right to have his vote counted and on the further grounds that the cir cumstances surrounding this election indicate numerous irregularities in the tabulation and certification of write-in votes both in Fulton and other counties.
Senator Wesberry states that he, on November 8, 1966, wrote in the name "Ellis Arnall for Governor" and that the action of the Presi dent disqualifies his own vote as cast, thereby depriving him of his own constitutional rights.
On the basis of this protest and for the reasons stated, I do protest and contest the validity of the count of the votes in the Governor's election' as published in the General Assembly.
James P. Wesberry, Jr. Senator District 37

The Cobb County envelope did not contain an accounting of write-in votes but these were later delivered to the president of the Senate. The president ruled them out of order, they having not been delivered through proper channels and at the proper time, and which numbered 1,118. The president instructed the tellers not to include these votes in their county.

The tellers submitted the following tabulation in the election for Governor:

Write-ins

52,831

Howard Callaway

453,665

Lester Maddox

450,626

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Mr. Oglesby of the 92nd District entered the following protest, and asked unanimous consent that it be incorporated in the journal. The consent was granted:

The undersigned protest the tabulation and count of the votes in the November 8, 1966, General Election for governor of Georgia on the grounds that a full and accurate count of the votes cast by the electors has not been made by reason of the inclusion of votes for persons unknown and unknowable and numerous other irregularities. This date January 10, 1967.

Jamie W. Oglesby District 92nd

Senator Bateman of the 27th entered the following protest and asked unanimous consent that it be incorporated in the journal. The consent was granted.
Georgia, Fulton County To the General Assembly of Georgia
The undersigned hereby protests and contests the tabulation and count of votes cast in the election for Governor of Georgia in the No vember 8th, 1966, election, as reported and published to the General Assembly this date for the reason that the same included so-called write-in votes for Ellis Arnall, formerly a candidate for nomination in the Democratic Party Primary in accordance with its rules and his pledges pertaining thereto, and that same was contrary to the Consti tution and laws of Georgia in that Ellis Arnall was not in fact a writein candidate in said election but was voted upon as a candidate of a political body or party who was not lawfully nominated or qualified as a candidate in said election, and the votes cast for the said Ellis Arnall should therefore not be lawfully tabulated or counted.
Signed January 10, 1967
/s/ Oliver C. Bateman Senator 27th District

The following resolution was read by the clerk:

JR 2. By Messrs. Pickard of the 112th, Jones of the 112th, Gary of the 35th and Palmer of the 117th:
A resolution urging the General Assembly to call a run off election; and for other purposes.

The president ruled JR 2 out of order.

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Mr. Harris of the 85th appealed from the ruling of the chair.

On the appeal from the ruling of the chair, Mr. Harris of the 118th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

The roll was called, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Andrews Carter Coggin Cox Flowers Gillis Hall Holloway

Kennedy Kilpatrick Lee London McGill Miller Minish Moore Noble

Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Smalley Spinks Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Chapman Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Gardner Gregory Hensley Hill Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Knight Maclntyre

McKenzie Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the affirmative were Messrs.

Adams Berry of the 110th Black Blalock Bostick Boweri Branch Brantley of 63rd Bray Brown of 34th Busbee Caldwell Cato

Cheeks Clarke Collins of 62nd Collins of 88th Colwell Conner Cooper of 103rd Cooper of 16th Cox Crowe of 1st Crowe of 80th Dailey Dean

Dickinson Dixon Dollar Dorminy Doster Douglas Edwards Farmer Fleming Floyd Funk Gay Grahl

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Hadaway Hale Hall Harris of 14th Henderson Holder Howell Hutchinson Irvin Jenkins Johnson of 25th Johnson of 40th Joiner Jones of 76th Jordan of 78th Kirksey Laite Land Lane of 64th Lee of 35th Lee of 79th Leggett Lewis Longino Lovell Magoon Mason Matthews of 29th

Matthews of 94th Mauldin Melton Mixon Moate Moore of 12th Moore of 20th Moreland Murphy McCracken Nash Nessmith Newton Nimmer Northcutt Odom Otwell Pafford Paris Parker of 68th Parker of 55th Parrish Peterson Phillips Poss Potts Ragland Rainey

Reaves Richardson Roach Ross Rowland Rush Russell Savage Scarlett Shanahan Simmons Snow Stalnaker Sweat Thomas Threadgill Tucker Underwood Wamble Ward Wells Wiggins Williams Wilson of 102nd Wood Mr. Speaker

Those voting in the negative were Messrs.

Alexander Anderson Ballard Barber Barfield Battle Bennett Berry of 113th Bond Brantley of 139th Brown of 135th Buck Carnes Gates Chandler Cole Cook Daugherty Davis DeLong Dent Dillon Dodson

Egan Fallin Farrar Gary Gaynor Gignilliat Grier Hamilton Harrington Harris of 118th Harris of 85th Harrison Higginbotham Hill Hood Howard Jones of 112th Jordan of 82nd Kaylor Knapp Lambert Lambros Lane of 126th

Leonard Levitas Lowrey Malone Maxwell Merritt Miller Minge Mullinax
McClatchey McDaniell Oglesby Palmer Pickard Sherman Shields Sims Smith of 117th Smith of 44th Smith of 3rd Smith of 114th Starnes Steis

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Sullivan Thompson of 110th Thompson of lllth Townsend Turner

Tye Vaughn of 117th Walling Ware Westlake

Whaley Wilson of 109th Winkles

The call of the roll was verified.

On the call of the roll, the ayes were 148, nays 110, and the ruling of the chair was sustained.
The following certificate was read by the clerk:
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Atlanta
CERTIFICATE RELATIVE TO THE RETURNS OF THE ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR
We, Peter Zack Geer, President of the Senate, and Geo. L. Smith, II, Speaker of the House of Representatives, do hereby certify that the returns in the election for Governor of the State of Georgia, which election was held on November 8, 1966, were opened and published as provided in the Constitution of the State of Georgia in the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives held on Tuesday, January 10, 1967. We certify that the total number of write-in votes was 52,831 and that the total number of votes cast was 957,122. We further certify that no person received a majority of the whole number of votes cast in such election and that the two persons having the highest number of votes are Honorable Howard H. "Bo" Callaway with 453,665 votes and Honorable Lester G. Maddox with 450,626 votes. We further certify that both of such persons are in life and do not decline an election at this time.
This 10th day of January, 1967.
/s/ Peter Zack Geer
Peter Zack Geer President of the Senate
/s/ Geo. L. Smith, II
Geo. L. Smith, II Speaker, House of Representatives

The President announced that the next order of business was the election of a governor. The roll was called, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting for Mr. Callaway were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Conway Gardner Gregory

Hill Holloway Johnson of 42nd Knight Maclntyre

Miller Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Wesberry

Those voting for Mr. Maddox were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Chapman Coggin
Cox
Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers

Gillis Hall Hensley Holley Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London McGill McKenzie Minish Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Webb Young

Those voting for Mr. Callaway were Messrs:

Battle Berry of 113th Brantley of 139th Buck Busbee Cook Davis DeLong Dodson Egan Farrar Gignilliat Harris of 118th Harris of 85th Higginbotham Hill Howard

Hutchinson Jones of 112th Kaylor Knapp Lane of 126th Lee of 79th Levitas Lowrey Malone Maxwell Merritt Miller Mullinax
McClatchey Odom Oglesby Palmer

Pickard Sherman Shields Sims Smith of 117th Starnes Steis Thompson of 110th Thompson of lllth Townsend Vaughn of 117th Walling Ware Westlake Whaley Wilson of 109th Winkles

Those voting for Mr. Maddox were Messrs:

Adams Anderson Ballard

Barber Barfield Bennett

Berry of 110th Black Blalock

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Bostick Bo wen Branch Brantley of 63rd
Bray Brown of 34th Caldwell Carnes Gates Cato Chandler Cheeks Clarke Cole Collins of 62nd Collins of 88th Colwell Conner Cooper of 103rd Cooper of 16th Cox Crow of 1st Crowe of 80th Dailey Dean Dent Dickinson Dillon Dixon Dollar Dorminy Doster Douglas Edwards Fallin Farmer Fleming Floyd Funk Gary Gay Gaynor Grahl Hadaway Hale Hall

Harrington Harris of 14th Harrison Henderson Holder Howell Irvin Jenkins Johnson of 25th Johnson of 40th Joiner Jones of 76th Jordan of 82nd Jordan of 78th Kirksey Laite Lambert Land Lane of 64th Lee of 35th Leggett Leonard Lewis Longino Lovell Magoon Mason Matthews of 29th Matthews of 94th Mauldin Melton Minge Mlxon Moate Moore of 12th Moore of 20th Moreland Murphy McCracken McDaniell Nash Nessmith Newton Nimmer Northcutt Otwell

Pafford Paris Parker of 68th Parker of 55th Parrish Peterson Phillips Poss Potts Ragland Rainey Reaves Richardson Roach Ross Rowland Rush Russell Savage Scarlett Shanahan Simmons Smith of 44th Smith of 3rd Smith of 114th Snow Stalnaker Sullivan Sweat Thomas Threadgill Tucker Turner Tye Underwood Vaughan of 14th Wamble Ward Wells Wiggins Williams Wilson of 102nd Wood Mr. Speaker

Ten members of the General Assembly abstained from voting, and the fol lowing offered explanations in writing:
January 10, 1967
Representing the people of the 132nd District, I find it impossible to vote for Mr. Howard Bo Callaway and Lester G. Maddox; therefore

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I vote Present on the Roll Call Vote, to elect the next Governor of Geor gia.

Representative J. W. Greer, Jr.

January 10, 1967
STATEMENT BY SENATOR LEROY R. JOHNSON BEFORE THE JOINT SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA JANUARY 10, 1967 ON THE QUESTION OF THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA:
Mr. President, Honorable Speaker of the House, to the Distinguished Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
I am proud today to stand before this august body and to say with out reservation that I am a member of the greatest Political Party in American Politics, The Democratic Party.
It has been the leaders of this great Party that have led our Country to the heighth of Greatness.
Thus, the precedings before this House today to elect the Demo cratic nominee or a Republican nominee places me in the most awk ward and uncomfortable position in my political career.
The choice between conscience and Party Loyalty is a difficult one. The role of leadership is sometimes burdensome as it is at this moment. But decisions must be made by those who occupy positions of leadership.
I have, therefore, decided that conscience must prevail over Party Expediency, for what is Political Expediency today may be historically catastrophic tomorrow.
I cannot today in good conscience vote for Lester Maddox nor Howard "Bo" Callaway.
There are over One Million Negro Citizens in this state and more than Two Hundred Eighty Thousand registered voters. Though shame ful as it is, neither candidate in their public campaign for this high office for Governor sought to obtain the Negro Vote. Appeals for votes were made to every group in our society except the Negro.
This will not always be so in Georgia Politics, but it was in 1966. The time will come in this great state when politicians will not ignore % of this state's population, but will travel the length and breadth of Georgia speaking to all people of all races and including in their platform provisions pertaining to justice, equality and first class citi zenship which will apply to all mankind.

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I have decided today not to vote for either candidate, but to VOTE PRESENT or to ABSTAIN.
I am compelled by history to register a protest against those candi dates who seek the highest political position in this state and ignore ^4 of the state's population, because I represent a Proud People who have at every opportunity made unselfish contributions to the development and growth of this great Country.
Need I remind this august body that the roots of the American Negro are deeper in American soil than the most celebrated Puritans, because the Negro landed in America in 1619 one year before the Puri tans landed at Plymouth Rock: Negroes were aboard the ships of Co lumbus and were the first to see land when this Country was discovered in 1492: It was a black man, "Little Steve", who led the expedition into Texas to discover that vast area of land: It was a Negro, Christophus Attus, the first to give his life in 1770 to speed up and bring about the American Revolution. It was a black man, Peter Salem, the first to give his life in the battle of Bunker Hill in the Revolutionary War: Negroes fought with Andrew Jackson in the battle of New Orleans and more than 100 Thousand Negroes fought in the Civil War. In every major conflict in which this Country has engaged the Negro has fought and died and today the Blood of the Negro is spilled from the Ryukyu Islands in the Pacific to the Odea Nesia east of Berlin.
The voices of history today is echoing equality of opportunity, hu man dignity and first class citizenship.
The failure on the part of the two candidates before us today to hear the voices of history and to charter a course in their Political Campaigns which would engulf all people regardless of race or creed makes it impossible today for me to vote for either one.
THEREFORE, I rspectfully request that the clerk of the House record in the journal of this body that the Senator from the 38th Dis trict "VOTE PRESENT".
Mr. President:
I hereby respectfully protest the ruling of the Chair which held that 17,228 Write-in votes from Fulton County would not be counted. I represent the 39th Senatorial District located in Fulton County and many of these votes were cast by people in my district.
Horace T. Ward
Senator, 39th District

January 10, 1967
To: The Clerk of the House From: Ben Brown of the 135th
Re: Posting of Protest
Be it entered on the official Journal of the Georgia General Assem bly, meeting in Joint Session, January 10, 1967 that I, Ben Brown of

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the 135th District, Fulton County protest the ruling of the chair on matters pertaining to the official exclusion of Write-in votes received from Fulton on the election of the Governor held November 8, 1966.

Reason for Vote of "Present" Grace T. Hamilton, Rep. 137th:

As a representative of my district I cannot in good consciousness vote for either candidate when the people of my district have indicated their desires otherwise, and therefore must abstain.

Jan. 10, 1966.

January 10, 1967
To the Members of the General Assembly of Georgia:
Gentlemen:
To vote for either of the candidates for governor of the State of Georgia would be a violation of the principal that I believe in which is "THE PEOPLE OF GEORGIA SHOULD DETERMINE WHO THEIR GOVERNOR SHOULD BE." Accordingly, I vote PRESENT and ask my fellow legislators to please respect my position as I will always respect theirs.
Nick G. Lambros Representative, District 130

Finding it impossible to vote for either Lester G. Maddox or Howard Callaway for Governor, I vote "present".
William A. Alexander 1-10-67 Representative of District 133

January 10, 1967
To: Clerk of the House From: Ben Brown, 135th
Re: Reason for vote of Present
I find it impossible to vote for either of party nominees, therefore I enter an official vote of Present to be recorded thusly.
Ben Brown

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Julian Bond of the 136th District, at the direction of a majority of the voters of the 136th District cannot vote for either Lester G. Maddox or Howard (Bo) Callaway and enters a vote of present.

Julian Bond

The following memhers of the General Assembly, wishing to explain their vote, were instructed by the president to submit an explanation in writing:

They were as follows:
TO THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
EXPLANATION OF THE VOTE OF GEORGE D. BUSBEE, REPRESENTATIVE 79TH DISTRICT (DOUGHERTY COUNTY) GOVERNOR'S RACE:
In the November 1966 General Election the people of my county voted overwhelmingly in favor of Mr. Callaway for Governor.
Before the election neither I, nor any member of the Georgia Gen eral Assembly, realized that we would have the awesome responsibility with which we are today confronted. After the election, and until last Friday, grave doubt existed as to whether or not we would be permitted to exercise the duty imposed by the Constitution of Georgia and elect the next Governor of Georgia. This issue has now been resolved.
As a representative of the people of my county, I felt morally bound to express their views made known last November unless they indicated that their views had changed, and for this reason I did not feel free to pledge my support to either candidate. Since the election and up until last Sunday morning, I have talked extensively with the people of my county and their views, in my judgment, have not changed. Therefore, as their elected Representative, I feel I must discharge my clear duty and responsibility and cast my ballot for Mr. Callaway.
This the 10th day of January, 1967.
George D. Busbee
79th District

January 10, 1967.
To the Clerk of the Georgia House of Representatives:
The Representative from the 82nd District of Georgia had hoped that he would have the opportunity to vote to return the election of Governor of Georgia to the people. This was not to be.

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The Representative from the 82nd District believes that the people from Coffee County expect their representative to vote. Acting on this belief and taking into consideration all factors available to me, I therefore elect to cast my ballot for the Democratic nominee, Lester Maddox.

George Jordan Representative, 82nd District

To the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of the General Assembly of Georgia:
I am a Georgia Democrat and proudly so, but was compelled as a matter of personal conviction and conscience to cast my vote for Repub lican Callaway. This decision was most difficult and was compounded by the fact that I believe the Governor should be elected by the people and not by the General Assembly.
I considered four (4) primary factors in arriving at my decision: (1) Party loyalty; (2) the vote in my District which was preponder antly for Callaway; (3) the vote in the State which gave Callaway a slight plurality; (4) my personal preference.
I did not consider any one of these four factors controlling but was compelled to give the greatest weight to the expressed desires of the electorate of my District and State. I did not feel that I could blindly follow my party against the unequivocal preference of the elec torate. This was peculiarly true in this instance as I recognized that the electorate had as much knowledge of the candidates and issues as I.
I had no compelling personal preference as I had supported an other candidate at the primary level.
After weighing all four (4) factors, it was my conscientious con clusion that I must vote for Mr. Callaway.
William S. (Billy) Lee
Representative, District 79

I am a Democrat; I expect to remain a Democrat; I believe in the principles of the Democratic party. But I do not regard my duty here today as being a party matter. A majority of the voters in my district voted for the Republican candidate for Governor. I have no sufficient reason to disagree with their judgment.
I vote for Callaway.
Devereaux McClatchey District 138

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January 10, 1967

"I campaigned on a platform of representing the people and made a solemn promise that I would always be guided by the desires and wishes of the people of District 108. The people of District 108 ex pressed their choice between these two candidates when they went to the polls on November 8th with Mr. Callaway receiving a majority of approximately 5,000 votes. I am a Democrat. I supported the Demo cratic Gubernatorial Candidate as well as the entire Democratic slate in the November General Election, however, I feel a moral obligation to cast the people's vote based on their mandate. I firmly believe in the American way of Government by the people. The people have spoken and I believe it my duty to cast their vote."
Mitch Miller
Representative, District 108

Both candidates, Mr. Maddox and Mr. Callaway, presented them selves to the voters of Dougherty County for the office of Governor of this State. A majority of the citizens of Dougherty County came to the conclusion that they wanted "Bo" Callaway to be Governor of Georgia for the next four years.
Therefore, in my judgment, it is incumbent upon me to cast my vote for Howard "Bo" Callaway as a majority of the voters in Dough erty County have so instructed me to do.
Colquitt H. Odom--1-10-67

As a State Representative for Dougherty County, I feel it an obligation to follow the will of the voters in the Governor's race.
Therefore, since Howard "Bo" Callaway had 2,211 more votes cast for him than his opponent Lester Maddox, I cast my vote for Howard "Bo" Callaway, in accordance with the decision of the voters of Dougherty County.
R. S. (Dick) Hutchinson
Representative, District 79 Posts

EXPLANATION OF VOTE ELECTION OF GOVERNOR

JOINT SESSION GENERAL ASSEMBLY January 10, 1967

Mr. Speaker:

CLARENCE R. VAUGHN, JR. Post No. 1, 117th District

This Session begins my ninth year as a Democratic member of the General Assembly of Georgia and I have, without exception, sup-

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ported the Democratic nominee in all primary and general elections. During this period some Democrats have become Republican contenders for high state office and a large number Democratic supports of Repub lican candidates.

Upon the convening of the General Assembly, I represent the 117th District and Georgia, in that order; Party is overshadowed by my loyalty to District and State in doing the job for which I have been elected. Many times the decision is difficult and I vote as I feel to be for the best interest of my constituents.

The 117th District has a population of 160,000, of which some 53,000 are registered voters. In the General Election, Mr. Callaway received 21,077 votes, Mr. Maddox received 10,929 votes, almost a two to one majority for Mr. Callaway, and State-wide, Mr. Callaway re ceived the most votes.

Therefore, to fairly represent my District and State, I cannot ignore the wishes, desires and mandate of its fine citizens, even though it may conflict with my personal choice and party.

I, therefore, cast less than enthusiastic vote for Mr. Howard Calla way for Governor.

The call of the roll was verified.

The following certificate was read by the clerk:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Atlanta
CERTIFICATE RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA
We, Peter Zack Geer, President of the Senate, and Geo. L. Smith II, Speaker of the House of Representatives, do hereby certify as follows:
That, pursuant to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, the General Assembly of Georgia, while in joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on January 10, 1967, did elect the Gover nor of the State of Georgia from the two persons receiving the highest number of votes in the general election for Governor held on November 8, 1966. Such two persons were Honorable Howard H. "Bo" Callaway and Honorable Lester G. Maddox. The results of that election are as follows: Honorable Lester G. Maddox received 182 votes and Honorable Howard H. "Bo" Callaway received 66 votes. The number of votes

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received by Honorable Lester G. Maddox constitutes a majority of the members of the General Assembly present and, therefore, Honorable Lester G. Maddox is the duly elected Governor of the State of Georgia.

This 10th day of January, 1967.

Peter Zack Geer President of the Senate
Geo. L. Smith II Speaker, House of Representatives

The following resolution was read and adopted:

JR 3. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth, Senators Rowan of the 8th and Coggin of the 35th:
A RESOLUTION
Declaring the Honorable Lester G. Maddox as the duly elected Governor of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Constitution of the Senate of Georgia, the General Assembly of Georgia while in joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on January 10, 1967, did elect the Governor of the State of Georgia from the two persons receiving the highest number of votes in the general election for Governor held on November 8, 1966, such two persons being Honorable Howard H. "Bo" Callaway and Honorable Lester G. Maddox; and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Lester G. Maddox received 182 votes and such number of votes constitutes a majority of the members of the General Assembly present:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA in joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on January 10, 1967, that Honorable Lester G. Maddox is hereby declared to be the duly elected Governor of the State of Georgia to succeed the Honorable Carl E. Sanders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives are hereby directed to enter this resolution on the respective Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives and to transmit a copy thereof to the Gover nor, the Secretary of State, Honorable Lester G. Maddox and Honorable Howard H. "Bo" Callaway.

His Excellency, Governor Lester G. Maddox, accompanied by his wife and other members of his family, appeared upon the floor of the House, and ad-

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dressed the Joint Session briefly. The committee of escort was composed of Messrs. Sweat of the 83rd, Lane of the 64th, Irvin of the llth, Adams of the 125th, Senators Spinks of the 9th, Padgett of the 23rd, Eowan of the 8th and Webb of the llth.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

JR 4. By Messrs. Smith of the 64th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:

A RESOLUTION

Relative to canvassing and publishing the results of the returns of the election for the office of Lieutenant Governor and the other Con stitutional State Offices; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA, CONVENED IN JOINT SESSION, that pursuant to the Consti tution and laws of the State of Georgia, the General Assembly, in joint session, has opened and canvassed the returns of the election for the office of Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Comptroller Gen eral, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Superintendent of Schools, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Labor and Georgia Public Service Commissioner. After having canvassed such returns, the following persons are declared to have been duly elected to each of the respective offices by the number of votes indicated, which in each instance is a majority of the votes which have been cast for each respective office:

Office
Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Comptroller General Attorney General State Treasurer State Superintendent
of Schools Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor Georgia Public Service
Commissioner Georgia Public Service
Commissioner

Person Elected
George T. Smith Ben W. Fortson, Jr. James L. Bentley, Jr. Arthur K. Bolton Jack B. Ray
Jack P. Nix Phil Campbell Sam Caldwell
Crawford L. Pilcher
Ben T. Wiggins

Votes Received
637,095 615,411 613,145 586,685 587,637
590,311 602,224 590,217
574,481
571,629

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State.

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The following certification was read by the clerk:

CERTIFICATE

RELATIVE TO THE CANVASSING OF RETURNS OF THE ELECTION OF THE
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA

We, Peter Zack Geer, President of the Senate, and Geo. L. Smith II, Speaker of the House of Representatives, do hereby certify as follows:

That, pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the State of Geor gia, the General Assembly of Georgia, while in joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on January 10, 1967, did open and canvass the returns of the election for the office of Lieutenant Governor and the other Constitutional State Officers conducted in the November, 1966, General Election.

Based upon such returns, the following individuals have been duly elected to each of the respective offices and have received the respec tive votes as indicated, which in each instance is a majority of the votes cast for each respective office:

Office
Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Comptroller General Attorney General State Treasurer State Superintendent
of Schools Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor Public Service Commissioner Public Service Commissioner

Person Elected
George T. Smith Ben W. Fortson, Jr. James L. Bentley, Jr. Arthur K. Bolton Jack B. Ray
Jack P. Nix Phil Campbell Sam Caldwell Crawford L. Pilcher Ben T. Wiggins

Votes Received
637,095 615,411 613,145 586,685 587,637
590,311 602,224 590,217 574,481 571,629

This 10th day of January, 1967.

Peter Zack Geer President of the Senate
Geo. L. Smith II Speaker, House of Representatives

Mr. Busbee of the 79th moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

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The senators returned to the Senate chamber and resumed the regular order of business.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House, to-wit:

HR 11. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution relative to the joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of inauguration of the Hon. Lester G. Maddox as Governor and the Hon. George T. Smith as Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the House:

Messrs. Matthews of Colquitt, Collins of Mitchell, Doster of Wilcox, Johnson of Warren, Murphy of Haralson, Potts of Coweta and Caldwell of Upson.

HR 12. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution relative to the Committee on Arrangements for the in auguration of the Honorable Lester G. Maddox as Governor and the Honorable George T. Smith as Lieutenant Governor; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House:

Messrs. Thomas of Wayne, Holder of Dodge, Gaynor of Chatham, Longino of Fulton, Ross of Lincoln, Smith of Whitfield and Grahl of Peach.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 11. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution relative to the joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of inauguration of the Honorable Lester G. Maddox as

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Governor and the Honorable George T. Smith as Lieutenant-Governor; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate the following:

Senators Padgett of the 23rd, Gillis of the 20th, Rowan of the 8th, Coggin of the 35th, Flowers of the 10th, Spinks of the 9th and Webb of the llth.

HR 12. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution relative to the Committee on Arrangements for the inauguration of the Honorable Lester G. Maddox as Governor and the Honorable George T. Smith as Lieutenant-Governor; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee on the part of the Senate the following:

Senators Abney of the 53rd, Young of the 13th, Noble of the 19th, London of the 50th, Lee of the 47th, Minish of the 48th and Kilpatrick of the 44th.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:45 tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 11, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:45 this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend H. N. Earnest, pastor, First Baptist Church, Porterdale, Georgia.

Senator Smalley of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the Senate, postponed to January 11, be postponed to January 12th:

SR 6. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution requesting the attorney general to file certain pleadings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Smalley of the 28th asked unanimous consent that the following resolution of the Senate, postponed to January llth, be postponed to January 12th:

SR 3. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th asked unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned after the joint session until tomorrow morning.

The consent was granted.

The hour for convening the joint session, under the provisions of HR 11, having arrived, the president, accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the Washington Street entrance to the Capitol, where the joint

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session, called for the purpose of inaugurating Governor-Elect Lester G. Maddox and Lieutenant-Governor-Elect George T. Smith, was called to order by the Honorable George L. Smith, speaker of the House of Representatives.

The resolution authorizing the joint session of the Senate and the House was read by the secretary of the Senate.

The inaugural program was as follows:
INAUGURAL PROGRAM January 11, 1967
Washington Street Entrance--State Capitol
10:00 A. M.
Band Selections ------------------___ Dykes High School Band Milton High School Band
11:30 A. M.
Joint Session------------.---Called to order by Honorable Peter Zack Geer, Lieutenant Governor
Invocation.------------.--Reverend James L. Adkins, Woodlawn Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia
The National Anthem --.------_------------.Dykes High School Band
Recognition.----------of State House Officers and Distinguished Guests
Presentation------------ of Honorable Carl E. Sanders, Outgoing Governor
Delivery of Great Seal of Georgia to Governor-- Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State
12:00 NOON
Administration of Oath of Office to Governor Elect-- (Ruffles, Flourishes and Salute)
Honorable Carlton Mobley, Associate Justice, Supreme Court
Delivery of the Great Seal of Georgia to the Secretary of State-- Governor Lester G. Maddox
Administration of Oath of Office to Lieutenant Governor-- Honorable Charles A. Pannell Judge, Court of Appeals
Address.----------------_..------Lieutenant Governor George T. Smith
Song - God Bless America...------------------.-Reverend Henry Grosh
Benediction-----.------Dr. John R. Richardson, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia
Dissolution of Joint Session--._--Lieutenant Governor George T. Smith

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The retiring governor, Carl E. Sanders, presented Governor Lester G. Maddox, who delivered the following address immediately after taking the oath of office from Honorable Carlton Mobley, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia:

Lieutenant Governor Smith, Governor Sanders, Speaker Smith, Distinguished members of the General Assembly, distinguished jurists and state officials and my fellow Georgians:
The emotions of this moment are many and mixed.
But that which is uppermost in my heart ... is a deep sense of humility.
I am humbled by the honor you do me . . . , by the magnitude of the task you have entrusted to me ... by the gravity of the res ponsibility you have vested in me and--most of all--by the confidence you thus have demonstrated in me.
For this I shall be eternally grateful . . . But, more than grati tude ... I pledge to you my fullest energy and every effort for the next four years ... to measure up to your honor ... to fulfill your trust ... to discharge the responsibility you have delegated to me . . . and to merit your confidence.
And in setting out this noon ... to labor toward those ends I do so with the prayer of Solomon of old:
"... 0 Lord my God . . . Thy servant is in the midst of Thy people whom Thou has chosen . . . give Thy servant therefore an understanding mind to govern this Thy people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to govern this Thy great people?"
We meet today at the end of a long and tortured trail . . . from the political platform, to the ballot box, to the courts and into the legislative forum. It has been a journey which has tried the public patience and has tested the procedures of democracy.
There were issues which divided us and there were inconclusive results . . . which brought us several times to the brink of despair.
But because of the vitality of our institutions . . . because of the adherence of our people to the processes of law and order . . . and because of the faith of Georgians in the ultimate triumph of their will . . . continuity of government has been maintained and an order ly transition of leadership effected.
We have reason to be proud of the restraint of the partisans of all sides ... of the forebearance of the electorate as a whole . . . of the dispatch and dignity with which the courts resolved the points

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at issue ... of the statesmanship of our able and respected out going Governor, Honorable Carl Sanders . . . and, most particularly, of the courage and responsibility with which the members of this General Assembly faced up to and discharged the difficult duty imposed upon them by the Constitution of our State.
One step yet remains to bring a satisfactory conclusion to our year of searching and indecision.
And that, my Friends, is for all of us -- those gathered here and the remainder of Georgia's four and one-half million citizens who are elsewhere--to unite in the cause we all hold in common.
That cause is the building of a greater and more prosperous Georgia with expanded horizons of opportunity for all.
That is a cause which is greater than any one or group of us.
That is a cause which transcends all differences of philosophy and politics.
That is a cause which requires the help and support of all Geor gians--young and old, poor and rich, farmer and city dweller and Democrat and Republican regardless of race, creed, color or national origins.

I seek that help.

I ask that support.

The great architect of our democracy--the revered Thomas Jeffer son--faced division when he assumed the presidency. And the words with which he dealt with that subject in his inaugural address are as vital and as apropos to our situation now ... as they were to his then.

"Let us", he declared, "restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty and even life itself are but dreary things. And let us reflect that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered . . . we have yet gained little if we countenance a political intolerance as despotic ... as wicked . . . and as capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions."

Mr. Jefferson then went on to state that "difference of opinion is not a difference of principle." And he concluded that "error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it."

More than a century and a half have proved the Jeffersonian concept of government--that the people, when given the facts and the opportunity to act upon them, can be counted upon to decide public matters wisely.

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I subscribe to the principles of Jeffersonian democracy with its emphasis upon unity in the pursuit of common goals . . . upon the free interchange of ideas in areas of differing opinion . . . and upon final determination of issues by the people themselves.

That is the American way.

That is the Georgia way.

That will be the way of the Maddox Administration.

Much has been said and written about there being no mandate for anyone in our primaries and election of last year.

I dispute that.

I consider the people to have spoken loudly and clearly . . . not only about what they want and expect from their new Administration . . . but also about what they do not want and will not tolerate from it.

They want a public school system equal to the best in the nation . . . and they want every child regardless of his circumstances or where he lives to be prepared to compete on an equal basis . . . with every other child in the country.

They want a system of higher education adequate to the needs of today and of the 21st century just ahead . . . and they want that education made available to every youth capable of profiting by it.

They want swift completion of our interstate highway system . . . a solution to be traffic and transit problems of our cities . . . and an end to the slaughter on our highways.

They want dignity, comfort and adequate facilities and treatment for the mentally ill ... the retarded and the aged . . . and they want a decent, modern correctional system dedicated to rehabilitation.

They want training for the unskilled and unemployed . . . and they want a vigorous, effective industrialization program to assure jobs now and in the future . . . for all who can and will work.

They want aid for our strangling cities and our struggling smaller communities and they want to be allowed to solve local problems on the local level.

They want all citizens to be safe in their homes and on the streets . . . and for private property to be protected from the thief . . . , the hoodlum and the mob.

They want their State Government to continue to be operated on a sound, economical, businesslike basis . . . with morality and honesty scrupulously enforced in all its agencies and activities.

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Those are the positive aspects of the people's mandate.

On the other hand, we have been told:

The people do not want any undue change in the direction or policy of their state government.

They do not want a single school closed or the right of a child to be educated or a teacher to teach to be impaired.

They do not want riots in the streets or breaches of the peace in public places or institutions.

And, above all, they do not want any extremist organizatiion or group to have any voice or influence in any State programs.

These points, my Fellow Georgians, constitute the mandate I read into the returns from the ballots you cast in 1966.

It is a mandate for progress and responsibility . . . which I accept wholeheartedly and without reservation ... as your servant and as the instrument of your will.

It is a mandate which the Maddox Administration will follow as the chart for its course over the next four years.

It is a mandate which will be carried out in accordance with the advice from the best minds in Georgia . . . and the wishes of the people as expressed through their elected representatives.

No one realizes more than I that the Administration of four years of multi-million-dollar-budgets . . . and the formulation and implemen tation of complex policies ... is not a one-man job.

Immediately following this ceremony, I will announce my appoint ments to the key offices of the Executive Branch. I have called upon people I believe to be capable, competent and committed to no interest except that of Georgia and its citizens ... to serve you in these jobs. I have impressed upon all of them that I shall expect their services to be in accordance with the yardstick set by Henry Clay when
he said:

"Government is a trust, and the officers of the Government are trustees, and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people."

As soon as possible I will name a number of task forces to make specific recommendations for legislative and administrative action in fields of major interest and concern.

I will call on leaders in all areas of endeavor throughout the State--women as well as men--to serve on these groups.

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These men and women will make thorough studies of all aspects of our problem areas. In some cases they will hold hearings to ascertain public thinking and to get citizen recommendations. And in all cases they will be requested to present detailed programs dealing with how as well as what . . . for my consideration in time for presentation to the 1968 Session of the General Assembly.

There will be task forces in the fields of education, mental health, highways and highway safety, industrialization, corrections and law enforcement and perhaps others where the need for studies in depth is evident.

We will take steps to avoid any further repetition of the con fusion and controversy caused by the primaries and general election last year.

First, during the coming months, ... I will study and evaluate the State Election Code in light of our experience since its adoption in 1964 . . . consulting election officials as to means to strengthening and improving our election machinery in Georgia . . . and such changes that might be needed will be prepared for submission to the earliest possible Session of the General Assembly.

And, second, I will ask the General Assembly to submit to the voters for ratification in the 1968 General Election a constitutional amendment to require a run-off election for Governor between the top two candidates ... in the event no candidate receives a majority in the general election.

The people have made it very clear that they want to do the electing of their Governors themselves. That this is their right is a conviction I have long held and expressed often . . . and the assur ance of that right under all circumstances is a priority goal of the Maddox Administration.

The Maddox Administration will not shirk its responsibility in the matter of legislative reapportionment.
Georgians believe, as do I, that the states should have the right to apportion one House on the basis of population ... as in the United States House of Representatives . . . and the other on the basis of geography ... as in the United States Senate.

But Georgia is under federal court order to reapportion the Gen eral Assembly in accordance with the "one man - one vote" principle by May of this year. The only alternative to acting ourselves is to let the federal courts do the job for us. And such a course is wholly unacceptable to all of us who believe in states' rights and states' responsibilities.

It would be unwise to complicate the deliberations of the regular session of the General Assembly now underway with this complex and controversial task. Therefore, I have decided to call a special session

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next spring for that sole purpose. And, at an early date, I will confer with the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House to reach agreement on a date for a special session.

Believing ... as I do ... in the separation of powers of gov ernment, I will make no recommendation as to how reapportionment should be accomplished . . . unless it becomes evident . . . that a majority of the Members of the General Assembly cannot agree on an acceptable plan. I am confident they will meet their responsibility in this regard and will enact a plan the federal courts will approve.

The Maddox Administration will address itself to another grave need of our state--that of a new, modern State Constitution.

It is all too obvious that we connot expect our State and its Government to continue to be responsive to the demands upon them under our present patchwork Constitution. The multiplicity of amend ments on which we had to vote last fall was proof of its failure.

We cannot legislate at the ballot box so we must have effective home rule and local self-government for our cities and counties. And the only way we can get them is through writing a new Constitution attuned to a modern, growing Georgia.

I will ask the reapportioned General Assembly to call such a Constitutional Convention. This will be done with a view toward sub mitting a new Constitution to the people before the end of this Ad ministration.

We will not hesitate to meet head-on these and whatever other problems subsequently may arise and endeavor to resolve them in the best interests of the people.

Of this one fact, all Georgians may be assured: -- We will solve Georgia problems in Georgia and channel change to the benefit of the people of our State while Lester Maddox is Governor.

There is no necessity for any conflict to arise between federal-- state authority. We should--and we can--solve any disagreements under the framework of the Constitution . . . respecting the authority of the national government . . . and being ever-mindful of protecting the rights of Georgia and Georgians.

That will be true because the Maddox Administration will do its utmost here at home . . . within the framework of law and order . . . to solve those issues and problems which must be solved at home.

I say this to you: I will keep my eyes fixed awarely on the proper conduct of State business and service to all the people of Georgia. Our single goal is that of restoring the voice and involve ment of the people in determining their own destinies through solving local problems on the local level.

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The Maddox Administration will support and provide increased financial assistance to cities and counties ... in solving their own problems locally, or, where those problems are statewide in scope or beyond local capacity to solve, ... we will act promptly on the state level to deal with them realistically and effectively.

Law and order will be upheld in Georgia during the Maddox Administration.

The first responsibility of Government is protecting the lives and property of all its people. That responsibility will be met!

No person need counsel others to engage in riots and disturbances because there will be no need for any person or group to take grievances or problems into the streets.

Should any person or group in the State of Georgia have any problems or grievance, the place to take it is to duly-constituted authority on the local level, if a local matter, or to me, as Chief Executive, on the State level, should it require a State solution.

There will be no place in Georgia during the next four years for those who advocate extremism or violence.

Peace and tranquility will prevail in this State while Lester Maddox is Governor.

The Maddox Administration will be one of compassion and concern. Those Georgians who cannot help themselves will have a friend in the Governor's chair for the next four years.

That goes for the school child who will be the product of the kind of education we give him.

That goes for the bright youngsters with the potential of great ness who cannot afford a college education.
That goes for the unfortunate victim of mental illness and for the forgotten and abused inmate of a correctional institution.
That goes for the poor fellow who has lost his job and would work if only he could find another or learn another skill.
That goes for the high-minded mother of the slum family who would inspire her children to a better future if only she could break the chains of poverty that bind her and them.
My friends, you now have a Governor who knows what it is to be poor, ... to want an education and be denied one, ... to toil for a living and to meet a payroll the hard way.
I will not forget those lessons of the past but rather will do everything possible to apply them in a constructive way so as to

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spare the children who come after us some of those agonies and hardships.
In this moment of beginning and dedication, I would emphasize my total commitment to the proposition that there is room enough for everyone in our great State of Georgia.
There is room enough for every faith, every ideal and every shade of opinion--and room enough for full freedom to express them by the individual citizen ... as well as by the press and communica tions media.
There is room enough for the right of dissent as well as the right to conform.
There is room enough for the right to pursue one's honest live lihood without fear of oppression, for the right to live at peace with one's neighbor and for the right to be left alone, secure and unafraid, by one's own fireside.

There is room enough for honest, effective, efficient government at all levels, . . . each acting within its proper sphere of authority . . . and for the right of each person to speak out and to act when, in his own conscience, he feels there are things which must be set to rights.
Liberty!
Freedom!
Those are the watchwords of American democracy and the founda tion stones of the Georgia philosophy of government.
Georgians love their freedom and they believe with Daniel Webster that:
"God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always ready to guard and defend it."

Thus, on this solemn occasion, I pledge myself and your new State Administration . . . not only to the protection and preservation of these inalienable rights we hold so dear . . . but also to the responsible exercise of them.

My deepest and most heartfelt desire is to weld all Georgians together into one unified force to improve our State and the oppor tunity it affords our people, particularly our children.

Georgia belongs to all of us.

She belongs to every citizen.

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Her interests and welfare are the interests and welfare of all.

As I promised you as the people's candidate, I promise you as the people's Governor, ours shall be a People's Administration.

Accordingly, the Governor's office shall set aside specifically the first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month for the people to meet their Governor and for their Governor to confer with them.

As I had the opportunity to shake the hands of Georgians during the campaigns of last year, so I look forward to having this twicea-month opportunity to shake them again during my Administration as your Governor.

When the record of this Administration is written four years hence, let it be said that in the conduct of daily affairs of the Office of Governor the people's interests were protected first, last and always.

Let it be said that bold, courageous leadership was offered.

Let it be said that in all State dealings, they were handled honestly.

Let it be said that the rights of the State and her people were guarded jealously and protected fully.

Let it be said that in these four years emphasis was put on the true values of government and of life.

Let it be said that those who worked in this Administration did so with sweat, toil and prayer in dedication to get the job done.
Let it be said that there was full citizen participation in the State Government during these years.
Let it be said . . . notwithstanding the fact that the goals set at the outset were high . . . that they were achieved in the realiza tion . . . that no worthwhile accomplishments can be attained with out setting great goals.
Let it be said that we did not seek things merely because they were easy to accomplish.
Let it be said that we recognized the challenge and met it.
Let it be said that we were not content with being average but rather sought and achieved nothing less than leadership in all areas.
The task is before us.

Our duty is clear.

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Georgia's destiny is in our hands.

Toward its realization I ask for your advice, your support, your help and your prayers . . . and, in turn, pledge to you my best and my all.

Thank you and God bless you!

Lieutenant-Governor George T. Smith delivered the following address:
THE RITUAL OP INAUGURATION HAS A DEFINITE FUNC TION AND A DEFINITE PLACE IN AMERICAN POLITICS.
It is at this time when the elected official raises his hand and takes the oath of office . . . that the realization hits him. The realization that this is the one moment in his life when he comes to terms with himself.
This, then, is my moment . . .
It is an awesome experience standing here today . . . not only before you, the people of Georgia who elected me ... but with the knowledge that right at this moment the eyes of the nation are focused on this platform ... on your newly-elected state executives.
There is an old adage that as soon as a person is elected to high public office, his eyes open wider ... his vision becomes broader . . . and his heart becomes bigger. The oath of office automatically gives his role a new meaning. No longer is he representing just his own party, his own friends . . . and his own supporters. He now has an equal loyalty and obligation to those who voted against him . . . to those who didn't bother to vote at all... and to those young Citizens who are not yet eligible to vote.
Yes ... it is indeed an awesome moment when I realize that we are responsible to ... and jointly responsible for . . . more than 4% million men, women and children in Georgia.
And, as your number two elected official, it is my sacred duty to bring honor and dignity to the office of Lieutenant Governor. I have a sacred obligation to each of you to perform my duties in such a manner that more and more of our highest Caliber Citizens will continue to seek public office. I must prove that holding public office is a most honorable profession and should be open only to the most dedicated.
The progress that Georgia has enjoyed during the past eight years has been phenomenal. But it didn't just happen. It has taken new blood, new thinking, new vitality, an entirely new concept, new leader ship . . . typified by our outgoing Governor, Carl Sanders . . . who has been labeled as a composite of the "New South". I am proud to have been a part of this development.

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My friends . . . progress has become habit-forming. We have all learned to like it ... and all it brings with it. We like our prosperity. We are proud of our tremendous expansion in population, industry and trade.

We are proud of our great gains in Educational opportunities for our young people. We are proud of the moral climate which makes us concerned for the people and their needs. We are proud of our Geor gia . . . and we shall continue to take pride in it.

There can be no turning back. Our sights are set too high to ever consider waivering even a bit.

You placed your confidence and trust in me at the polls. For this I am deeply grateful. I pledge that I shall never betray this trust. I pledge that I will perform the duties of my office to meet your most exacting demands.

It is my desire to bring more status to the Lieutenant Governor's Office by establishing a close working relationship with the chief executive of this state. To him I offer my wholehearted cooperation and experience in State Government so that together we may ac complish our mutual aim.

But in return we must have your unqualified support. The elections are over. Many of you may be disappointed. But Georgia is your State. Its future means your future, and the future, per se, overrides partisan politics. We must not stop growing. We must now close ranks . . . forget partisan politics and get on with the business at hand of escalating Georgia's Growth.

I am counting on each of you for your continued support.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The president of the Senate announced the joint session dissolved.

Pursuant to a previous provision, the Senate stood adjourned until tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, January 12, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Rabbi Alfred L. Goodman, Temple Israel, Columbus, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The president announced the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs as follows:
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, chairman,
Senator Eldridge of the 7th, vice-chairman,
Senator Young of the 13th, secretary,
Senator McGill of the 24th,
Senator Hill of the 29th.
The following resolution of the Senate, postponed from yesterday, was referred to the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs:
SR 3. By Senator Webb of the llth: A resolution relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to wit:

HR 15. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the pur pose of hearing a message from the Governor; and for other purposes.
The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following:
Messrs. Parker of the 55th, Northcutt of the 35th, Rush of the 75th, Paris of the 23rd, Punk of the 116th, Barber of the 24th and Mixon of the 81st.

HR 16. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A resolution commending the Honorable George J. Hearn; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:
HR 15. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth: A resolution calling a joint session of the House and Senate for the purpose of hearing a message from the Governor; and for other pur poses.
The president appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Webb of the llth, Rowan of the 8th, Gillis of the 20th, Moore of the 31st, Smith of the 18th, Smalley of the 28th and Coggin of the 35th.
HR 16. By Mr. Smith of the 54th: A resolution commending the Honorable George J. Hearn; and for other purposes.

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SR 8. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution relative to the presentation of a Holy Bible to the Hon orable George T. Smith, Lieutenant Governor and President of the Georgia State Senate; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read:

SR 6. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution requesting the Attorney General to file certain pleadings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division; and for other purposes.
Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Requesting the Attorney General to file certain pleadings in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, issued an order and opinion on April 1, 1965 and on March 25, 1966 in the case of Toombs v. Fortson requiring the Georgia Senate, along with the House of Representatives, to be reapportioned by May 1, 1967; and
WHEREAS, the great majority of senatorial districts are presently within the permissible tolerances laid down by the Court in the case of Toombs v. Fortson; and
WHEREAS, with respect to other senatorial districts which do not come within the population tolerance, the Georgia Senate believes that those discrepancies from the mean population figure are part of a rational, consistent and nondiscriminatory plan which is permitted under the express language of Reynolds v. Simms, 1964 377 U. S. 533.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body hereby requests the Attorney General of Georgia to file the proper pleadings to the Court in the case of Toombs v. Fortson, requesting clarification of the aforesaid orders, in order that the Senate and the General Assembly may be advised of the latitude which is permissible in varying from the population mean figure in order to preserve and maintain the integrity of the political subdivisions of Georgia in the composition of senatorial districts.
On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 37, nays 1, and the sub stitute was adopted.

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On the adoption of the resolution by substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 1, and the resolution was adopted by substitute.

Senator Conway of the 41st asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as abstaining.

The consent was granted.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, District Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has had under con sideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations:
SR 3. Do Pass by Substitute. Respectfully submitted, McKenize of 17th district, Chairman.

The following resolution, favorably reported by the committee, was taken up for consideration:
SR 3. By Senator McKenzie of the 17th: A resolution relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.
PART I.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the following pro visions shall be in effect during the 1967 and the 1968 regular sessions of the General Assembly of Georgia.

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1. The President of the Senate is authorized to appoint and em ploy personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:

(a) Chaplains for the Senate, each of whom shall be com pensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses plus a mileage allowance at the same rate as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly.

(b) Four aides, five personal secretaries, one Director of Pages and one Sergeant at Arms, each of whom shall be compen sated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses.

(c) Two Assistant Directors of Pages and one Postmaster or Postmistress, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $36.00 per diem.

(d) Twelve Assistant Doorkeepers, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $15.00 per diem.

(e) Pages, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $3.00 per diem.

(f) Two porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $10.00 per diem.
2. The standing Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, upon approval of the President of the Senate, is authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:
(a) Secretaries, stenographers, typists, and aides to assist the President, the Senate, its members, committees and subscommittees, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $30.00 per diem; provided, however, that no person shall be appointed and employed to assist any committee or subcommittee without the advice and consent of such committee or subcommittee.
(b) Persons skilled in legislative matters to assist the Presi dent, the Senate, its members, committees and subcommittees, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses; provided, however, that no person shall be appointed and employed to assist any committee or subcommittee without the advice and consent of such committee or subcommittee.
3. The President of the Senate is authorized to appoint and employ court reporters and court stenographers for the Senate and the committees and subcommittees thereof, the rate of compensation therefor to be agreed upon by the President and the chairman of the committee or subcommittee using such court reporter or court steno grapher and the court reporter or court stenographer.
4. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate is authorized to employ one secretary and one person skilled in legislative matters

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to assist him in his duties, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses.

5. The Senate Administration Floor Leader is authorized to employ one secretary and one person skilled in legislative matters to assist him in his duties, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses. Prior to serving as such, the Senate Administration Floor Leader and the As sistant Administration Floor Leader shall be certified as such by the Governor to the President of the Senate and to the Secretary of the Senate.

6. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to appoint and employ personnel and fix the compensation therefor as follows:

(a) One Assistant Secretary of the Senate, who shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses plus mileage as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly.

(b) Three assistants to the Secretary, one Journal Clerk and one Calendar Clerk, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses.

(c) Ten copy readers, ten typists, six multilith operators, two collators, and five administrative aides, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem.

(d) Three porters, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $10.00 per diem.

7. The Doorkeeper and the Messenger, who are elected by the Senate, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the President of the Senate not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses plus mileage allowance as authorized by law for members of the General Assembly.

PART II.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that:
1. The provisions of PART I of this resolution shall also be ef fective during the period between the first and second portions of the 1967 regular session and the President, the President Pro Tempore, the Administration Floor Leader and the Secretary of the Senate are authorized to keep their offices open and retain such of the foregoing officials and personnel as they deem necessary and advisable during such period. Such officials and personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution. During such period of time, the President Pro Tempore shall be a committee of one and shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees and the Secretary of the Senate shall receive the salary and fees provided

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by law for the Secretary during sessions of the General Assembly plus mileage and travel allowances as authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees.

2. The Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs shall be authorized to remain at the State Capitol during the period between the first and second portions of the 1967 regular session of the General Assembly and the Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs is authorized to retain such of the foregoing officials and personnel appointed and employed by the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs during the session and approved by the President of the Senate as he deems necessary and advisable during such period and such personnel shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution.

3. The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate is authorized to remain at the Capitol during such period of time for the purpose of considering and studying the General Appropriations Bill. The President is hereby empowered to give authorization for other stand ing committees of the Senate and such other committees as he might create to also remain at the Capitol during such period of time for the purpose of considering and studying other proposed legislation and other matters. Members of the Committee on Appropriations and mem bers of such other committees as shall be designated by the President to remain at the Capitol shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

PART III.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after final adjournment of the 1967 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1968 regular session of the General Assembly and after the final adjournment of the 1968 regular session of the General Assembly until the convening of the 1969 regular session of the General Assembly, except as provided in PART IV of this resolution, the following pro visions shall be in effect:

1. The Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs is authorized to remain at the Capitol five days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the business of said Committee, auditing the expenses and performing whatever other duties are necessary for said Committee to perform. The members of the Committee shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of in terim legislative committees for each day's service.

2. Such personnel as the President of the Senate deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol ten days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall receive compensation in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such ten-day period, the President is authorized to keep his office open during the interim for the transac tion of business and for the convenience of the members of the General Assembly, and employ such personnel as he shall require, for such

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periods as he deems necessary, and fix the compensation for such per sonnel. The President is authorized to open his office seven days prior to the convening of any regular session of the General Assembly and employ such personnel as provided in PART I of this resolution as he deems necessary to be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution.
3. The Secretary of the Senate and such personnel as he deems necessary are authorized to remain at the Capitol thirty days after adjournment for the purpose of completing the work and records in his office. For each such day, such personnel shall receive compensa tion in an amount not to exceed the compensation and expenses received for each day during the regular session. After such thirty-day period, the Secretary is authorized to keep his office open during the interim for the transaction of business and for the convenience of the members of the Senate. During such period, the Secretary is authorized to employ not to exceed three secretaries, each of whom shall be compen sated in an amount to be fixed by the Secretary at not to exceed $25.00 per diem, one Multilith operator who shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the Secretary at not to exceed $15.00 per diem, and one porter who shall be compensated in an amount to be fixed by the Secretary at not to exceed $10.00 per diem. The Secretary is authorized to open his office seven days prior to the convening of any regular session of the General Assembly and employ personnel as provided in PART I of this resolution as he deems necessary to be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution. For the seven-day period prior to any such session and for the thirty-day period after final adjournment of any such session, the Secretary of the Senate shall receive the salary and fees provided by law for the Secretary during sessions of the General Assembly plus mileage and travel allowances as authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees. During the remainder of the interim, the Secretary of the Senate shall receive $20.00 per diem plus expense plus travel and mileage allowances.
4. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Administra tion Floor Leader of the Senate are authorized to retain, employ or appoint such personnel as each were authorized pursuant to provisions of PART I of this resolution for seven days prior to and seven days after final adjournment of any regular session of the General Assembly to be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided for such personnel in PART I of this resolution. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Administration Floor Leader of the Senate are authorized to appoint one secretary each and to fix the compensation for such secretary during the interim except during the period seven days prior to and seven days after final adjournment of any regular session and to fix the compensation for such secretary. For each day spent on official business during the period of time covered in this part of this resolution, the President Pro Tempore, the Administration Floor Leader, and the Assistant Administration Floor Leader shall each be a committee of one and shall each receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.

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the purpose of performing such duties as the President shall deem necessary. Such committees are authorized to serve during the interim as authorized by the President of the Senate. The members of such committees shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative com mittees. The President shall designate the chairman of any such com mittee and shall prescribe the time for which any such committee is authorized to function. The President is authorized to extend the time allowed any committee whether the committee is created by resolution or by appointment or by authorization by the President. The President is empowered to authorize standing committees or any subcommittee of standing committees designated by the President to function during the interim for the purpose of performing such duties as the President shall deem necessary. The members shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legisla tive members of interim legislative committees.

PART IV.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of an extra ordinary session during the interim between the 1967 and 1968 regular sessions of the General Assembly or between the 1968 and 1969 regular sessions of the General Assembly, the following provisions shall be in effect:
1. The President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Administration Floor Leader of the Senate are authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in PART I of this resolution for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the convening of said extraordinary session and terminat ing not later than ten days after the final adjournment of said ex traordinary session. Such officials and employees so employed shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution. For the seven-day period prior to any such session and for the ten-day period after final adjournment of any such session, the President Pro Tempore, Administration Floor Leader and Assistant Administration Floor Leader shall each be a committee of one and shall each receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for members of interim committees.
2. The Secretary of the Senate is authorized to appoint and employ the officials and employees authorized in PART I of this resolution for a period of time not to exceed seven days prior to the convening of said extraordinary session and terminating not later than thirty days after the final adjournment of said extraordinary session. Such officials and employees so employed shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount provided in PART I of this resolution. For the seven-day period prior to any such session and for the thirty-day period after final adjournment of any such session, the Secretary of the Senate shall receive the salary and fees provided by law for the Secretary during sessions of the General Assembly plus mileage and travel allowances as authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees.
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and shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed the amount pro vided in PART I of this resolution.

PART V.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the period of time that the provisions of PART IV of this resolution are in force and effect, the provisions of PART II and PART III of this resolution shall be suspended and of no force and effect.

PART VI.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in addition to the personnel herein provided, the Lieutenant Governor (President of the Senate), the President Pro Tempore, the Administration Floor Leader and the Secretary of the Senate shall be entitled to and shall be furnished suit able office space necessary for carrying out their duties and shall be entitled to and authorized to purchase, requisition and contract for all necessary supplies, equipment, services, utilities and maintenance of their respective offices.
PART VII.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during his tenure of office the President is authorized to appoint an Executive Assistant and fix the compensation, expenses and allowances therefor.

PART VIII.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lieutenant Governor and/or President of the Senate shall be paid as an allowance for inci dental expenses incurred in connection with or incidental to official position the sum of $50.00 per day and same shall be paid to the Lieu tenant Governor and/or President of the Senate for each day of service to the State in any capacity that he is paid a salary or per diem as compensation. The aforementioned officer shall also be paid the ex pense, mileage and travel allowances incurred in connection with or inci dental to official position within the limits of the law, said mileage and travel allowance to be the same as authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees.

PART IX.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to the contrary, that from the convening of the 1967 regular session of the General Assembly until the Lieutenant Governor elected at the November 1966 General Election takes his oath

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and assumes the duties of his office, in addition to the personnel author ized to be appointed in PART I of this resolution, the President of the Senate during such period is authorized to appoint and employ four secretaries and ten aides, each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $25.00 per diem plus $25.00 per day expenses; nine Assistant Doorkeepers each of whom shall be compensated in an amount not to exceed $10.00 per diem plus $5.00 per day expenses.

PART X.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appro priated to or otherwise available to the legislative branch of govern ment, and the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to pay, or make payment of, the per diem, expenses, allowances and costs pro vided for in this resolution.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 46, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the resolution by substitute, the ayes were 43, nays 0, and the resolution was adopted by substitute.

The following communication from His Excellency, Governor Lester G. Maddox, was read by the secretary:

January 10, 1967

Honorable George T. Smith Lieutenant Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

My dear Mr. Smith:

Pursuant to the rules of the Senate, I hereby certify that Hon orable Frank Coggin of the 35th Senatorial District has been duly appointed by me as Administration Floor Leader of the Senate.

I further certify that Honorable R. A. "Bobby" Rowan of the 8th Senatorial District has been duly appointed by me as Assistant Administration Floor Leader of the Senate. I will name Associate Administration Floor Leaders at a later date.

With kindest regards, I am

Sincerely,
Lester G. Maddox Governor

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Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 tomorrow morn ing.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, January 13, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. William M. Suttles, Vice-President, Georgia State College, and pastor Haralson Baptist Church, Haralson, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Eldridge of the 7th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 1. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Collector of Terrell County into the single office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The hour for convening the joint session of the Senate and House having arrived, the president, accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session, called for the purpose of hearing a budget message by His Excellency, the Governor, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

The resolution authorizing the joint session of the Senate and House was read by the secretary of the Senate.

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Honorable George T. Smith, the lieutenant-governor, presented His Excel lency, Governor Lester G. Maddox, to the General Assembly.

His Excellency, the Governor, addressed the General Assembly as follows:

LT. GOVERNOR SMITH, SPEAKER SMITH, DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE, HONORED GUESTS, FRIENDS, FELLOW GEORGIANS AND FELLOW AMERICANS:

On Wednesday we inaugurated our Administration and defined its goals.
Today we meet to roll up our sleeves and to get on with the task at hand.
I am pleased to report to you that, although the problems we face are many, the state of our state is excellent.
And, working together--you and I--we shall over the next four years make it better.
At the outset there are several fundamental facts I wish to outline and emphasize.
First, honesty and morality in government will be the watchwords of the Maddox Administration.
Second, efficiency, sound economy and good business practices will charac terize all state activities for the next four years.
Third, prudent expenditure of all public funds to assure maximum return for the common good from every tax dollar spent will be our constant policy.
Fourth, every state employee in his or her job is important in carrying out our mandate to serve the people and each will be expected to give of his or her best at all times.
BUDGET SYSTEM
For four years now, the State of Georgia has had in operation a modern budgeting system. It has worked well. The success in the administration of

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several budgets serves as proof that Georgia's new budget laws are fulfilling a need long felt in this state.

We meet here today to chart a course of fiscal integrity for the next two year period.
We are fortunate, indeed, that our new budget machinery assures a smooth transition from the old administration to the new. This allows a continuity of sound fiscal policy as Georgia approaches the challenges of the future.

Under Georgia law, it is the duty of the outgoing Governor to have a budget report printed and transmitted to you within five days of the organiza tion of the General Assembly.

This has been done and that document is now on your desk.

The law also provides that the Governor-elect shall be thoroughly conversant with the budget report and that the budget bureau shall give the incoming Governor every assistance in acquainting himself with it.

This has been done. The assistance which has been provided me has been invaluable in familiarizing myself with the intricate operations of the various departments of state government. It has afforded me a sound basis for making decisions as to what I am recommending to you in connection with the ap propriations bill which you will consider during this session of the General Assembly. This bill also has been introduced today for your study and analysis.
ASSEMBLY COOPERATION
First, in considering the allocations for the various operations and func tions of the state government, I want to say to you as clearly as I know how that the Maddox Administration expects . . . intends . . . and is determined to work in the closest harmony with members of the General Assembly to enact into law a biennial budget bill which is sound in its inception . . . which is commensurate with the state of our economy and reasonable revenue estimates of anticipated collections and, which will meet the essential and growth needs of a vibrant state which is on the move.

Our job, yours and mine, is to enact a bill along the lines I have stated . . . one that does not appropriate ... on one hand ... an inordinately excessive amount of money far beyond all reasonable revenue expectations . . . and, on

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the other hand, one that does not appropriate too little which would result in curtailment of services and not meeting the needs of our State.

I am confident that you will work with me and with budget officials in finding this sound middle ground upon which we can build a fiscally responsible budget and enact a sound appropriations act.

The budget laws of the State of Georgia authorize the General Assembly to appropriate anticipated revenue together with whatever protion of the anticipated surplus might be required to meet the upcoming needs of the State.
REVENUE ESTIMATES

After conferring with budget officials and economic analysts, it is our considered judgment that total state revenues and income for fiscal 1968 will be $734-million dollars and for fiscal 1969, $806-million dollars.
You will note in the green budget document on your desk that the revenue estimates for the remainder of fiscal 1967 and for fiscal 1968 and 1969 are approximately $14-million dollars higher than estimates in my supplemental budget document, also on your desk. Let me emphasize to you . . . and reemphasize . . . that these estimates were made last fall and were based upon information available at that time, and they are too optimistic in view of current national economic conditions and in view of the trend of receipts coming into the State treasury. I will point out to you specifically that the percentage increase in collections during the month of December over December of 1965 was only four and one-half percent. Likewise, the percentage increase in revenue collections for the current fiscal year projected to the end of the year will not show as great a percentage increase as was shown in fiscal 1966 over fiscal 1965.
Last Tuesday night, the President of the United States called for a tax increase in the form of a six per cent surtax on net income tax liabilities of both individuals and corporations.

All of these things suggest prudence and caution to me and, I know, to you. And these are the reasons I have reduced revenue estimates.

During the past five years, we have been in the midst of a rising economy. We hope this condition will continue. But we do not know that it will. We are confronted with what kind of year 1967 will be. We know that we are entering an era of uncertainly where there are contradictions among fiscal experts as to what is in store and many are predicting a leveling off in our economy.

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You and I are familiar with the budget laws. We know that if we ap propriate too great an amount of money and income does not materialize, it is necessary that I, as budget director, in carrying out the directive of the General Assembly, apply pro-rata reductions to every agency in State Government.

We want to avoid this hazard.

We can do so by writing a sound bill in the knowledge that if additional income is in hand, we can come here twelve months hence with a supplementary appropriations bill and utilize this accumulated income.
SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

In fact, during this session of the General Assembly, I will present for your consideration a supplemental budget to meet the critical needs of the state for the biennium ending June 30, this year. Detailed descriptions of each agency's needs are contained in information furnished you for your considera tion.
By enacting into law the proposed supplemental appropriations, and taking into account the revenue estimates, the State can expect an anticipated surplus on July 1, 1967 of 121 million dollars.

NEW BIENNIUM
The anticipated surplus, together with revenue estimates, will permit the enactment of an appropriations act appropriating $785-million dollars in fiscal 1968, and $877-million dollars in fiscal 1969.
This is one billion, six hundred and sixty-two million dollars to finance the services of our state government, to accelerate the growth of our State and to minister to the needs of our people during the twenty four months beginning next July 1.
In a moment, I will detail to you the recommendations I am making for expanding State services in the major agencies of the State government. These expansions will account for increased expenditures of more than 412 million dollars in the two-year period, above expenditures in the 1965-67 appropriations act.
This increase in appropriations and services is the greatest ever undertaken by any administration in any biennium in Georgia history.

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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

In every town and hamlet in Georgia, I visited with parents, students and educators last year. I talked with those vitally interested in the cause of education, many times. I sought to acquaint myself with their hopes and aspirations--what was needed to bring to the children of this State knowledge and learning.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly, no one knows more than I that a Georgia of liberty, progress and prosperity is dependent upon improved education.

That is the goal of the Maddox administration.

The appropriations bill which I have submitted to you is designed as the first step in implementing the Maddox administration's education program.

I am proposing to you an expenditure for public and higher education of 973 million dollars over the next two years--an increase of $252 million dollars over the current biennium.
This represents the largest single increase and the most farreaching advance in the history of public schools and higher education in Georgia.

TEACHERS SALARIES
My budget recommendation will provide for:
A salary increase of $700 dollars in fiscal 1968 and $558 dollars in fiscal 1969 for our deserving elementary and secondary public school teachers. These increases are the largest that have ever been proposed for our teachers. Also, I have recommended an increase from $620 dollars in the present year to $750 dollars in the first year of the biennum and $850 dollars in the second year for maintenance, operation and sick leave grants to our 195 systems. I am recom mending that funds be provided in this budget to help pay school lunchroom workers and if the object of this expenditure is found to be unconstitutional then these funds will be transferred to the grants for maintenance and opera tions of our public schools.
I have asked for many new and improved programs in education, such as driver education, increased funds for textbooks, school library materials, public library materials and additional funds for educational television.

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I am also asking for increased funds to provide necessary classrooms for the systems feeling the pinch of expanding enrollment.

In the field of higher education, I am proposing the largest percentage and dollars increases to the University System of Georgia in the history of our State.

During fiscal 1968 I have proposed an increase of 39.3 per cent over the amount appropriated this year to the University System. For fiscal 1969, I am asking an increase of 70.7 per cent over the amount of funds appropriated this year to the University System.
These unprecedented increases will provide for a 10 per cent salary increase each year of the biennium for academic personnel and a five per cent increase for non-academic personnel. I am asking the General Assembly, for the first time in the history of higher education in Georgia, to appropriate five million dollars in each year of the biennium for improved quality of the University System's program.
An increase in authority rentals of two and one-half million dollars in each year of the biennium will build approximately seventy million dollars worth of additional college facilities.
These expenditures which I am recommending that you approve for edu cation, will assure every Georgia student a brighter opportunity in the form of better qualified teaching personnel, more adequate classroom and instruc tional facilities, and in the form of a generally-enriched educational program from beginning grades through graduate levels.
WELFARE SERVICES
Now, permit me to move into the delineation of a broad program of social, welfare and health services which will be undertaken during the Maddox ad ministration.
The most significant development in welfare assistance programs since its enactment into law in 1937 will come in the next two years. New additions to recipient budgets under Title Nineteen of the Federal Social Security Act will provide increased benefit payments for all categories of assistance--aged, blind, dependent children and totally disabled.
Another item of great social impact in the proposed appropriation bill is the proposal for an appropriation of two-million dollars to finance the construe-

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tion and equipping of a new Youth Development Center to be used for housing and training 150 girls.

This facility will be operated in conjunction with presently-established Youth Development Centers.

Early in the next Fiscal Year we will open the six new regional detention centers for youths committed to the custody of law enforcement agencies and the budget I submit today provides funds for their full operation. This represents a long-desired step toward getting children out of the common jails of Georgia and into a wholesome environment for the beginning of their training and reha bilitation.

Concurrent with this, we also will provide $175,000 for each of the two years of the biennium to assist the seven existing county-owned detention centers. This is another first for State assistance in this important field.

Another important new program we will be launching will be known as "Medicaid", and funds are being provided for it in this budget contingent upon the expected approval of the Georgia program by federal authorities. Under this program all recipients of welfare assistance will be provided with physicians, laboratory, out-patient hospital and in-home advisory services.

This is another phase of Title Nineteen of the Federal Social Security Act. Georgia's full participation in this program will mean that the State will receive $35-million from the Federal Government over the next biennium for an outlay of less than $2-million.

That, my friends, I regard to be an excellent investment--one which will pay untold dividends in terms of improved health and increased comfort for the less fortunate of our citizens.

MILLEDGEVILLE HOSPITAL

In accordance with my promise to the people of Georgia, I have included in the proposed budget an increase in funds for Milledgeville State Hospital which is more than twice as large an increase as that provided in any other biennium budget in the State's history.
It is my recommendation that more than $26-million dollars be appropriated for the 1968 Fiscal Year and almost $27.3 million dollars for the 1969 Fiscal Year. This will make possible many important advancements at that institution.

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It will mean the hiring of 440 new employees and the placing of all em ployees on a 40-hour week--an improvement in working conditions long overdue.

It will provide more than $3-million dollars for capital outlay. And that will be in addition to the construction of an $8.7-million-dollar Medical-Surgical Unit under the Authority Lease Rental Program.

In addition we propose to do something about overcrowding in the Institution by quadrupling the patient load at the new Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville. Funds will be provided to increase the number of patients there to 800 over the two-year period.

During the second year of the biennium, we will open the Regional Hospitals in Atlanta and Augusta. And during the biennium, we will begin construction on three other Regional Hospitals at Columbus, Rome, and Savannah.

All of these steps in total will constitute the largest single effort to improve and upgrade mental health facilities and programs in the history of our State.

RETARDATION CENTER

We will make a substantial beginning on a needed expansion program to care for retardates waiting for admission to Gracewood State Hospital. It is proposed that $700,000 dollars be spent over the two-year period for new housing of patients and staff there. It is anticipated that this will make room for between 175 and 200 additional patients at that facility.

In this connection, we also are proposing the appropriation of one and onequarter million dollars for completing, staffing and opening the new Georgia Retardation Center in DeKalb County to serve retardates.

And we propose to step up our attack on health problems on the local level by increasing grants-in-aid to counties for local health services by more than $2.6-million dollars over the biennium.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION

As you know, the constitutional allocation to the State Highway Department for highways is the total amount of motor fuel tax collections less cost of col lection and refunds. The appropriations bill submitted to you provides for the

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general operations of the Highway Department, for authority rentals to amortize the costs of bridges, rural roads, and Department quarters, for maintenance and betterments; for planning and construction; and for statutory grants to counties as provided under the 1945 Act for fixed distribution and under the 1951 Act based upon a State road mileage ratio formula.

All Georgians are concerned about and inconvenienced by the clogged con dition of highways leading into our major metropolitan areas, particularly the Capitol City of Atlanta. This situation is of special concern to me because of the fact that some ISO-million dollars in Interstate federal-aid primary and secondary projects are being held in abeyance because of the freeze on federal highway funds.

We cannot afford to stand still in this State or the nation in this vital field. As Governor I feel that some relief must be given to the States in, this matter, and I am confident other Chief Executives throughout the nation share this view.

EXPRESSWAYS

It is my intention, therefore, to communicate with the President and other appropriate officials to seek a solution and, if necessary, I will call upon him in person to relate to him the urgency of an early release of these road funds.

In my opinion, a release of highway funds will do more to relieve the areas of stress in the economy--particularly here in Georgia--than any single program the Chief Executive might initiate at this time.

AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT

You will note a proposed appropriation for capital outlay--airport develop ment of $1,440,000 during the period. These funds for the first time will allow the State of Georgia to provide aid for major commercial airports. In addition to that, this will provide assistance for 20 communities in building new airports, extending runways, constructing taxiways and aprons. For this State expendi ture, with federal aid and local support for this purpose, these projects will total $6-million dollars during the first fiscal year and $2-million dollars in the second.

During the current fiscal year grants to municipalities and total grants to counties are $9,317,000 dollars to each category. In the new budget submitted

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to you, there are large increases in the first year and even larger increases for both in the second year.

This is but the beginning of an effort by the Maddox administration to carry forth my program for substantial State assistance to help meet the fiscal needs of our cities and counties.

CORRECTIONAL REFORM

In keeping with our mandate to give Georgia a decent, modern correctional system dedicated to rehabilitation, I am proposing that we make the largest single increase in operating funds for the Department of Corrections in the history of this State. Over the biennium, we propose to add more than $1.7 million dollars or 50 per cent above the total for that purpose during the current bien nium.

This money will make it possible to place all personnel on a 48-hour work week and to add an additional 219 positions over the two-year period. It will also permit an extensive program of replacement of outdated and worn-out equip ment.

During the biennium, we will complete and open the $8-million dollar Butts County Classification and Diagnostic Center which will include a fully-equipped hospital for the treatment of inmates throughout the State Corrections System. And we also are including funds for building an honor institution for 500 young offenders at a site yet to be selected.

In an effort to provide more adequate probation and paroles services, it is recommended that funds are to be allocated for the employment of 15 additional probation officers and to raise the salaries of all probation and parole officers to Merit System salary levels.

Toward the goal of reducing the slaughter on our highways and in the interest of assuring adequate strength for the Georgia Highway Patrol and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, we are recommending additional funds to employ 100 new State Troopers and 16 new GBI Agents. In addition, we propose to establish a Crime Information Center which will be tied into the national FBI network--making Georgia the first State in the Southeast to add this valuable tool to its law enforcement machinery.

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

Other major proposals included in the budget I am submitting today in clude :

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... an increase of more than one and one-quarter million dollars to expand and strengthen the programs of the Department of Agriculture.

... A contingent cost of living salary increase of 3 per cent per year for all permanent State employees.

... an increase of more than one million dollars to enlarge the industrializa tion and development programs of the Department of Industry and Trade.

... an increase in lease rentals for the State Ports Authority to provide $6-million dollars to build new bulk handling facilities for clay, fertilizers, minerals and ores at the Savannah Port.

... an increase in lease rentals for the Parks Department to provide $7-million dollars in capital improvements at all parks including $400,000 dollars each year for acquisition and development of four new park areas.

... an increase in the level of college loans guaranteed by the Higher Education Assistance Committee from $2,500,000 dollars to $6,500,000 dollars by 1969 and an increase from 495 to 1203 in the number of scholarships issued by the Scholarship Commission.
. . . provide funds to construct and equip a 150-bed addition to the Georgia War Veterans Home at Milledgeville and to staff and operate the Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta.
. . . provide $250,000 in each of the fiscal years of the biennium to match federal and local funds for Rapid Transit in Atlanta as soon as the Authority qualifies for the assistance.

. . . provide 350,000 dollars in grants to 28 remaining counties that have not initiated a tax re-evaluation program.
I have presented to you the highlights of the Appropriations bill now before you. What I have presented is the Executive Budget proposal for your consideration. It represents a balanced program designed to meet all of the current and growth needs of the State, to take into account the requirements of all and to utilize the resources of the State to the best advantage in terms of service to the people.

NO NEW TAXES! I do not ask for any tax increase at this session of the General Assembly.

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We will finance this budget through utilization of anticipated revenues and surplus, as provided by Law.

While I realize that there are some proposed expenditures which have much merit, that should or would have been included had prospective income permitted, I ask you that, in consideration of the budget, you keep in mind our efforts to achieve a proper balance among essential services.

We must look constantly toward meeting effectively the growth challenges of the State consistent with the resources available to us.

By so doing, we can do the best and most effective job for all Georgians.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am grateful to each of you for your help, support and cooperation which you have given in the operation of State government. I assure you that I will be readily available to you at any time to discuss the details of the budget, as will the Budget Officer and his staff.

At this session, you and I will make a substantial beginning in implementing a platform which means progress for all Georgians.

To that end, I am dedicated.

To that end, the Maddox Administration proudly joins with you.

Thank you.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Joint session dissolved.

The senators returned to the senate chamber and the Senate was called to order by the president for the regular transaction of business.

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The president announced the Committee on Rules as follows:

RULES
Mr. President, Chairman Coggin of 35th, Vice Chairman-Ex officio Shea of 3rd, Secretary Webb of llth Holloway of 12th Gillis of 20th Smalley of 28th Hill of 29th Plunkett of 30th Moore of 31st Smith of 18th Maclntyre of 40th Johnson of 42nd Broun of 46th Andrews of 49th Fincher of 51st Hall of 52nd Ward of 39th Bateman of 27th Young of 13th Lee of 47th

The following resolution of the Senate was read and referred to the Com mittee on Rules:

SR 9. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Moore of the 31st: A resolution amending the rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Monday morning.

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE, Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, January 16, 1967.
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. George Wannamaker, Jr., pastor, First Methodist Church, Chatsworth, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Friday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:
HB 2. By Mr. Collins of the 88th: A bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Mitchell County; and for other purposes.
HB 9. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 116th: A bill to amend an act to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which created the Savannah District Authority, so as to provide for the expiration date of the terms of office of certain members; and for other purposes.

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HB 10. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th and Funk of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 13. By Mr. Mauldin of the 18th:
A bill to abolish the office of Treasurer of Franklin County; to provide that the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall perform the duties of said Treasurer; and for other purposes.

HR 27. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Lambert of the 34th, and Jones of the 76th:
A resolution recognizing and paying tribute to the municipal officials of Georgia of the 9th annual Georgia Mayors' Day; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 27. By Mr. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Lambert of the 34th, Lee of the 79th and Jones of the 76th: A resolution that the Georgia General Assembly does hereby recognize and pay tribute to the municipal officials of Georgia upon the occasion of the Ninth Annual Georgia Mayors' Day, this January 16, 1967; and for other purposes.
Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following reso lution of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 9. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Shea of 3rd District, Secretary.
The following resolution, favorably reported by the committee, was taken up for consideration:

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SR 9. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Moore of the 31st:

A resolution amending the rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the Rules of the Senate are hereby amended by striking Rule 198 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Rule 198, to read as follows:

"Rule 198. The President shall appoint the following standing committees, which shall have the following number of Senators each:
Agriculture and Natural Resources--15. Appropriations--29. Banking and Finance--15. Business, Trade and Commerce--8. County and Municipal Governments--12. Defense and Veterans Affairs--7. Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government--7. Educational Matters--15. Health and Welfare--11. Highways--17. Industry and Labor--16. Institutions and Mental Health--6. Interstate Cooperation--5. Judiciary--12. Penal and Correctional Affairs--11. Public Utilities and Transportation--11. Retirement--7. Rules--19. Scientific Research--6. Senate Administrative Affairs--5. Temperance--9. University System of Georgia--10.

"Each Senator shall be appointed to serve on at least three committees, and no Senator shall be appointed to serve on more than four committees, except that the Retirement Committee and the Interstate Cooperation Committee shall not be counted as one of said committees.

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"The President of the Senate shall serve as an ex officio mem ber of all standing committees of the Senate, but shall have no vote as ex officio member except on the Committee on Rules, of which he shall be Chairman. The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government. The Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters shall serve as an ex officio member of the University System of Georgia Com mittee. The Chairman of the University System of Georgia Com mittee shall serve as an ex officio member of the Educational Matters Committee. The Chairman of the Committee on Appropria tions shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee on Banking and Finance, and the Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee on Appropriations.

"The President shall appoint a Chairman, a Vice Chairman, and a Secretary for all standing committees and for all subcom mittees. No Senator shall be appointed chairman of more than one committee. The Administration Floor Leader appointed by the Governor shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee on Banking and Finance, the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Rules. Such Floor Leader shall serve on the above three committees and if the President so desires, he may appoint the Floor Leader to such other number of committees as provided hereinbefore for other Senators. The Assistant Adminis tration Floor Leader appointed by the Governor shall serve as an ex officio member of the Committee on Appropriations, the Com mittee on Educational Matters, and the Committee on Rules. Prior to serving on the committees listed above, the Administration Floor Leader and the Assistant Administration Floor Leader must be certified as such by the Governor to the President of the Senate and the Secretary of the Senate. The ex officio members of committees specified in this Rule shall not be counted against the total number of members specified herein for each committee. All ex officio members of committees specified in this Rule shall have a vote on each committee on which they serve as ex officio members the same as any other members of such committee. In the case of the President, this shall apply only to the Committee on Rules.

"The President may create, in his discretion, within any standing committee, a subcommittee or subcommittees and consti tute the membership thereof. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the authority of the standing committees or the officers thereof."

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment: Amend SR 9 by striking from the quoted Rule 198 the following: "Appropriation--29.",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Appropriations--32.".

By striking from the quoted Rule 198 the following:

"Rules--19.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Rules--20.".

The amendment was adopted.

The resolution was adopted as amended.

The president announced the following standing committees:

AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Pennington of 45th, Chairman McGill of 24th, Vice Chairman Noble of 19th, Secretary
Carter of 14th Dean of 6th Eldridge of 7th

Gardner of 1st Kennedy of 4th Miller of 43rd Rowan of 8th Spinks of 9th

APPROPRIATIONS

Plunkett of 30th, Chairman Holley of 22nd, Vice Chairman Maclntyre of 40th, Secretary
Adams of 5th Bateman of 27th Broun of 46th Carter of 14th Chapman of 32nd Coggin of 35th, Ex-Officio
Member Cox of 21st Dean of 6th Eldridge of 7th Fincher of 54th Flowers of 10th Gillis of 20th Hall of 52nd Hill of 29th Holloway of 12th

Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd, Ex-Officio
Member Kennedy of 4th Kilpatrick of 44th McGill of 24th McKenzie of 17th Minish of 48th Moore of 31st Noble of 19th Pennington of 45th Rowan of 8th, Ex-Offieio
Member Searcey of 2nd Smalley of 28th Smith of 18th Spinks of 9th Webb of llth Wesberry of 37th

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Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee

Smith of 18th, Chairman Smalley of 28th, Vice Chairman Fincher of 54th, Secretary
Broun of 46th Coggin of 35th

Hall of 52nd Johnson of 42nd McKenzie of 17th Moore of 31st Plunkett of 30th

BANKING AND FINANCE

Johnson of 42nd, Chairman McKenzie of 17th, Vice Chairman Hensley of 33rd, Secretary
Andrews of 49th Coggin of 35th, Ex-Officio
Member Gillis of 20th Holley of 22nd

Holloway of 12th Miller of 43rd Plunkett of 30th, Ex-Officio
Member Shea of 3rd Smith of 18th Wesberry of 37th

BUSINESS, TRADE & COMMERCE

Spinks of 9th, Chairman Minish of 48th, Vice Chairman Ward of 39th, Secretary
Carter of 14th

Chapman of 32nd Coggin of 35th Knight of 16th

COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS

Maclntyre of 40th, Chairman Knight of 16th, Vice Chairman Padgett of 23rd, Secretary

Hensley of 33rd Stephens of 36th Ward of 39th

DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Kidd of 25th, Chairman Coggin of 35th, Vice Chairman Stephens of 36th, Secretary

Fincher of 51st Pennington of 45th Smith of 34th

ECONOMY, REORGANIZATION AND EFFICIENCY IN GOVERNMENT

Smith of 18th, Chairman Moore of 31st, Vice Chairman Johnson of 42nd, Secretary
Webb of llth, Ex-Officio Member

Broun of 46th Hall of 52nd Plunkett of 30th Smalley of 28th

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EDUCATIONAL MATTERS

Hall of 52nd, Chairman Young of 13th, Vice Chairman Cox of 21st, Secretary
Abney of 53rd Broun of 46th, Ex-Officio
Member
Carter of 14th Chapman of 32nd Gardner of 1st Johnson of 38th

Kennedy of 4th London of 50th Maclntyre of 40th Miller of 43rd Noble of 19th Rowan of 8th, Ex-Officio
Member Shea of 3rd Stephens of 36th

HEALTH AND WELFARE

Fincher of 51st, Chairman Bateman of 27th, Vice Chairman Johnson of 38th, Secretary
Abney of 53rd Adams of 26th

Fincher of 54th London of 50th Minish of 48th Wesberry of 37th

Holley of 22nd, Chairman Lee of 47th, Vice Chairman Minish of 48th, Secretary
Adams of 26th Conway of 41st Dean of 6th Gregory of 15th Hensley of 33rd

HIGHWAYS
Kilpatrick of 44th Knight of 16th Miller of 43rd Padgett of 23rd Pennington of 45th Searcey of 2nd Smith of 34th

INDUSTRY AND LABOR

Holloway of 12th, Chairman Padgett of 23rd, Vice Chairman Spinks of 9th, Secretary
Abney of 53rd Adams of 5th Conway of 41st Gregory of 15th

Hill of 29th Kidd of 25th Knight of 16th Lee of 47th McGill of 24th Smith of 34th Young of 13th

INTERSTATE COOPERATION

Hill of 29th, Chairman Fincher of 54th, Vice Chairman Andrews of 49th, Secretary

Broun of 46th McKenzie of 17th

INSTITUTIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH

Wesberry of 37th, Chairman Adams of 26th, Vice Chairman Kidd of 25th, Secretary

Gregory of 15th Rowan of 8th

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JUDICIARY

Smalley of 28th, Chairman Johnson of 42nd, Vice Chairman Kilpatrick of 44th, Secretary
Adams of 5th Andrews of 49th Coggin of 35th

Cox of 21st Gardner of 1st Johnson of 38th London of 50th Shea of 3rd Webb of llth

PENAL & CORRECTIONAL AFFAIRS

Gillis of 20th, Chairman Noble of 19th, Vice Chairman Chapman of 32nd, Secretary
Abney of 53rd Adams of 26th

Cox of 21st Kennedy of 4th London of 50th Stephens of 36th Ward of 39th

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION

Moore of 31st, Chairman Kidd of 25th, Vice Chairman Gregory of 15th, Secretary
Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers of 10th Holley of 22nd Lee of 47th McKenzie of 17th Searcey of 2nd

Mr. President, Chairman Smith of 18th, Vice Chairman Shea of 3rd, Secretary
Andrews of 49th Bateman of 27th Broun of 46th Coggin of 35th, Ex-Officio
Member Fincher of 51st Flowers of 10th Gillis of 20th Hall of 52nd Hill of 29th

RULES

Holloway of 12th Johnson of 42nd Lee of 47th Maclntyre of 40th Moore of 31st Plunkett of 30th Rowan of 8th, Ex-Officio
Member Smalley of 28th Ward of 39th Webb of llth Young of 13th

SENATE ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS

McKenzie of 17th, Chairman Eldridge of 7th, Vice Chairman Young of 13th, Secretary

Hill of 29th McGill of 24th Rowan of 8th

TEMPERANCE

Fincher of 54th, Chairman Searcey of 2nd, Vice Chairman Smith of 34th, Secretary

Andrews of 49th Eldridge of 7th

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SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Conway of 41st, Chariman Dean of 6th, Vice Chairman Gardner of 1st, Secretary

Rowan of 8th

RETIREMENT

Webb of llth, Chairman Smalley of 28th, Vice Chairman Gillis of 20th, Secretary
Johnson of 42nd

Maclntyre of 40th Plunkett of 30th Smith of 18th

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

Broun of 46th, Chairman Plunkett of 30th, Vice Chairman Conway of 41st, Secretary
Adams of 5th Bateman of 27th Flowers of 10th

Hall of 52nd, Ex-Officio Member
Hensley of 33rd Kilpatrick of 44th Padgett of 23rd Webb of llth

The following bills of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 1. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Rowan of the 8th, Adams of the 26th, Flowers of the 10th, and others:
A bill providing the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

SB 2. By Senators Lee of the 47th, McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Hall of the 52nd and Adams of the 26th:
A bill providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation pur poses and providing for a different rate, method of assessment, and manner of collecting ad valorem taxes due thereon, so as to exclude from the classification therein made certain motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

SB 3. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A bill relating to hospital authorities, so as to remove the provisions relating to compensation of members of a hospital authority for serv-

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ices as an employee; to provide that a hospital authority may exercise powers now or hereafter possessed hy private corporations performing similar functions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 4. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to authorize the Director of the Budget to require payment for personal services within the State Government to be calculated and to be made on the basis of twenty-six pay periods per year; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

SB 5. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the Georgia College Council; to provide that said Council shall be an agency of the State of Georgia operated on a non profit, non-political and non-sectarian basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on University System ctf Georgia.

SB 6. By Senators Hill of the 29th and McKenzie of the 17th:
A bill relating to the State Revenue Commissioner's duties in respect to the equalization of the values of the various classes of property subject to taxation throughout the state, as amended, so as to provide that the revenue from a county tax digest shall not deviate more than 10 percent from the previous year's revenue; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 7. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce.

SB 9. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A Bill to provide that the testimony and reports of any optometrist licensed to practice in the State of Georgia shall be received by the

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state and any political subdivision thereof, and any private, educational, or other institution receiving public funds, as qualified evidence rela tive to the practice of optonietry; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 10. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to delet therefrom the requirement that all motor vehicles shall be required to have a certificate of title by January 1, 1969; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation.

SB 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide an administrative expense allowance for the members of the General Assembly when not in session or serving as member of interim legislative committees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs.

SB 12. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "In terstate Compact on Mental Health"; to enact said compact into law; to provide for the designation of the compact administrator; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Institutions & Mental Health.

SB 13. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A bill creating a Department of Public Safety, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70) so as to change the qualifications of the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

HB 1. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of tax receiver and tax collector of Terrell County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 2. By Mr. Collins of the 88th:
A bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Mitchell County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 9. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which created the Savannah District Authority, so as to provide for the expiration date of the terms of office of certain members; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 10. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignillat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th and Funk of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 13. By Mr. Mauldin of the 18th:
A bill to abolish the office of treasurer of Franklin County; to provide that the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall perform the duties of said treasurer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, January 17, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. Guy Hutchinson, pastor, St. Paul's Methodist Church, Columbus, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Eldridge of the 7th, reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 3. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the dismissal of suits in the courts of this State when they have been pending for a period of five years or longer, so as to extend the provisions of this Act to other actions and proceedings; and for other purposes.

HB 6. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 37-607, so as to provide that powers of sale and other powers in deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments may be exercised by transferees and other parties regardless of whether or not the transfer specifically includes such powers or conveys title to the property described; and for other purposes.

HB 12. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for a new code section; and for other purposes.

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HB 29. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to change the method of compensating the solicitor, clerk and the sheriff of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 30. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 31. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 32. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to increase the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee of escort for the funeral of the Honorable Brooks Pennington, ST., father of the senator from the 45th District, the following:

Senators Webb of the llth, Gillis of the 20th, Spinks of the 9th, Padgett of the 23rd, Adams of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th, Broun of the 46th, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Noble of the 19th, Lee of the 47th, Smalley of the 28th, Searcey of the 2nd and McGill of the 24th.

The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 14. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public Schools approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide that in the event a member desires to pursue full-time study which will require a break in service of more than the two years as provided in said Act, the Board of Trustees may approve in advance an additional leave of absence; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

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SB 15. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State Public schools, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 or more years of creditable service and who continue in service may continue to make contributions to the system under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 16. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill relating to the definition and regulation of the practice of law, as amended, so as to prescribe conditions under which third-year law students enrolled in organized courses or programs of legal aid in law schools in this State may render legal services to indigent persons as if admitted and licensed to practice law in this State; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 17. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for a system of officially designated Georgia Govern ment Documents in order to obtain maximum efficiency in the distribu tion and preservation of government documents; to constitute an Ad visory Council to the Legislative Services Committee to establish, main tain and oversee such system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SB 18. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the inspection of public records; to provide for photographing public records; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", so as to provide for the inspection by the public of the records of any board, bureau, com mission, authority or public agency which is wholly or partially sup ported by public moneys; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 19. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act which provides for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, so as to provide for retirement as matter of right after twenty (20) years active service without regard to age; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

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SB 20. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as 'The Pulton County employees Pension Act' " approved March 3, 1939, as amended, so as to change the provisions of said act relative to the place of election of employee members of the pension board; to change the provisions rela tive to refunds of contributions under certain conditions; to repeal con flicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 21. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill entitled an Act to amend an Act which provides a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Pulton County, so as to increase the amount of dependent benefits from 50% to 60%; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 22. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill entitled an Act to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for Pulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SR 10. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Johnson of the 42nd, Lee of the 47th, Kilpatrick of the 44th and others:
A resolution amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A resolution designating the North Pulton Special Choir as the Official State Choir; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 3. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the dismissal of suits in the courts of this State when they have been pending for a period of 5 years or longer, so as to extend the provisions of this act to other actions and proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 6. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 37-607, so as to provide that powers of sale and other powers in deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments may be exercised by transferees and other parties regardless of whether or not the transfer specifically includes such powers or conveys title to the property described; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 12. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for a new code section; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 29. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to change the method of compensating the solicitor, clerk and the sheriff of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 30. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 31. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 32. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to increase the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills were read the second time:

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SB 1. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Rowan of the 8th, Adams of the 26th, Flowers of the 10th, and others:
A bill providing the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 2. By Senators Lee of the 47th, McGill of the 24th, Gillis of the 20th, Hall of the 52nd and Adams of the 26th: A bill providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes and providing for a different rate, method of assessment, and manner of collecting ad valorem taxes due thereon, so as to exclude from the classification therein made certain motor vehicles; and for other pur poses.
SB 3. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill relating to hospital authorities, so as to remove the provisions relating to compensation of members of a hospital authority for ser vices as an employee; to provide that a hospital authority may exercise powers now or hereafter possessed by private corporations performing similar functions; and for other purposes.
SB 4. By Senator Coggin of the 35th: A bill to authorize the Director of the Budget to require payment for personal services within the State Government to be calculated and to be made on the basis of twenty-six pay periods per year; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
SB 5. By Senator Conway of the 41st: A bill to create the Georgia College Council; to provide that said Council shall be an agency of the State of Georgia operated on a non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian basis; and for other purposes.
SB 6. By Senators Hill of the 29th and McKenzie of the 17th: A bill relating to the State Revenue Commissioner's duties in respect to the equalization of the values of the various classes of property sub ject to taxation throughout the state, as amended, so as to provide that the revenue from a county tax digest shall not deviate more than 10 percent from the previous year's revenue; and for other purposes.
SB 7. By Senator Hill of the 29th: A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

SB 9. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to provide that the testimony and reports of any optometrist licensed to practice in the State of Georgia shall be received by the state and any political subdivision thereof, and any private, educational, or other institution receiving public funds, as qualified evidence relative to the practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

SB 10. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to delete therefrom the requirement that all motor vehicles shall be required to have a certificate of title by January 1, 1969; and for other purposes.

SB 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide an administrative expense allowance for the members of the General Assembly when not in session or serving as members of interim legislative committees; and for other purposes.

SB 12. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "In terstate Compact on Mental Health", to enact said compact into law; to provide for the designation of the compact administrator; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 13. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A bill creating a Department of Public Safety, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 2, 1949, (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70) so as to change the qaulifications of the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 1. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of tax receiver and tax collector of Terrell County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 2. By Mr. Collins of the 88th:
A bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Mitchell County; and for other purposes.

HB 9. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which created the Savannah District Authority, so as to provide for the expiration date of the terms of office of certain members; and for other purposes.

HB 10. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th and Punk of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 13. By Mr. Mauldin of the 18th:
A bill to abolish the office of treasurer of Franklin County; to provide that the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall perform the duties of said treasurer; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, January 18, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. Montague Cook, pastor, First Baptist Church, Washington, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 12. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A resolution commending Coach Vince Dooley, his staff and the Univer sity of Georgia Football Team; and for other purposes.

SR 13. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution extending condolences to the family of Mr. Brooks Maddox Pennington, Sr., at his untimely passing; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 24. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 67-2002 relating to laborers, contractors, and materialman liens, so as to provide that such liens shall state the amount claimed due; and for other purposes.

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HB 26. By Messrs. Harris, Levitas and Farrar of the 118th, Jones of the 112th, Harris of the 85th, Minge of the 13th and Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to the method of indict ment of county officers for malpractice in office, so as to remove the right of the defendant to bring witnesses before the grand jury and to examine the witnesses of the prosecution; and for other purposes.

HB 34. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to place the Ordinary of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 23. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities, so as to extend the purpose for which funds may be ex pended in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

SB 24. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the judges, solicitors and other employees of city courts under the provisions of the State Employees Retirement System, approved December 21, 1953, so as to authorize credit for legislative service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate and computation of State income tax, so as to provide for certain deductions from the gross income of certain resident individuals who are veterans with service-connected disabilities and whose gross income for the tax able year does not exceed $5,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SB 26. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to declare the 30th day of May of each year, commonly known as National Memorial Day, to be a public and legal holiday in this State and to declare such day to be dies non juridicus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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SB 27. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an Act pertaining to the regisration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout this state, approved March 9, 1955, so as to change the compensation of the tag agents of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 28. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to repeal Code Section 89-9908, relating to the indictment of county officials for malpractice, and to amend an Act reorganizing the State Law Department, so as to strike therefrom the reference to Code Section 89-9908; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 29. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to create a State-wide tenure law for all administrative and teach ing personnel of the public school system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 30. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to create the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; to provide that said Fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 31. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945, as amended, so as to provide the procedure for granting credit for service in the armed forces; to provide for the procedures connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 32. By Senator Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "Act authorizing the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county em ployees", so as to provide additional pension benefits, to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

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SB 33. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act to establish the criminal court of Atlanta, ap proved September 6, 1891, as amended by an Act approved February 23, 1935, and as further amended by an Act approved March 28, 1935, and as thereafter amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 34. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a Teachers Retirement System in the state public schools to provide a minimum floor of $5.00 per month for each year of service up to 40 years for all retired members of said system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 35. By Senators Young of the 13th, Rowan of the 8th, Flowers of the 10th and Noble of the 19th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a retirement system for certain school teachers of this State, so as to provide for the payment of a minimum retirement benefit to certain members of the retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.
SB 36. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an Act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and em ployees so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.
SB 37. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitorgeneral of said circuit, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
SB 38. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act so as to abolish all justice courts and the office of the justice of the peace in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and to establish in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Atlanta, in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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SB 39. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to establish continuity and preservation of pension credit for em ployees in governmental service of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 40. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide creditable service for certain employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 24. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code Section 67-2002 relating to laborers, contractors, and materialman liens, so as to provide that such liens shall state the amount claimed due; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 26. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Parrar of the 118th, Jones of the 112th, Harris of the 85th, Minge of the 13th and Vaughn of the 117th: A bill to amend Code section 89-9908, relating to the method of indict ment of county officers for malpractice in office, so as to remove the right of the defendant to bring witnesses before the grand jury and to examine the witnesses of the prosecution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 34. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th: A bill to place the ordinary of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
The following bills were read the second time:

SB 14. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public Schools approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide that in the event a member desires to pursue full-time study which will require a break in service of more than the two years as provided in said Act, the Board of Trustees may approve in advance an additional leave of absence; and for other purposes.

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SB 15. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 or more years of creditable service and who continue in service may continue to make contributions to the system under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

SB 18. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill relating to the definition and regulation of the practice of law, as amended, so as to prescribe conditions under which third-year law students enrolled in organized courses or programs of legal aid in law schools in this State may render legal services to indigent persons as if admitted and licensed to practice law in this State; and for other pur poses.

SB 17. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for a system of officially designated Georgia Govern ment Documents in order to obtain maximum efficiency in the distri bution and preservation of government documents; to constitute an Advisory Council to the Legislative Services Committee to establish, maintain and oversee such system; and for other purposes.

SB 18. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the inspection of public records: to provide for photographing public records; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", so as to provide for the inspection by the public of the records of any board, bureau, commission, authority or public agency which is wholly or partially supported by public moneys; and for other purposes.

SB 19. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act which provides for pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 150,000 or more, so as to provide for retirement as a matter of right after twenty (20) years active service without regard to age; and for other purposes.

SB 20. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act know as "The Fulton County employees Pension Act" approved March 3, 1939, as amended, so as to change the provisions of said act relative to the place of election of employee members of the pension board; to change the provisions relative to refunds of contribu tions under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 21. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act which provides a system for pension and retire ment pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, so as to increase the amount of dependent benefits from 50% to 60%; and for other purposes.

SB 22. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.

HB 3. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the dismissal of suits in the courts of this State when they have been pending for a period of 5 years or longer, so as to extend the provisions of this act to other actions and proceedings; and for other purposes.

HB 6. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 37-607, so as to provide that powers of sale and other powers in deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instruments may be exercised by transferees and other parties regardless of whether or not the transfer specifically includes such powers or conveys title to the property described; and for other purposes.

HB 12. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for a new code section; and for other purposes.

HB 29. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to change the method of compensating the solicitor, clerk and the sheriff of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 30. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 31. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Tatt nall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 32. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to increase the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Econo my, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same to the Senate with the following recommenda tions :
SB 13. Do Pass by Substitute. Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Secretary.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the Governor:
SB 13. SR 12.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.
The following general bill of the Senate, favorably reported by the com mittee, was read the third time, and put upon its passage:

SB 13. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Department of Public Safety, as amended, particularly by an act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70) so as to change the qualifications of the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating a Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70), and an Act approved March 6, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 252), so as to provide that the Director of Public Safety of Georgia shall serve at the pleasure of the Department of Public Safety; to change the compensation of the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to change the age requirements for the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to re peal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act creating a Department of Public Safety, ap proved March 19, 1937, (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, particular ly by an Act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70), and an Act approved March 6, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 252), is hereby amended by striking the second and third paragraphs of Section 3 of Article I and inserting in lieu thereof one new paragraph, to read as follows:

"The Director of Public Safety of Georgia shall serve at the pleasure of the Department of Public Safety and shall be compen sated in the amount of $20,000.00 per annum to be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from the fourth paragraph of Section 3 of Article I the figure "55" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "60" so that said paragraph shall read as follows:

"He shall be of good moral character and of sound physical condition, not less than 25 nor more than 60 years of age at the time of appointment, and shall have had at least three years' experience as a law enforcement officer, or as an officer of the United States Army or National Guard, or as an officer in some other organiza tion of this State, another State, or of the United States."

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following amendment to the sub stitute :
Amend SB 13 by striking the new paragraph provided in Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"The Director of Public Safety of Georgia shall serve at the pleasure of the Department of Public Safety and shall be compen sated in the amount of $16,000.00 per annum to be paid in equal monthly or semi-monthly installments; provided, however, that said $16,000.00 shall be increased by five percent (5%) for each four (4) years of service rendered by said Director, in any capacity, to the State of Georgia. The Director shall receive no other com pensation or allowances except as herein provided."

On the adoption of the amendment to the substitute, the ayes were 37, nays 3, and the amendment to the substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 37, nays 4, and the substitute was adopted as amended.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 27, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

Senator Coggin of the 35th asked unanimous consent that SB 13 be immediate ly transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

Senator Dean of the 6th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay on the amendment, the substitute and the bill.

The consent was granted.

Senator Hoiloway of the 12th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay.

The consent was granted.

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Senator Johnson of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Jack D. Smith, pastor, First Methodist Church, Dublin, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.

HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the filing of the appraiser's return must be given to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in which property set apart is located if such property is in a county other than the county where the application for a year's support has been filed; and for other purposes.

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HB 37. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 109-6-107 of the Code of Georgia, relating to notice under bulk transfers, so as to provide additional methods of giving notice; and for other purposes.

HB 38. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend the Appellate Procedure Act of 1965, so as to amend Section 17 of said Act, relating to errors in instructions to a jury, so that as a condition to appeal, exceptions must be taken before the jury returns its verdict in civil cases only and not in criminal cases to the court's giving or failure to give an instruction; and for other purposes.

HB 47. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 9-103, relating to applicants for admission to the practice of law, so as to change the exceptions and exemptions for the education requirements prescribed in said chapter; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolution of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 41. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Com pact for Education": to enact said compact into law; to provide for the appointment of the Georgia members of the Education Commission of the States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 42. By Senator Miller of the 43rd :
A bill to provide for compensation to persons or the dependents of such persons who sustain personal injury or are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime or to apprehend a suspected criminal, or in aiding or attempting to aid a police officer so to do; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 43. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to provide an office of local affairs; to declare the intent of the legislature in providing for said office; to provide for an advisory board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

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SB 44. By Senators Adams of the 26th and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to provide for the licensing and regulation of collection agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 45. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to regulate and control "fire bombs" or "Molotov cocktails" to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 14. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution to repeal a resolution requesting Congress to call a Conven tion for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 15. By Senator Spinks of the 9th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to reapportionment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the filing of the appraiser's return must be given to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any conuty in which property set apart is located if such property is in a county other than the county where the application for a year's sup port has been filed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 37. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code section 109A-6-107 of the Code of Georgia, relat ing to notice under bulk transfers, so as to provide additional methods of giving notice; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 38. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend the Appellate Procedure Act of 1965, so as to amend section 17 of said act, relating to errors in instructions to a jury, so that as a condition to appeal, exceptions must be taken before the jury re turns its verdict in civil cases only and not in criminal cases to the court's giving or failure to give an instruction; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 47. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 9-103, relating to applicants for admission to the practice of law, so as to change the exceptions and exemptions for the education requirements prescribed in said chapter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills of the Senate and House were read the second time:

SB 23. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities, so as to extend the purpose for which funds may be expended in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

SB 24. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the judges, solicitors and other employees of city courts under the provisions of the State Employees Retirement System, approved December 21, 1953, so as to authorize credit for leg islative service; and for other purposes.

SB 25. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to the imposition, rate and computation of State income tax, so as to provide for certain deduc tions from the gross income of certain resident individuals who are veterans with service-connected disabilities and whose gross income for the taxable year does not exceed $5,000.00; and for other purposes.

SB 26. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to declare the 30th day of May of each year, commonly known as as National Memorial Bay, to be a public and legal holiday in this State and to declare such day to be dies non juridicus; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 27. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout this state, approved March 9, 1955, so as to change the compensation of the tag agents of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

SB 28. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to repeal Code Section 89-9908, relating to the indictment of county officials for malpractice, and to amend an Act reorganizing the State Law Department, so as to strike therefrom the reference to Code Section 89-9908; and for other purposes.

SB 29. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to create a State-wide tenure law for all administrative and teaching personnel of the public school system; and for other purposes.

SB 30. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to create the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; to provide that said Fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

SB 31. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945, as amended, so as to pro vide the procedure for granting credit for service in the armed forces; to provide for the procedures connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 32. By Senator Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Act authorizing the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county em ployees", so as to provide additional pension benefits, to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 33. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act to establish the criminal court of Atlanta, approved September 6, 1891, as amended by an act approved February 23, 1935, and as further amended by an act approved March 28, 1935, and as thereafter amended; and for other purposes.

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SB 34. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill establishing a Teachers Retirement System in the state public schools to provide a minimum floor of $5.00 per month for each year of service up to 40 years for all retired members of said system; and for other purposes.

SB 35. By Senators Young of the 13th, Rowan of the 8th, Flowers of the 10th and Noble of the 19th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a retirement system for certain school teachers of this State, so as to provide for the payment of a minimum retirement benefit to certain members of the retirement sys tem; and for other purposes.

SB 36. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Su preme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and employees so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 37. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitorgeneral of said circuit, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 38. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act so as to abolish all justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and to estab lish in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Atlanta, in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

SB 39. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to establish continuity and preservation of pension credit for employees in governmental service of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 40. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, as amended, so as to provide creditable service for certain employees; and for other purposes.

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HB 24. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 67-2002 relating to laborers, contractors, and materialman liens, so as to provide that such liens shall state the amount claimed due; and for other purposes.

HB 26. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Parrar of the 118th, Jones of the 112th, Harris of the 85th, Minge of the 13th and Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code section 89-9908, relating to the method of indict ment of county officers for malpractice in office, so as to remove the right of the defendant to bring witnesses before the grand jury and to examine the witnesses of the prosecution; and for other purposes.

HB 34. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to place the ordinary of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

Senator Fincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 3. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 6. Do Pass. HB 12. Do Pass.

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HB 24. Do Pass. HB 26. Do Pass as Amended.

Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SR 12. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 16. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable Claude Clements; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Howard Ethington, pastor, First Baptist Church, Barnesville, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Young of the 13th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 8. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A bill to amend an act to create and organize Commissioner of Chat ham County, who shall be ex officio Judges, to define their jurisdiction and duties, so as to change the method of filling vacancies which occur in the office of Commissioners of Chatham County and ex officio Judges; and for other purposes.

HB 14. By Mr. Hutchinson of the 79th:
A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a Health Insurance Plan for employees of the county boards of health; and for other purposes.

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HB 39. By Messrs. Dorminy of the 72nd, Mixon of the 81st, Knapp of the 109th, Underwood of the 61st, Sullivan of the 95th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the amount of funds to be paid by counties for forest fire protection for privately owned forest land; and for other purposes.

HR 17. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may authorize and provide for a Civil Service System and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County; and for other purposes.

HB 48. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 109A-10 relating to the Uniform Com mercial Code, so as to provide for the specific repeal of certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1910 concerning the law of negotiable instru ments; and for other purposes.

HB 54. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide the manner in which executors, administrators and trustees may satisfy certain bequests and transfers by distribution of assets in kind; and for other purposes.

HB 55. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that any petit juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the superior court of any county shall be legally compe tent and qualified to serve as a juror under certain conditions in any other court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th, Howell of the 86th and many others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eavesdropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 40. By Messrs. Jordan of the 78th, Dailey of the 66th and Howell of the 86th:
A resolution relative to the naming of the reservoir created by Walter F. George Dam; and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read and adopted:

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HR 40. By Messrs. Jordan of the 78th, Howell of the 86th and Dailey of 66th:
A resolution relative to the naming of the reservoir created by Walter F. George Dam; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 46. By Senators Fincher of the 51st and Moore of the 31st:
A bill to provide for the safeguarding of the public health, safety and welfare by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production, distribution and use of drugs, medicines, poisons, etc., to repeal con flicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 47. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd, Chapman of the 32nd and others:
A bill creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, so as to change the compensation of the Authority members; to require that contractors who are awarded contracts by the Authority shall give bond in an amount equal to the amount of the bid; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 48. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Gillis of the 20th, Spinks of the 9th, Adams of the 5th, Padgett of the 23rd and others:
A bill to amend the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the portion of the estimated cost of the minimum foundation program to be paid by local funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 49. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to fees in general to which the ordinaries are entitled, so as to provide that for every pistol license, application and bond, the fee shall be $2.00 per year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 50. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Coggin of the 35th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the fee for a pistol license, so as to provide for a fee of $2.00 per year to be charged by the Ordinary issuing such

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license; to provide that the license shall cover a period of 1 to 3 years at the discretion of Ordinary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 51. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the obtaining and recording of pistol licenses, so as to provide that the licensee shall give a bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $1,000.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 52. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill relating to preference given the wife in the appointment of a guardian for a spouse; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 53. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to provide for a guardian the authority to employ competent legal counsel for the ward he represents; to provide that the expenses and fees of such counsel may be fixed by the Ordinary; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 54. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the acknowledgment of a minor eighteen years of age or over to the probate of a will in solemn form; to provide that such acknowledgment shall be an assent to the admitting of the will to record on proper proof and to letters being issued without further delay; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 55. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the allowance of extra compensation for extraordi nary services, so as to provide that the allowance to become conclusive as to the parties at interest upon the dismission of the administrator or executor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 56. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the petition for leave to sell land by an administra tor, notice and order; to provide for sale of land by an administrator at private sale; to provide the procedure thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 57. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill to provide that in certain counties property moved away from the premises pursuant to the execution of a dispossessory warrant or process shall be placed in storage; to provide for recovery of said property by the defendant; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 58. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to add the require ment that mutual wills, other than mutual wills based on express contract, must contain an express statement that such wills are mutual wills and to provide that this act shall apply to wills of all persons dying after the effective date of the act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 59. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the disposition by an Executor of income received during the period of administration from property which is used to pay debts, taxes, expenses of administration, general legacies, and other corpus charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 17. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution to create a committee to study the problem of and distri bution of funds by the Georgia Department of Public Health to and among the various counties of Georgia, for use by such counties in the treatment of mentally ill persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 8. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A bill to amend an act to create and organize commissioners of Chat ham County, who shall be ex officio judges, to define their jurisdiction

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and duties, so as to change the method of filling vacancies which occur in the office of commissioners of Chatham County and ex officio judges; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 14. By Mr. Hutchinson of the 79th:
A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a Health Insurance Plan for employees of the county boards of health; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.
HB 39. By Messrs. Dorminy of the 72nd, Mixon of the 81st, Knapp of the 109th, Underwood of the 61st, Sullivan of the 95th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the amount of funds to be paid by counties for forest fire protection for privately owned forest land; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 48. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 109A-10 relating to the Uniform Commer cial Code, so as to provide for the specific repeal of certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1910 concerning the law of negotiable instru ments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 54. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide the manner in which executors, administrators and trustees may satisfy certain bequests and transfers by distribution of assets in kind; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 55. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that any petit juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the superior court of any county shall be legally compe tent and qualified to serve as a juror under certain conditions in any other court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th, Howell of the 86th, Mixon of the 81st, Jones of the 112th and many others:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eaves dropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HR 17. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may authorize and provide for a Civil Service System and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolution were read the second time:

SB 41. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Compact for Education"; to enact said compact into law; to provide for the appointment of the Georgia members of the Education Com mission of the States; and for other purposes.

SB 42. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for compensation to persons or the dependents of such persons who sustain personal injury or are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime or to apprehend a suspected criminal, or in aiding or attempting to aid a police officer so to do; and for other purposes.

SB 43. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to provide an office of local affairs; to declare the intent of the legislature in providing for said office; to provide for an advisory board; and for other purposes.

SB 44. By Senators Adams of the 26th and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to provide for the licensing and regulation of collection agencies; and for other purposes.

SB 45. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to regulate and control "fire bombs" or "Molotov cocktails" to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

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SR 14. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution to repeal a resolution requesting Congress to call a Con vention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.

HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.

HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the filing of the ap praiser's return must be given to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in which property set apart is located if such property in in a county other than the county where the application for a year's support has been filed; and for other purposes.

HB 37. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code section 109A-6-107 of the Code of Georgia, relat ing to notice under bulk transfers, so as to provide additional methods of giving notice; and for other purposes.

HB 38. By Mr. Paris of 23rd:
A bill to amend the Appellate Procedure Act of 1965, so as to amend section 17 of said act, relating to errors in instructions to a jury, so that as a condition to appeal, exceptions must be taken before the jury returns its verdict in civil cases only and not in criminal cases to the court's giving or failure to give an instruction; and for other purposes.

HB 47. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 9-103, relating to applicants for admis sion to the practice of law, so as to change the exceptions and exemp tions for the education requirements prescribed in said chapter; and for other purposes.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following reso lution of the Senate and has instructed me as Vice-Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 15. Do Pass as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Smith of 18th District,
Vice-Chairman.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appro priations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the fol lowing bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation.
SB 4. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 1. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 13. Do Pass. HB 34. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

The following local bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

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HB 1. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of the tax receiver and tax collector of Terrell County into the single office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Terrell County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Terrell County, approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 3337), so as to abolish the present mode of compensating the Tax Commissioner of Terrell County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide that all fees, commissions, costs, emoluments, and perquisites of whatever kind shall become the property of the county; to provide for the col lection of all such fees, commissions, costs, emoluments, and perqui sites; to provide for periodic statements; to provide for the employ ment and compensation of a clerk; to provide the procedures con nected therewith; to provide for the maintenance of records; to provide for audits; to provide for the withholding of the salary of the tax com missioner under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Terrell County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Terrell County, approved March 13, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 3337) is hereby amended by striking Section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof four (4) new sections to be numbered Sections 9, 9A, 9B, and 9C, to read as follows:
"Section 9. The Tax Commissioner of Terrell County shall re ceive for his services a salary of $12,700.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Terrell County. It is specifically provided that the tax commissioner shall not be entitled to retain the commissions allowed by an act relating to the commission on taxes collected in excess of a certain percentage of the taxes due according1 to the Tax Net Digest, approved January 17, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra Session, p. 297), as amended."
"Section 9A. All fees, forfeitures, penalties, commissions, costs, allowances, and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind now or hereafter allowed by law to be received or collected by the tax commissioner shall become the property of Terrell County. The tax commissioner shall collect, receive and hold all such funds in trust for Terrell County as public monies, and shall pay the same to the fiscal authority of said county on or

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before the 10th day of each month next following the month in which they were collected or received. At the time of each of such monthly payments, the tax commissioner shall also furnish the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Terrell County with a detailed itemized statement, under oath, of all such funds received or collected during the preceding month and the sources from which the funds were received or collected."

"Section 9B. The tax commissioner shall have the sole power and authority to employ one clerk, who shall receive and be paid a salary of not less than $2400.00 per annum and not more than $3600.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Terrell County. The amount of the salary of said clerk shall be determined and fixed in the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Terrell County. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the tax com missioner to designate and name the person who shall be employed as such clerk, and to prescribe his duties and assignments, and to remove or replace such clerk at will and within his sole discre tion."

"Section 9C. The tax commissioner shall maintain and keep a set of books and records in his office which shall be audited once each year by the county auditors. In the event the tax commis sioner shall fail to keep such records, and shall fail to properly remit all fees, costs or other emoluments to Terrell County, the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Terrell County shall have the power and authority to withhold a sufficient amount of the salary of said tax commissioner to reimburse Terrell County for such fees, costs, and other emoluments as aforesaid that the tax commissioner shall have failed to lawfully remit, as reflected by the audit each year by the county auditors."

Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following its approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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Senator Carter of the 14th asked unanimous consent that HB 1 be imme diately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

HB 13. By Mr. Mauldin of the 18th:
A bill to abolish the office of treasurer of Franklin County; to provide that the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues shall perform the duties of said treasurer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 34. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to place the ordinary of Baldwin County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 3. By Senator Fincher of the 54th: A bill relating to hospital authorities, so as to remove the provisions relating to compensation of members of a hospital authority for serv ices as an employee; to provide that a hospital authority may exer cise powers now or hereafter possessed by private corporations per forming similar functions; and for other purposes.

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Senator Pincher of the 54th asked unanimous consent that SB 3 be post poned to February 13, 1967.

The consent was granted.

SB 4. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to authorize the Director of the Budget to require payment for personal services within the State Government to be calculated and to be made on the basis of twenty-six pay periods per year; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 6. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code section 37-607, so as to provide that powers of sale and other powers in deeds of trust, mortgages, and other instru ments may be exercised by transferees and other parties regardless of whether or not the transfer specifically includes such powers or conveys title to the property described; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 12. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code chapter 67-13, relating to conveyances to secure debt, so as to provide for a new code section; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 24. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code section 67-2002 relating to laborers, contractors, and materialman liens, so as to provide that such liens shall state the amount claimed due; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 26. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Parrar of the 118th, Jones of the 112th, Harris of the 85th, Minge of the 13th and Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code section 89-9908, relating to the method of indict ment of county officers for malpractice in office, so as to remove the right of the defendant to bring witnesses before the grand jury and to examine the witnesses of the prosecution; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 26 as follows:
1. By striking from the caption the phrase "at all stages of the proceedings" and by substituting in lieu thereof: "during the presen tation of all evidence and statements of the accused" so that the amended clauses shall read: "to provide that the accused and his coun sel shall have the right to be present during the presentation of all evidence and statements of the accused";
2. Section 1 of the House Bill 26 is amended by striking from the next to the last sentence of Section 1 the phrase: "at all stages of the proceedings" and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "during the presentation of all evidence and statements of the accused, sworn or unsworn, on the proposed indictment, presentment, or accusation, after which he and his counsel shall retire from the grand jury room" so that the amended clause shall read: "the accused and his counsel shall have the right to be present during the presentation of all evi-

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dence and statements of the accused, sworn or unsworn, on the pro posed indictment, presentment, or accusation, after which he and his counsel shall retire from the grand jury room".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 5.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Abney of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay.

The consent was granted.
The following resolution of the Senate, favorably reported by the committee, was taken up for consideration:

SR 15. By Senator Spinks of the 9th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relat ing to reapportionment; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:

Amend SR 15 by deleting the date "December 1, 1967" and substituting in lieu thereof the date "February 13, 1967".

The amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the resolution as amended, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators Johnson of the 42nd, chairman, Spinks of the 9th, vice-chairman, Shea of the 3rd, Gregory of the 15th, Hensley of the 33rd, Webb of the llth, Stephens of the 36th, Smalley of the 28th, Coggin of the 35th, Fincher of the 51st and Kidd of the 25th.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:
HR 53. By Mr. Smith of the 54th and Busbee of the 79th: A resolution relative to adjournment of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 13. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Department of Public Safety, as amended, particularly by an act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949), so as to change the qualifications of the Director of Public Safety of Georgia; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report

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the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 4. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administra tive Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 13. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 53. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th and Busbee of the 79th:
A resolution relative to adjournment of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Under the provisions of HR 53, the president announced the Senate ad journed until February 13, 1967 at 10:00 o'clock a. m.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 13, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend William Holmes Borders, pastor, Wheat Street Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Friday, January 20th's, proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following: bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 11. By Messrs. Richardson of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act to revise the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of 1933, so as to provide for the service of the petition and order for adoption upon non-residents and of those parties whose addresses are unknown; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the Director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.

HB 72. By Mrs. Merritt of the 68th:
A bill to amend Code Title 53, known as "Husband and Wife", so as to define those persons eligible to give parental consent for underage marriage applicants; and for other purposes.

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HR 28. By Messrs. Matthews and Fallin of the 94th, Barber of the 24th, Peterson of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 79th and Wigging of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize State taxation for school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HR 56. By Mr. Potts of the 33rd: A resolution relative to the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.
SR 12. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Smalley of the 28th, Hill of the 29th and others: A resolution commending Coach Vince Dooley, his staff and the Uni versity of Georgia Football Team; and for other purposes.
HR 59. By Messrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Cook of the 123rd, Holder of the 70th and Thompson of the 110th: A resolution urging that venereal disease education be offered in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House to-wit:
HB 1. By Mr. Hall of the 67th: A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Terrell County into the single office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 21. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution relative to the creation of an Atlantic Union Delegation; and for other purposes.

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SR 23. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Kidd of the 25th, Holloway of the 12th, Conway of the 41st, Moore of the 31st, Knight ol the 16th, Hensley of the 33rd, Flowers of the 10th, Spinks of the 9th, Lee of the 47th, Kennedy of the 4th, London of the 50th and Hill of the 29th:
A resolution commending Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on February 6th, 1967, Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd resigned as Head Coach of the football team of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, the reputation of Coach Dodd as an outstanding ath lete and coach is known throughout the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Coach Dodd's career in athletics began while he was attending high school in Kingsport, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, as a student at the University of Tennessee, Coach Dodd earned nine letters in athletics and, after the 1930 football sea son at the University of Tennessee, he was named on the Grantland Rice All-American Team of 1930; and

WHEREAS, in 1931, he was named as the Backfield Coach for the football team of the Georgia Institute of Technology known renownly as the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets; and
WHEREAS, in 1945, at the age of 36 years, he was named as Head Coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to succeed Coach William A. (Bill) Alexander; and
WHEREAS, in 1950, shortly after the death of Coach William A. (Bill) Alexander, Coach Bobby Dodd was named as Athletic Director of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and from such time has con tinued to serve as Head Coach of the Georgia Tech football team and Athletic Director of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association; and
WHEREAS, in 1961, Coach Dodd was selected to join the list of players in the National Football Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, during his career as Head Coach, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have won 165 games, tied 8 games and lost 64 games; the team was invited to 13 bowl games, with a record of nine wins and four losses; and
WHEREAS, during his career 22 players on the football teams coached by him were named to recognized All-American teams; and

WHEREAS, notwithstanding his numerous duties as Head Coach and Athletic Director, Coach Dodd was active in civic affairs of his community and State and at all times cooperated with various chari ties, particularly those charities which involved crippled children; and

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WHEREAS, Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd will continue to serve as Athletic Director of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the sincerest appreciation be ex pressed to Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd for his outstanding efforts dur ing his career at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and he is hereby wished every success as he continues his career as Athletic Director of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and in whatever other endeavors he participates.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body does hereby ex press its most sincere hope that Coach Dodd's ensuing surgery and medical treatment will be successful and that he will be able to return to his duties in the near future.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be placed upon the journals of the Senate and House of Representatives, and that the Secretary of the Senate is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this resolution with the seal of the General Assembly affixed thereto to the Honorable Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th presented Honorable Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd to the Senate. Coach Dodd addressed the Senate briefly.

HR 56. By Mr. Potts of the 33rd:
A resolution relative to the University of Georgia football team; and for other purposes.

HR 59. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Cook of the 123rd, Holder of the 70th and Thompson of the 110th:
A resolution urging that venereal disease education be offered in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 60. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill providing a salary for the official court reporter of the North eastern Judicial Circuit in lieu of certain fees, so as to increase the salary of said reporter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 61. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the dispensing with the necessity of appointing a guardian for certain minors and incompetent persons when the per sonal property of a minor does not exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 62. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill relating to bail required for certain proceedings instituted for recovery of personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 63. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the payment or delivery of the assets of an intes tate decedent whose personal property does not exceed $1,000 upon af fidavit without the necessity of seeking letters of administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 64. By Senators Rowan of the 8th and Young of the 13th:
A bill providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide that motor vehicles shall be returned for taxation at the time the owner makes application for the registration of his motor vehicle and the purchase of a license tag therefor; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.
SB 65. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to abandonment of children and the penalties therefor, as amended, so as to provide that any father or mother who shall will fully and voluntarily abandon his or her child, either legitimate or illegitimate, after leaving this State shall be guilty of a felony; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 66. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill authorizing State agencies to provide technical services to local governments on a reimbursable basis; to provide the procedure con nected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

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SB 67. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner and other taxing officials may furnish to the taxing officials of other states tax in formation to be used only for tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 68. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for uniform, fair and equitable treatment of persons, businesses and nonprofit organizations displaced by State and local programs; to provide for relocation expenses; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SB 69. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to establish the department of Community development, to streng then and extend the role of the State in existing communities within the State; to improve the administration of Federal grant programs within the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SR 18. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the apportionment of members of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 19. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that municipalities and counties shall have all residual func tional powers of government not denied by said Constitution or by law; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SR 20. By Senator Stephens of the 36th:
A resolution creating the Penal Institutions Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 26. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the organization of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 11. By Messrs. Richardson of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act to revise the adoption laws now set forth in chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the service of the petition and order for adoption upon non-residents and of those parties whose addresses are unknown; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend section 88-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 72. By Mrs. Merritt of the 68th: A bill to amend Code Title 53, known as "Husband and Wife", so as to define those persons eligible to give parental consent for underage marriage applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.
HR 28. By Messrs. Matthews and Fallin of the 94th, Barber of the 24th, Peterson of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 79th and Wiggins of the 32nd: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize State taxation for school lunch purposes; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills were read the second time:

SB 46. By Senators Pincher of the 51st and Moore of the 31st:
A bill to provide for the safeguarding of the public health, safety and welfare by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production, distribution and use of drugs, medicines, poisons, etc., to repeal con flicting laws, and for other purposes.

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SB 47. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd, Chapman of the 32nd and others:
A bill creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, so as to change the compensation of the Authority members; to require that con tractors who are awarded contracts by the Authority shall give bond in an amount equal to the amount of the bid; and for other purposes.

SB 48. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Gillis of the 20th, Spinks of the 9th, Adams of the 5th, Padgett of the 23rd and others:
A bill to amend the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the portion of the estimated cost of the minimum founda tion program to be paid by local funds; and for other purposes.

SB 49. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to fees in general to which the ordinaries are entitled, so as to provide that for every pistol license, application and bond, the fee shall be $2.00 per year; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 50. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Coggin of the 35th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the fee for a pistol license, so as to provide for a fee of $2.00 per year to be charged by the Ordinary issuing such license; to provide that the license shall cover a period of 1 to 3 years at the discretion of Ordinary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 51. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the obtaining and recording of pistol licenses, so as to provide that the licensee shall give a bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $1,000.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

SB 52. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill relating to preference given the wife in the appointment of a guardian for a spouse; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 53. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to provide for a guardian the authority to employ competent legal counsel for the ward he represents; to provide that the expenses and fees of such counsel may be fixed by the Ordinary; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 54. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the acknowledgment of a minor eighteen years of age or over to the probate of a will in solemn form; to provide that such acknowledgement shall be an assent to the admitting of the will to record on proper proof and to letters being issued without further delay: and for other purposes.

SB 55. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the allowance of extra compensation for extraordinary services, so as to provide that the allowance to become conclusive as to the parties at interest upon the dismission of the administrator or executor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 56. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the petition for leave to sell land by an administrator, notice and others; to provide for sale of land by an administrator at private sale; to provide the procedure thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 57. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill to provide that in certain counties property moved away from the premises pursuant to the execution of a dispossessory warrant or process shall be placed in storage; to provide for recovery of said pro perty by the defendant; and for other purposes.

SB 58. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to add the require ment that mutual wills, other than mutual wills based on express con tract, must contain an express statement that such wills are mutual wills and to provide that this act shall apply to wills of all persons dying after the effective date of the act; and for other purposes.

SB 59. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the disposition by an Executor of income received during the period of administration from property which is used to pay debts, taxes, expenses of administration, general legacies, and other corpus charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 8. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A bill to amend an act to create and organize commissioners of Chatham County, who shall be ex officio judges, do define their jurisdiction and

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duties, so as to change the method of filling vacancies which occur in the office of commissioners of Chatham County and ex officio judges; and for other purposes.

HB 14. By Mr. Hutchinson of the 79th:
A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a Health In surance Plan for employees of the county boards of health; and for other purposes.

HB 39. By Messrs. Dorminy of the 72nd, Mixon of the 81st, Knapp of the 109th, Underwood of the 61st, Sullivan of the 95th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the amount of funds to be paid by counties for forest fire protection for privately owned forest land; and for other purposes.

HB 48. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 109A-10 relating to the Uniform Com mercial Code, so as to provide for the specific repeal of certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1910 concerning the law of negotiable instru ments; and for other purposes.

HB 54. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide the manner in which executors, administrators and trustees may satisfy certain bequests and transfers by distribution of assets in kind; and for other purposes.

HB 55. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that any petit juror drawn, selected, and summoned for service in the superior court of any county shall be legally com petent and qualified to serve as a juror under certain conditions in any other court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this state; and for other purposes.

HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th, Howell of the 86th, Mixon of the 81st, Jones of the 112th and many others:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eaves dropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.

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HR 17. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may authorize and provide for a Civil Service System and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County; and for other pur poses.

Senator Kidd of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB. 26. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Kidd of 25th District, Chairman.

Under motion of Senator Webb of the llth, the president appointed the following senators as a committee to study reapportionment of the Senate:

Senators Hall of the 52nd, chairman, Spinks of the 9th, vice-chairman, Lee of the 47th, secretary, Gardner of the 1st, Rowan of the 8th, Hensley of the 33rd, Webb of the llth, Smith of the 18th, Smalley of the 28th, Johnson of the 42nd, Coggin of the 35th, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Broun of the 46th and McGill of the 24th.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 3. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 88-18, relating to hospital authorities, so as to remove the provisions relating to compensation of members of a hospital authority for services as an employee; to provide that a hospital authority may exercise powers now or hereafter possessed by private corporations performing similar functions; and for other pur poses.
Senator Fincher of the 54th asked unanimous consent that SB 3 be with drawn from further consideration.

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The consent was granted.

SB 26. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to declare the 30th day of May of each year, commonly known as National Memorial Day, to be a public and legal holiday in this State and to declare such day to be dies non juridicus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Kidd of the 25th asked unanimous consent that SB 26 be postponed to February 16, 1967.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 14, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Harold D. Zwald, pastor, West Manor Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House to-wit:

HB 73. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary, so as to provide an automobile allowance for the Deputy Sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 92. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th: A bill to amend an act amending the several Acts incorporating the City of St. Marys in the County of Camden, so as to provide for council posts; and for other purposes.
HB 93. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Charlton County known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 95. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Rome by striking the year "1965" as it appears in Line 5, page 2376 of 1966 Georgia Laws, and substituting therefor the year "1968"; and for other purposes.

HB 96. By Mr. Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to provide a board of com missioners for the County of Elbert", so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of Chairman; and for other purposes.

HB 97. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Telfair County, so as to provide that the February term of the grand jury of the Telfair Superior Court shall select the Auditor of the books and records of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

HB 98. By Messrs. Wigging and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Carrollton, so as to change the rate of taxation for school purposes in and for said City; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Carrollton ad valorem tax rate", so as to change the limit of the ad valorem tax rate on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 100. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the County Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HR 29. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Vaughn and Smith of the 117th, Davis, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of DeKalb County shall reimburse the muncipalities located wholly within DeKalb County for 30% of the cost of maintaining the police forces of such municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HB 109. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 102-102, relating to general rules of construction for statutes, so as to provide for additional time within which to complete certain actions when the final date for completing such action shall fall on a public or legal holiday; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Messrs. Westlake of the 119th and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any distributor of any publication to refuse to sell to any dealer publications if the distributor predicates his refusal to sell upon the dealer's refusal to purchase certain additional publications; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 70. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to create the Polk County Water Authority and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidat ing projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st: A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District elected from the Cedar Lake-Fite School attendance area and the Fish Creek-Antioch School attendance area; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SB 72. By Senator Snialley of the 28th: A bill relating to the Court of Appeals, so as to remove the require ment that all criminal cases shall be assigned to one division; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
SB 73. By Senators Kidd of the 25th, Stephens of the 36th and Fincher of the 51st: A bill to provide certain requirements relative to the construction of public buildings, paid for, in whole or in part, from public funds, in

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order to make such buildings accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 74. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Conway of the 41st and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to provide a Code of Honesty for all officials and employees of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SB 75. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Scientific Research.

SR 22. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to the method of amending the Con stitution and to provide for the continuation amendments; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 24. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A resolution creating a study committee to study the feasibility of placing speed governors upon all motor vehicles sold in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 25. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A resolution establishing a Code of Ethics for Government Service within the State of Georgia and all governments therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SR 27. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of establishing a state liaison office in Washington, D. C.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 28. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt personal clothing and effects, household furnishings and equip ment and other personal property used within the home, tools and implements of trade of manual laborers and domestic animals, from all ad valorem taxation for State, County, municipal and school pur poses; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 50. By Messrs. Westlake of the 119th and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any distributor of any publication to refuse to sell to any dealer publications if the distributor predicates his refusal to sell upon the dealer's refusal to purchase certain additional publications; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 73. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary, so as to provide an automobile allowance for the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 92. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to amend an act amending the several acts incorporating the City of St. Marys in the County of Camden, so as to provide for council posts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 93. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Charlton County known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 95. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome by striking the year "1965" as it appears in line 5, page 2376 of 1966 Georgia Laws, and substituting therefor the year "1968"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 96. By Mr. Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide a board of com missioners for the County of Elbert", so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of chairman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 97. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Telfair County, so as to provide that the February term of the grand jury of the Telfair Superior Court shall select the auditor of the books and records of Telfair County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 98. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Carrollton, so as to change the rate of taxation for school purposes in and for said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 99. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Carrollton ad valorem tax rate", so as to change the limit of the ad valorem tax rate on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 100. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the County Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 109. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 102-102, relating to general rules of construction for statutes, so as to provide for additional time within which to complete certain actions when the final date for completing such action shall fall on a public or legal holiday; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 29. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Vaughn and Smith of the 117th, Davis, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of DeKalb County shall reimburse the municipalities located wholly within DeKalb County for 30% of the cost of maintaining the police forces of such municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 60. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill providing a salary for the official court reporter of the North eastern Judicial Circuit in lieu of certain fees, so as to increase the salary of said reporter; and for other purposes.

SB 61. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the dispensing with the necessity of appointing a guardian for certain minors and incompetent persons when the personal property of a minor does not exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars; and for other purposes.

SB 62. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill relating to bail required for certain proceedings instituted for the recovery of personal property; and for other purposes.

SB 63. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the payment or delivery of the assets of an intestate decedent whose personal property does not exceed $1,000 upon affidavit without the necessity of seeking letters of administration; and for other purposes.

SB 64. By Senators Rowan of the 8th and Young of the 13th:
A bill providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation pur poses, so as to provide that motor vehicles shall be returned for taxation at the time the owner makes application for the registration of his motor vehicle and the purchase of a license tag therefor; and for other purposes.

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SB 65. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to abandonment of children and the penalties therefor, as amended, so as to provide that any father or mother who shall willfully and voluntarily abandon his or her child, either legitimate or illegitimate, after leaving- this State shall be guilty of a felony; and for other purposes.

SB 66. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill authorizing State agencies to provide technical services to local governments on a reimbursable basis; to provide the procedure con nected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 67. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner and other taxing officials may furnish to the taxing officials of other states tax informa tion to be used only for tax purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 68. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for uniform, fair and equitable treatment of persons, businesses and nonprofit organizations displaced by State and local programs; to provide for relocation expenses; and for other purposes.

SB 69. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to establish the department of Community development, to strengthen and extend the role of the State in existing communities within the State; to improve the administration of Federal grant pro grams within the State; and for other purposes.

SR 18. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the apportionment of members of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 19. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that municipalities and counties shall have all residual func tional powers of government not denied by said Constitution or by law; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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HB 11. By Messrs. Richardson of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act to revise the adoption laws now set forth in chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the service of the petition and order for adoption upon non-residents and of those parties whose addresses are unknown; and for other purposes.

HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code section 88-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.

HB 72. By Mrs. Merritt of the 68th:
A bill to amend Code Title 53, known as "Husband and Wife", so as to define those persons eligible to give parental consent for underage marriage applicants; and for other purposes.

HR 28. By Messrs. Matthews and Fallin of the 94th, Barber of the 24th, Peterson of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 79th and Wiggins of the 32nd: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize State taxation for school lunch purposes; and for other purposes.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 29. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Conway of the 41st, Knight of the 16th, Stephens of the 36th, Hensley of the 33rd, Chapman of the 32nd, Kidd of the 25th, Hill of the 29th, Ward of the 39th, Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 5th: A resolution expressing condolences at the untimely passing of John K. (Jack) Williams; and for other purposes.
Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 7. Do pass as amended. HB 2. Do Pass.

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HB 10. Do Pass. HB 29. Do Pass. HB 31. Do Pass. HB 32. Do Pass. SB 47. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 9. Do pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 11. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of 17th District, Chairman.

Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce has had under consider ation the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 8. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Spinks of 9th District,
Chairman.

The following local bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 7. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Amend Section 33 (e) of SB 7 by adding the following at the end thereof:
"Provided, however, any such electrical code or regulation shall not apply to communication equipment installations made by or for a utility rendering common carrier communication services and required by it to be utilized as a part of its plant in the rendition of its duly authorized services to the public."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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SB 47. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd, and Chapman of the 32nd:

A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb-County-Marietta Water Au thority, so as to change the compensation of the Authority members; to require that contractors who are awarded contracts by the Authority shall give bond in an amount equal to the amount of the bid; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 2. By Mr. Collins of the 88th: A bill to change the terms of the Superior Court of Mitchell County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 9. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which created the Savannah District Authority, so as to provide for the expiration date of the terms of office of certain members; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 9 by inserting immediately following the title the following paragraph:

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"WHEREAS, the provisions of Article V, Section VII, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, by amendment thereto rati fied at the general election in November, 1966, changed the name of the constitutional authority of the State of Georgia theretofore known as Savannah District Authority to 'Savannah Port Au thority'; and"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 10. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th and Funk of the 116th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Pooler, so as to extend the corporate limits of said town; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Knight of the 16th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay.

The consent was granted.

HB 29. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to change the method of compensating the solicitor, clerk and the sheriff of said court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 31. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 32. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Reidsville, so as to increase the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd, Gillis of the 20th, Miller of the 43rd and Knight of the 16th:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Spinks of the 9th asked for the call of the roll, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Cox Dean Fincher of 54th Flowers Gillis

Hall Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Knight McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Broun Chapman Coggin Conway Gardner Gregory

Hensley Hill Holley Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre

Padgett Searcey Shea Smalley Ward Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 20.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Maclntyre of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 8.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 7.
SB 47.
SR 23.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

SB 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide an administrative expense allowance for the members of the General Assembly when not in session or serving as members of interim legislative committees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 2, nays 39.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Dean of the 6th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 15, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Malcolm Cole Davis, pastor, First Baptist Church, LaGrange, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 28, nays 13.

The motion prevailed, and SB 8 was placed on the calendar.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

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HB 71. By Messrs. Jones, Pickard and Buck of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other pur poses.

HB 117. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Colquitt in Miller County, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 128. By Messrs. Leonard, Cole and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Eton in the County of Murray, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to wit:

HR 96. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 39th:
A resolution expressing appreciation for the open house at the Univer sity of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 97. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 39th:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the officials of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.

HR 98. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 39th:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Institute for Legislators; and for other purposes.

HR 105. By Messrs. Lane of the 64th and Matthews of the 94th:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing addresses by Governor Lurleen Wallace and the Honorable George C. Wallace; and for other purposes.

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The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 76. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd, Moore of the 31st, Dean of the 6th, Carter of the 14th and others:
A bill to provide that any person qualifying as a candidate for public office by nomination petition shall be required to pay the cost incurred by the Secretary of State or Ordinary in examining such petition; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SB 77. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A bill to amend an Act revising the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, to game and fish, and to wildlife, approved March 7, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for temporary hunting and fishing privileges to personnel of the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

SB 78. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to regulate the giving and receiving of campaign contributions and to provide for the reporting of all campaign expenditures; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SB 79. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to authorize judges of the courts in this State, the clerks thereof, and prosecuting officials and public defenders to attend institutes and other programs of an educational nature; to provide that the expenses involved shall be a proper expenditure of public funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 80. By Senators Abney of the 53rd and London of the 50th:
A bill revising the adoption laws; so as to provide that where a decree has been entered by a superior court or any other court of competent jurisdiction of this State ordering the father to support the child and the father has failed to comply with the order for 12 months or longer, the consent of the mother alone shall suffice in any proceedings for adoption; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 81. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Walker County, approved March 5, 1957, as amended, so as to change the expense allowance of the solicitor of said Court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 82. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill providing certain minimum standards prerequisite to the original incorporation of a municipality, so as to provide that no new municipali ty shall be created if any part of the boundary thereof shall be less than three miles distant from the boundary of any existing municipality in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SR 30. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the qualifications of the Director of the State Highway Department; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SR 31. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that only qualified voters who are freeholders may vote in bond elections; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SR 33. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution amending the Rules of the State Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 71. By Messrs. Jones, Pickard and Buck of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

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HB 117. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating- and superseding the several acts incorporating the City of Colquitt, in Miller County, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 128. By Messrs. Leonard, Cole and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Eton in the County of Murray, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 70. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to create the Polk County Water Authority and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidat ing projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District elected from the Cedar Lake-Fite School attendance area and the Fish Creek-Antioch School attendance area; and for other purposes.

SB 72. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill relating to the Court of Appeals, so as to remove the require ment that all criminal cases shall be assigned to one division; and for other purposes.

SB 73. By Senators Kidd of the 25th, Stephens of the 36th and Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to provide certain requirements relative to the construction of public buildings, paid for, in whole or in part, from public funds, in order to make such buildings accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped; and for other purposes.

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SB 74. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Conway of the 41st and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to provide a Code of Honesty for all officials and employees of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 75. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 22. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to the method of amending the Constitu tion and to provide for the continuation amendments; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 25. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41t:
A resolution establishing a Code of Ethics for Government Service within the State of Georgia and all governments therein; and for other purposes.

SR 28. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt personal clothing and effects, household furnishings and equip ment and other personal property used within the home, tools and implements of trade of manual laborers and domestic animals, from all ad valorem taxation for State, County, municipal and school purposes; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 50. By Messrs. Westlake of the 118th and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for any distributor of any publication to refuse to sell to any dealer publications if the distributor predicates his refusal to sell upon the dealer's refusal to purchase certain additional publications; and for other purposes.

HB 73. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Fannin County upon an annual salary, so as to provide an automobile allowance for the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 92. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to amend an act amending the several acts incorporating the City of St. Marys in the County of Camden, so as to provide for council posts; and for other purposes.

HB 93. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Charlton County known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 95. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome by striking the year "1965" as it appears in line 5, page 2376 of 1966 Georgia Laws, and substituting therefor the year "1968"; and for other purposes.

HB 96. By Mr. Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide a board of com missioners for the County of Elbert", so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of chairman; and for other purposes.

HB 97. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Telfair County, so as to provide that the February term of the grand jury of the Telfair Superior Court shall select the auditor of the books and records of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

HB 98. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Carrollton, so as to change the rate of taxation for school purposes in and for said city; and for other purposes.

HB 99. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Carrollton ad valorem tax rate", so as to change the limit of the ad valorem tax rate on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 100. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the County Commissioner; and other purposes.

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HB 109. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 102-102, relating to general rules of construction for statutes, so as to provide for additional time within which to complete certain actions when the final date for completing such action shall fall on a public or legal holiday; and for other purposes.

HR 29. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Vaugh and Smith of the 117th, Davis, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the governing authority of DeKalb County shall reimburse the municipalities located wholly within DeKalb County for 30% of the cost of maintaining the police forces of such municipalities; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SB 45. Do Pass.

SB 58. Do Pass.

SB 59. Do Pass.

HB 11. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Smalley of 28th District,

Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 50. Do pass by substitute. SB 51. Do pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

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Senator Moore of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 10. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Moore of 31st District,
Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

HR 96. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 38th: A resolution expressing appreciation for the open house at the Uni versity of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HR 97. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 38th: A resolution expressing appreciation to the officials of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes.
HR 98. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 38th: A resolution expressing appreciation to the Institute for Legislators; and for other purposes.
HR 105. By Messrs. Lane of the 64th and Matthews of the 94th: A resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing addresses by Governor Lurleen Wallace and the Honorable George C. Wallace; and for other purposes.
Senator Coggin of the 35th asked unanimous consent that HR 105 be post poned until February 16, 1967.
The consent was granted.

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Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 7.
SB 47.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

The president announced that the next order of business was the election of a member of the State Election Board.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th nominated Mrs. Harry B. Williams of DeKalb County. The nomination was seconded by Senators Coggin of the 35th and Conway of the 41st.

The following resolution was read by the secretary:

SR 34. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution to elect Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Jr., of DeKalb County as a member of the "State Election Board"; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th asked unanimous consent that further action be postponed until February 16, 1967.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 16, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Floyd Roebuck, pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

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HB 77. By Mr. Adams of the 125th:
A bill to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; and for other purposes.

HB 79. By Messrs. Longino of the 122nd, Turner, Cook and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Pairburn, so as to allow the governing body of the City of Pairburn, the Mayor and Council, to fix the pay and salaries of said Mayor and Council within a provided maximum; and for other purposes.

HB 101. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to elections and primaries for members of the City Council; and for other purposes.

HB 102. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the power and authority of the Governing Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 104. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners in certain counties, so as to provide that in such counties the annual salary shall be $4,200.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments; and for other purposes.

HB 113. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to provide for the disposition of certain fees and commissioners formerly allowed the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 129. By Messrs. Northcutt, Lee and Gary of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Mountain View, so as to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.

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HB 133. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dalton, so as to provide for a term of office of four years for the Mayor, the Councilmen from the first, second, third, and fourth wards; and for other purposes.

HB 135. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to repeal an act providing that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the traffic laws in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 141. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Hamilton, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 142. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Byron, so as to change the method of electing the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide for an allowance for uniforms; and for other purposes.

HB 150. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a municipal court of Atlanta (now the Civil Court of Fulton County), so as to provide that the compensation of the marshal and clerk of said court shall be set by the county com mission; and for other purposes.

HB 159. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Washington County, so as to provide for assistants within the Tax Com missioner's office; and for other purposes.

HB 161. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter, and Greene, so as to change the compensation of the Chairman and the

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other Commissioners of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 162. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the Treasurer of Sumter County, so as to increase the compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 125. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Adams of the 125th, Dillon of the 128th, Daugherty of the 134th, Carnes of the 129th and Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Code Section 59-202 which relates to the number of Grand Jurors by changing the minimum number of Grand Jurors; and other purposes.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 83. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill relating to the Attorney General and the Dept. of Law, as amended, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall be authorized to defend state officials and employees for certain criminal offenses; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 84. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior court for the North western Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for two judges in said court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 85. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to enact the Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SB 86. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Spinks of the 9th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia and to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions

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concerning banks and banking, as amended, particularly by an Act approved Feb. 9, 1960, and by an Act approved April 12, 1963, so as to redefine "bank office" and "bank facility"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 87. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by any county officer, official, or employee who receives a salary for his services in such capacity; to provide the procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 88. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for the auditing of all funds expended by the legislative branch of the State government; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 89. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide uniform standards for audits of municipalities and counties within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 90. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for an annual financial report for each department and agency of the State government receiving appropriations from the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 91. By Senators Bateman of the 27th, Hall of the 52nd and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the provision relative to real estate brokers and real estate salesman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce.

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SB 92. By Senator Spinks of the 9th:
A bill to amend the "State Properties Control Code," to provide the procedure for the sale of certain property commonly known as Western and Atlantic Railroad and related property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

HB 77. By Mr. Adams of the 125th:
A bill to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 79. By Messrs. Longino of the 122nd, Turner, Cook and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Fairburn, so as to allow the governing body of the City of Fairburn, the mayor and council, to fix the pay and salaries of said mayor and council within a provided maximum; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 101. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st: A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to elections and primaries for members of the City Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 102. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st: A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the power and authority of the governing authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 104. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners in certain counties, so as to provide that in such counties the annual salary shall be $4,200.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 113. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to provide for the disposition of certain fees and commissions formerly allowed the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 125. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Adams of the 125th, Dillon of the 128th, Daugherty of the 134th, Games of the 129th and Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Code section 59-202 which relates to the number of grand jurors by changing the minimum number of grand jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 129. By Messrs. Northcutt, Lee and Gary of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Mountain View, so as to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 133. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dalton, so as to provide for a term of office of four years for the mayor, the councilmen from the first, second, third and fourth wards; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 135. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to repeal an act providing that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 141. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Hamilton, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 142. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Byron, so as to change the method of electing the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 143. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide for an allowance for uniforms; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 150. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a municipal court of Atlanta (now the Civil Court of Fulton County), so as to provide that the compensa tion of the marshal and clerk of said court shall be set by the county commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 159. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County, so as to provide for assistants within the tax commissioner's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 161. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the other Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Sumter County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 162. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Sumter County, so as to increase the compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 76. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd, Moore of the 31st, Dean of the 6th, Carter of the 14th and others:
A bill to provide that any person qualifying as a candidate for public office by nomination petition shall be required to pay the cost incurred by the Secretary of State or Ordinary in examining such petition; and for other purposes.

SB 77. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A bill to amend an Act revising the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, to game and fish, and to wildlife, approved March 7, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for temporary hunting and fishing privileges to personnel of the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

SB 78. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to regulate the giving and receiving of campaign contributions and to provide for the reporting of all campaign expenditures; and for other purposes.

SB 79. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to authorize judges of the courts in this State, the clerks there of, and prosecuting officials and public defenders to attend institutes and other programs of an educational nature; to provide that the ex penses involved shall be a proper expenditure of public funds; and for other purposes.

SB 80. By Senators Abney of the 63rd and London of the 50th:
A bill revising the adoption laws, so as to provide that where a decree has been entered by a superior court or any other court of competent jurisdiction of this State ordering the father to support the child and the father has failed to comply with the order for 12 months or longer, the consent of the mother alone shall suffice in any proceedings for adoption; and for other purposes.

SB 81. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Walker County, ap proved March 5, 1957, as amended, so as to change the expense allowance of the solicitor of said Court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 82. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill providing certain minimum standards prerequisite to the original incorporation of a municipality, so as to provide that no new munici pality shall be created if any part of the boundary thereof shall be less than three miles distant from the boundary of any existing municipality in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 30. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the qualifications of the Director of the State Highway Department; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other pur poses.

SR 31. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that only qualified voters who are freeholders may vote in bond elections; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 71. By Messrs. Jones, Pickard and Buck of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 117. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the City of Colquitt, in Miller County, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 128. By Messrs. Leonard, Cole and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Eton in the County of Murray, so as to change the terms of office of the may or and aldermen; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appro priations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
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ing bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 1. Do Pass by substitute. SB 23. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 53. Do Pass by substitute. SB 60. Do Pass. SB 65. Do Pass. SB 72. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolu tion of the Senate and has instructed me as Vice-Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 33. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Vice-Chairman.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration:

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SR 34. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution electing Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Jr., of DeKalb County as a member of the "State Election Board"; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the resolu tion was adopted.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.

Senators Holley of the 22nd and Maclntyre of the 40th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 8 by inserting in the title immediately before the phrase: "to repeal conflicting laws" the following:
"to provide that this Act shall stand repealed under certain cir cumstances;".
By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5.
By inserting a new section to be designated Section 4 and to read as follows:
"Section 4. In the event any two of the three States of Alabama, Florida and South Carolina, or in the event any two of such states, fail to exempt themselves from the provisions of Section 3 (a) of the "Uniform Time Act of 1966", Public Law 89-387, 89th Congress, ap proved April 13, 1966, before the last Sunday of April, 1967, then this Act shall stand repealed as of the last Sunday of April, 1967".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 5, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 13.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Rowan of the 8th asked unanimous consent that SB 8 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 10. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to delete therefrom the requirement that all motor vehicles shall be required to have a certificate of title by January 1, 1969; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 26. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to declare the 30th day of each year, commonly known as National Memorial Day, to be a public and legal holiday in this State and to declare such day to be dies non juridicus; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 17, nays 25.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Senator Kidd of the 25th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 26.

SB 45. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to regulate and control "fire bombs" or "Molotov Cocktails"; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 50. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Coggin of the 35th and Ward of the 39th:
A bill to amend Code section 26-5105, relating to the fee for a pistol license, so as to provide for a fee of $2.00 per year to be charged by the ordinary issuing such license; to provide that the license shall cover a period of 1 to 3 years at the discretion of the ordinary; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act To amend Code Section 26-5105, relating to the fee for a pistol license, so as to provide for a fee of $2.00 to be charged by the ordinary issuing such license; to provide that the license shall cover a period of one (1) year; to provide for the repeal of con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 26-5105, relating to the fee for a pistol license, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section to read as follows:
"Fee for License. The person to whom such license is granted shall pay to the ordinary for granting said license the sum of $2.00, which license shall cover a period of one (1) year from the date of granting same."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 51. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill relating to the obtaining and recording of pistol licenses, so as to provide that the licensee shall give a bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $1,000.00; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act To amend Code Section 26-5104 relating to the obtaining and recording of pistol licenses, so as to provide that the licensee shall give a penal bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $1,000.00, for a term concurrent with the license period conditioned upon the lawful use thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 26-5104, relating to the obtaining and recording of pistol licenses is hereby amended by striking that portion of said Code Section which reads as follows:
"and shall give bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $100.00 conditioned upon the proper and legitimate use of said weapon" in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"and shall give a penal bond payable to the Governor in the sum of $1,000.00 for a term concurrent with the license period, con ditioned upon the lawful use thereof."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following resolution was read by the secretary;

SR 39. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A resolution relative to the Department of Industry and Trade; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 48, nays 0, and the resolu tion was adopted.

Under the provisions of SR 39 the president appointed the following com mittee :

Senators Holloway of the 12th, Hill of the 29th, Smith of the 18th, Rowan of the 8th and Adams of the 5th.
Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate resolve itself into ex ecutive session for the purpose of receiving a message from His Excellency, Governor Lester G. Maddox.
The motion prevailed, and the Senate resolved itself into executive session.
Senator Gregory of the 15th moved that the executive session be dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

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The executive session was dissolved, and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 8. SB 10. SB 45. SB 50. SB 51.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Governor, through Hamilton McWhorter, Jr., Secretary of the Senate:

February 16, 1967
Honorable Lester G. Maddox, Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Governor:
Under the rules governing executive sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:
Nominations sent to the Senate by Governor Carl E. Sanders were acted on this date as follows:
Dr. John H. Venable of Fulton County as a member of the State Commission on Aging for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable L. C. Butcher of Fulton County as a member of the State Com mission on Aging for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970.

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The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Mrs. Bruce Schaefer of Stephens County as a member of the State Com mission on Aging for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Miss Lucille Nix of Fulton County as a member of the State Commission on Aging for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July'1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Searey S. Garrison of Fulton County as a member of the State Com mission on Aging for a term beginning August 2, 1966, and ending July 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. James E. Williams of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning May 1, 1966, and ending December 31, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Joseph S. Perrin of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and ending December 31, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Johnson Hubert of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Com mission for a term beginning May 1, 1966, and ending December 31, 1966. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Joseph Killorin of Chatham County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serv ing at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Charles McClure of Muscogee County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Harry Jacobs of Richmond County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Ronald Neil of Bulloch County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Mrs. Hildegarde Tornow of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Mrs. Eli Rosen of Whitfield County as a member of the Georgia Art Com mission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Lawson Neal of Thomas County as a member of the Georgia Art Com mission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Don Kordecki of Bartow County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Leighton Ballew of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable John Turner of Thomas County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning May 6, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Charles H. Jagels of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission Advisory Committee for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable John B. Stanley of Jefferson County as a member of the State Board of Corrections for a term beginning November 27, 1966, and ending Nov ember 27, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Faye Burruss of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for a term beginning May 12, 1966, and ending May 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Thelma Doster of Wilcox County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for a term beginning May 12, 1966, and ending May 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Jerry Vaughan of Whitfield County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for a term beginning May 12, 1966, and ending May 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was
confirmed.

Mrs. Ellen Fleming of Troup County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for a term beginning May 12, 1966, and ending May 1,

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1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Marian Richardson of DeKalb County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for a term beginning May 12, 1966, and ending May 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Morris L. Shadburn of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a term beginning December 7, 1965, and ending June 1, 1968. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Laurence W. Dabney of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a term be ginning June 1, 1966, and ending June 1, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable L. Thomas McLane of Troup County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning November 24, 1965, and serving a term concurrent with the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable Robert E. Poss, Jr. of Clarke County as a member of the Food Service Advisory Council for a term beginning December 7, 1965, and ending December 7, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the norminee was confirmed.

Honorable Hugh Dixon of Toombs County as a member of the State Forestry Commission for a term beginning February 28, 1966, and ending February 28, 1973. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. B. W. Forester of Bibb County as a member of the Board of Health for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1972. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Alex W. Smith, Jr. of Fulton County as a member of the Hospital Advisory Council for a term beginning March 2, 1966, and ending July 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Kenneth G. Williams of Catoosa County as a member of the Hospital Advisory Council for a term beginning March 2, 1966, and ending July 1, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable S. Guy Maddox, Sr. of Early County as a member of the Hospital Advisory Council for a term beginning March 10, 1966, and ending July 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

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Honorable Joe Aycock of Walton County as a member of the Hospital Ad visory Council for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Nadine Bender of DeKalb County as a member of the Hospital Advisory Council for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Oby T. Brewer of Fulton County as a member of the InterAgency Council on Mental Health and Mental Retardation for a term beginning August 1, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Carroll Twilley of Richmond County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Jelks Taylor of Sumter County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the no minee was confirmed.

Honorable George Alexander of Cherokee County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable William Jennings of Houston County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Richard M. Stewart of Lowndes County as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade for a term beginning May 5, 1966, and ending April 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54. nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable William L. Crawley of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Dispensing Opticians for a term beginning August 16, 1966, and ending March 16, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Edward H. Shannon of Hall County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry for a term beginning September 6, 1966, and ending September 6, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the riominee was confirmed.

Dr. A. R. Haight of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia for a term beginning August 16, 1966, and ending September 10, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Honorable Thomas H. Milner, Jr. of Clarke County as a member of the State Personnel Board for a term beginning November 23, 1966, and ending Nov ember 23, 1973. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable W. L. Berry of Carroll County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy for a term beginning November 1, 1966, and ending Nov ember 1, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable George McCluskey of Muscogee County as a member of the Board of Physical Therapy for a term beginning May 2, 1966, and ending August 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Miss Betty Baell of Richmond County as a member of the Board of Physical Therapy for a term beginning September 1, 1966, and ending August 30, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Robert H. Tharpe, Sr. of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority for a term beginning May 5, 1966, and ending June 30, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable J. Willis Conger of Decatur County as a member of the Georgia Ports Authority for a term beginning June 23, 1966, and ending June 30, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Lannis Thomas of Pierce County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Homer Wilson of Hall County as a member of the Georgia Poul try Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Dr. George Horner of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Al Burruss of Cobb County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Dr. O. D. Dye of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspec tion Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

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Honorable J. N. McDuffie of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. K. N. May of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Poultry In spection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30,
1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Sam Schmittle of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 11, 1966, and ending June 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Morley McCartney of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning May 23, 1966, and ending June 30, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Cope Ozier of Carroll County as a member of the Georgia Poultry Inspection Commission for a term beginning June 21, 1966, and ending June 30, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Cooper C. Clements of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for a term beginning May 2, 1966, and ending March 27, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Anton Huber II of Colquitt County as a member of the Georgia Recreation Commission for a term beginning September 1, 1966, and ending June 29, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable James W. Key of Muscogee County as a member of the Georgia Recreation Commission for a term beginning September 1, 1966, and ending June 29, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Dr. Herbert B. Henderson of Clarke County as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Sanitarians for a term beginning June 1, 1966, and ending April 24, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable P. Raymond Summerlin of Clarke County as a member of the State Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Sanitarians for a term beginning June 21, 1966, and ending April 24, 1967. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Arthur E. Flock, Jr. of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Science and Technology Commission for a term beginning July 26, 1966, and ending April 1, 1972. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee confirmed.

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Honorable Lamar R. Plunkett of Carroll County as a member of the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education for a term beginning May 2, 1966, and ending June 30, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable I. Bashinski, Jr. of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers for a term beginning April 11, 1966,
and ending April 8, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable T. Mack Day of Muscogee County as a member of the State Board of Registration of Used Car Dealers for a term beginning July 26, 1966, and ending April 8, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Ted M. Forbes of Fulton County as a member of the State Water Quality Control Board for a term beginning July 1, 1966, and ending July 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nomi nee was confirmed.

Honorable Walter J. Yarborough of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts lor a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable John Gibbs, Jr. of Richmond County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1971. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 19, nays 27, and the nominee was not confirmed.
Honorable Hugh Blanton of Lowndes County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 0, nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.
Honorable Arnold Tenenbaum of Chatham County as a member of the Geor gia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Charles Blank of Richmond County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.
Honorable Virgil Hinson of Glynn County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable H. T. Sullevan of Bibb County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Honorable Buddy M. NeSmith of Bleckley County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Joe L. Dennard of Wilcox County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0 and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Grady Cochran of Peach County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 1, nays 53, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable Scott Houston of Gwinnett County as a member of the State Commission on Aging for a term beginning November 17, 1966, and ending July 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable James R. Champlin of Clarke County as a member of the State Commission on Aging for a term beginning November 17, 1966, and ending July 1, 19S8. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Dr. Lamar B. Peacock of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Health for a term beginning December 14, 1966, and ending July 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Dr. J. W. Greenway of DeKalb County as a member of the Board of Veteri nary Medicine for a term beginning December 13, 1966, and ending September 16, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable J. A. Stewart of Thomas County as a member of the Georgia Milk Commission for a term beginning December 31, 1966, and ending December 31, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nomi nee was confirmed.
Honorable George V. Werner of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Review, Employment Security Agency for a term beginning December 20, 1966, and ending November 15, 1972. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, and nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable Lamar Dodd of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Edward Ross of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, and nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.

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Honorable James H. Finch of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. B. D. Adams of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Com mission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, and nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable Joseph S. Perrin of DeKalb County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 8, and nays 46, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Dr. Johnson Hubert of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 0, and nays 54, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Dr. Samuel U. Braly of Paulding County as a member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, representing the Seventh Congressional District, for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending September 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Robert R. Richardson of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia State Scholarship Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending March 15, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 4, and nays 50, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable D. Douglas Barnard, Jr. of Richmond County as a member of the State Highway Board, representing the Tenth Congressional District, for a term beginning December 30, 1966, and ending April 16, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable C. L. Jones of Fulton County as a member of the State Board for Children and Youth for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending July 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Edgar B. Dunlap, Jr. of Hall County as a member of the State Game and Fish Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 5, and nays 49, and the nominee was not confirmed.
Honorable Rankin Smith of Fulton County as a member of the State Game and Fish Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Lonnie E. Sweat of Pierce County as a member of the State Board of Education, representing the Eighth Congressional District, for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 1, and nays 53, and the nominee was not confirmed.

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Dr. Hoyt B. Trimble of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending September 10, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, and nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Henry D. Webb of Muscogee County as a member of the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners of Georgia for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending September 10, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Richard B. Thornton of Bibb County as a member of the State Literature Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending April 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 5, nays 49, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable John C. Harper of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and end ing January I, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 5, nays 49, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable William S. Morris III of Richmond County as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a term beginning January 5, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 30, nays 9, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Charles A. Smithgall of Hall County as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a term beginning January 5, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 14, nays 40, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable George Scott Candler, Jr. of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Education, representing the Fourth Congressional District, for a term beginning January 9, 1967, and ending January 1, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 10, nays 44, and the nominee was not confirmed.

Honorable Roy A. Hendricks of Candler County as a member of the State Board of Education, representing the First Congressional District, for a term beginning January 9, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable J. B. Fuqua of Richmond County as a member of the Georgia Science and Technology Commission for a term beginning January 6, 1967, and ending April 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Troy G. Morrow of Schley County as Judge of the City Court of Ellaville for a term beginning August 21, 1966, and ending August 21, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Dr. Peter Hydrick of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, representing the Fifth Congressional District, for a term

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beginning January 9, 1967, and ending September 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. James E. Anthony, Jr. of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Medical Examiners, representing the Fourth Congressional District, for a term beginning January 9, 1967, and ending September 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Respectfully yours,
Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. Secretary of the Senate

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 17, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend J. Alton Davis, pastor, Young's Chapel, Rebecca, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Eldridge of the 7th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:
HB 165. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Hill of the 121st, Cook, Turner and Cates of the 123rd: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point relating to a personnel board of appeals; and for other purposes.
HB 166. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the Sheriff; to change the compensation of his fulltime deputies and secretary; and for other purposes.
HB 167. By Mr. Otwell of the 10th: A bill to reincorporate the City of Dawsonville in the County of Dawson and to grant a new charter to said City; and for other purposes.

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HB 170. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a charter for the City of Smithville, so as to change the hours during which the polls for elections shall be open in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 175. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act establishing law libraries in certain counties, so as to change the counties to which such Acts shall apply; and for other purposes.

HB 177. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City in the County of Clayton, so as to change the provisions relating to the com pensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 182. By Mrs, Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th, Savage of the 58th, Black of the 56th and Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said official court reporter; and for other purposes.

HB 183. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Ordinary of Rabun County to additionally compensate the Secretary of the Tax Commissioner, so as to change the amount allowable for the Secretary of the Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 184. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing a secretarial assistant for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County, so as to change the amount of compensation to be paid to the secretary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 185. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th: A bill to amend an act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of the Solicitor General; and for other purposes.
HB 186. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th: A bill to repeal all acts relating to the incorporation of the Town of Lovejoy; and for other purposes.

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HB 187. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County, so as to correct a typographical error; and for other purposes.

HB 188. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing for compensation for the Ordinary of Rabun County and compensation for secretarial assistance to the Ordi nary, so as to change the compensation authorized for the secretary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 189. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 190. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to amend the Charter of the Town of Williamson so as to change the method of electing councilmen and their terms of office; and for other purposes.

HB 195. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Pike County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 200. By Messrs. Scarlett and Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Glynn County, so as to provide for a five-member Board and for other purposes.

HB 206. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Worth County into the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 207. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Ordinary of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 208. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other npurpnoseess,.

HB 209. By Mr. Reaves of the 99th: A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution, relating to the Brooks County Development Au thority; to provide for the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.
HB 212. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 222. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th: A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act creating the City Court of Louisville . . .", so as to change the compensation of the Judge and Solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.
HB 223. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Louis ville, so as to change the compensation of the Mayor and Councilmen; and for other purposes.
HB 52. By Mr. Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an act amending Chapter 92-22 relating to the imposition of a tax on the sale and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies, so as to change the incidence of the tax; and for other purposes.

HB 53. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an Act which repealed Part 3, Cigars and Cigarettes, Chapter 92-22, of the 1931 Code of Georgia, so as to authorize special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department, in the enforcement of cigar and cigarette taxes imposed by this State, to bear arms, make arrests, execute warrants for arrest; and for other purposes.

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HB 210. By Messrs. Harrison of the 98th, Branch of the 74th, Thomas of the 77th, Scarlett and Harris of the 85th and Conner of the 91st:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Bruns wick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Messrs. Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson of the lllth, and Thompson of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of chil dren for care or adoption shall be inapplicable to a properly licensed Attorney at Law while acting within the scope of his professional capacity; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th, Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 27-2 relating to arrests, so as to provide for immunity from criminal liability for any person who shall render assistance to any law enforcement officer who is being hindered or whose life is being endangered; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to wit:

HB 9. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and others:
A bill to amend an act to implement the provisions of Article 5, Section 7, Paragraph 2, of the Constitution of the State of Georgia which created the Savannah District Authority, so as to provide for the expiration date of the terms of office of certain members; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 93. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill carrying into effect an amendment so as to extend the homestead exemption for disabled veterans to those veterans suffering from loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or wheelchair; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

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SB 94. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 95. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to create a new charter for the City of Crawfordville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 96. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Padgett of the 23rd and Stephens of the 36th:
A bill relating to Workmen's Compensation, as amended, so as to change the amount and duration of compensation for total incapacity and partial incapacity; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 102. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Feb. 28, 1874", and the several acts amendatory thereof by changing the salaries of the mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 35. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to extend the homestead exemption for disabled veterans to those veterans suffer ing from loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to pre clude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SR 36. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to remove the provision freezing civil service preference for honorably discharged veterans of the State of Georgia as of a certain date, and to authorize the General Assembly to accord such veterans preference in any civil service program established in the state government or any

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political subdivision thereof; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SR 37. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that state funds may be expended for the purpose of paying in creased retirement or disability benefits; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SR 38. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the appropriation and expenditure of state funds for employee suggestion programs and other employee participation programs; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 43. By Messrs. Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th, Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 27-a relating to arrests, so as to provide for immunity from criminal liability for any person who shall render assistance to any law enforcement officer who is being hindered or whose life is being endangered; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 52. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act amending chapter 92-22 relating to the imposition of a tax on the sale and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies, so as to change the incidence of the tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 53. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act which repealed part 3, cigars and cigarettes, chapter 92-22, of the 1931 Code of Georgia, so as to authorize special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department, in the enforcement of cigar and cigarette taxes imposed by this State, to bear arms, make arrests, execute warrants for arrest; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

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HB 165. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Hill of the 121st, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point relating to a personnel board of appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 166. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of his full-time deputies and secretary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 167. By Mr. Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Dawsonville in the County of Dawson and to grant a new charter to said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 170. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a charter for the City of Smithville, so as to change the hours during which the polls for elections shall be open in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 175. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act establishing law libraries in certain counties, so as to change the counties to which such acts shall apply; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 177. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City in the County of Clayton, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 182. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th, Savage of the 58th, Black of the 56th and Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said official court reporter; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 183. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the ordinary of Rabun County to additionally compensate the secretary of the tax commissioner, so as to change the amount allowable for the secretary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 184. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing a secretarial assistant for the clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County, so as to change the amount of compensation to be paid to the secretary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 185. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 186. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to repeal all acts relating to the incorporation of the Town of Lovejoy; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 187. By Messrs. Lee, Gary, and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County, so as to correct a typographical error; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 188. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing for compensation for the ordinary of Rabun County and compensation for secretarial assistance to the ordi nary, so as to change the compensation authorized for the secretary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 189. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County; to provide for education districts; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 190. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Williamson so as to change the method of electing councilmen and their terms of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 195. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Pike County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 200. By Messrs. Scarlett and Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Glynn County, so as to provide for a five-member board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 206. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Worth County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 207. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 208. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 209. By Mr. Reaves of the 99th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Brooks County Development Au thority; to provide for the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 210. By Messrs. Harrison of the 98th, Branch of the 74th, Thomas of the 77th, Scarlett and Harris of the 85th and Conner of the 91st:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 212. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 215. By Messrs. Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson of the lllth, and Thompson of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of children for care or adoption shall be inapplicable to a properly licensed attorney at law while acting within the scope of his professional capacity; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 222. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act creating the City Court of Louisville . . . ," so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 223. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Louisville, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills were read the second time:

SB 83. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill relating to the Attorney General and the Dept. of Law, as amended, so as to provide that the Attorney General shall be authorized to defend state officials and employees for certain criminal offenses; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior court for the North eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for two judges in said court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 85. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to enact the Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967; and for other purposes.

SB 86. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Spinks of the 9th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia and to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, particularly by an Act approved Feb. 9, 1960, and by an Act approved April 12, 1963, so as to redefine "bank office" and "bank facility"; and for other purposes.

SB 87. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by any county officer, official, or employee who receives a salary for his services in such capacity; to provide the pro cedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 88. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for the auditing of all funds expended by the legislative branch of the State government; to provide for the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 89. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide uniform standards for audits of municipalities and counties within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 90. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide for an annual financial report for each department and agency of the State government receiving appropriations from the Gen eral Assembly; and for other purposes.

SB 91. By Senators Bateman of the 27th, Hall of the 52nd and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill relating to the regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the provision relative to real estate brokers and real estate salesman; and for other purposes.

SB 92. By Senator Spinks of the 9th:
A bill to amend the "State Properties Control Code", to provide the pro cedure for the sale of certain property commonly known as Western and Atlantic Railroad and related property; and for other purposes.

HB 77. By Mr. Adams of the 125th:
A bill to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; and for other purposes.

HB 79. By Messrs. Longino of the 122nd, Turner, Cook and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Fairburn, so as to allow the governing body of the City of Fairburn, the mayor and council, to fix the pay and salaries of said mayor and council within a provided maximum; and for other purposes.

HB 101. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to elections and primaries for members of the City Council; and for other purposes.

HB 102. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the power and authority of the governing authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 104. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners in certain counties, so as to provide that in such counties the annaul salary shall be $4,200.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments; and for other purposes.

HB 113. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to provide for the disposition of certain fees and commissions formerly allowed the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 125. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Adams of the 125th, Dillon of the 128th, Daugherty of the 134th, Games of the 129th and Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Code section 59-202 which relates to the number of grand jurors by changing the minimum number of grand jurors; and for other purposes.

HB 129. By Messrs. Northcutt, Lee and Gary of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Mountain View, so as to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 133. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dalton, so as to provide for a term of office of four years for the mayor, the councilmen from the first, second, third and fourth wards; and for other purposes.

HB 135. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to repeal an act providing that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 141. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Hamilton, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

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HB 142. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Byron, so as to change the method of electing the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 143. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide for an allowance for uniforms; and for other purposes.

HB 150. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a municipal court of Atlanta (now the Civil Court of Fulton County), so as to provide that the compen sation of the marshal and clerk of said court shall be set by the county commission; and for other purposes.

HB 159. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Washington County, so as to provide for assistants within the tax commissioner's office; and for other purposes.

HB 161. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley, Sumter and Greene, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the other Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Sumter County; and for other purposes.

HB 162. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Sumter County, so as to increase the compensation; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolution of the Senate and House and has

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instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 70. Do Pass. HB 30. Do Pass. HB 71. Do Pass. HB 73. Do Not Pass. HB 97. Do Pass. HB 128. Do Pass. HR 17. Do Pass. SB 81. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 58. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend section 113-104 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to add the requirement that mutual wills, other than mutual wills based on express contract, must contain an express statement that such wills are mutual wills and to provide that this act shall apply to wills of all persons dying after the effective date of this act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 59. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the disposition by an executor of income received during the period of administration from property which is used to pay debts, taxes, expenses of administration, general legacies and other corpus charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 11. By Messrs. Richardson of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act to revise the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the service of the petition and order for adoption upon non-residents and of those parties whose addresses are unknown; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 60. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit in lieu of certain fees, so as to increase the salary of said reporter; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 65. By Senator Bateman of the 27th: A bill to amend Code section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of children and the penalties therefor, as amended, so as to provide that any father or mother who shall wilfully and voluntarily abandon his or

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her child, either legitimate or illegitimate, after leaving this State, shall be guilty of a felony; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 72. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code section 24-3501 relating to the Court of Appeals, so as to remove the requirement that all criminal cases shall be assigned to one division; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 53. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to provide for a guardian the authority to employ competent legal counsel for the ward he represents; to provide that the expenses and fees of such counsel may be fixed by the ordinary; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to provide for a guardian the authority to employ competent legal counsel for the ward he represents; to provide that the expenses and fees of such counsel may be fixed by the ordinary; to provide for appeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. A guardian is authorized to provide for the estate of his ward competent legal counsel, according to the needs of the ward he

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represents. Either the guardian or the attorney employed may, by petition to the ordinary and duly served on the other, obtain a judgment fixing the attorney's fees and expenses. Such judgment shall be appeal able as in other cases.

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflicts with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Johnson of the 38th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be introduced, read the first time, and referred to committee:

SB 102. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Feb. 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof by changing the salaries of the mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

By unanimous consent, the following bill was introduced, read the first time, and referred to committee:

SB 102. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Feb. 28, 1874, and the several acts amendatory thereof by changing the salaries of the mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.

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Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Adminstrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 53. SB 58. SB 59. SB 60. SB 65. SB 72.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 40. By Senators Gardner of the 1st, Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A resolution relative to SR 21, so as to repeal and rescind same; and for other purposes.

SR 41. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution commending the Honorable Lee R. Grogan; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, February 20, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend James W. Waters, pastor, Mabel White Memorial Baptist Church, Macon, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Friday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 168. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Statham; and for other purposes.

HB 221. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act providing that no person shall be elected ordinary of a county having a population of 100,000 or more except under certain conditions, so as to provide that the provisions of said Act shall not apply to any person who is now holding or has held the office of ordinary in any county having a population of not less than 110,000 nor more than 120,000; and for other purposes.

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HB 226. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 227. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Ordinary of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the Ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 228. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for the depositing of funds collected by the Sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 229. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Long County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 234. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the Ordinary of Dodge County from the fee and salary system to the salary system exclusively, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dodge County, so as to change the allowable compensation of the clerk and employee of the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 236. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee system to the salary system in the County of Dodge, the sheriff of said county and the clerk of the superior court thereof, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court of said county; and for other purposes.

HB237. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.

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HB 238. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Miller County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 239. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 242. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new Charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 243. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new Charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to-wit:

HR 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appro priations heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 97. By Senator Adams of the 5th:
A bill relating to the right of the employer under Workmen's Compen sation to be subrogated to the rights of his employee against third

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parties who might have caused the injury or death; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 98. By Senator Adams of the 5th:
A bill relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1963, so as to change the amount of com pensation for total incapacity; to change the amount of compensation for partial incapacity; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 99. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act entitled, "An Act to provide for the inspection of public records; to provide for photographing public records; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." approved February 27, 1959 so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act records which are re quired by the Federal Government to be kept confidential and medical records and similar files, the disclosure of which would be an invasion of personal privacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 100. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Health Code", approved March 18, 1964, as amended, relating to Enforcement and Administra tive Procedure, so as to provide the appellate procedure to be followed by any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of any county board of health or the Department of Public Health; to provide that any such appeal and judicial review shall be in ac cordance with the provisions of Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, approved March 10, 1964 as amended, and as now or hereafter amended to repeal; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 101. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill relating to fees for copies of certificates and records which may be charged by the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a fee for the search of certificates and records by the Department; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

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SB 103. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to provide for an exception to driving on the right side of roadway; to provide for lane control devices; to provide for pedestrians crossing intersections diagonally; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SR 32. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution encouraging public school officials of this State to set aside a period prior to the beginning of school each day for voluntary prayer by students and others; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 168. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Statham; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 221. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act providing that no person shall be elected ordinary of a county having a population of 100,000 or more except under certain conditions, so as to provide that the provisions of said act shall not apply to any person who is now holding or has held the office of ordinary in any county having a population of not less than 110,000 nor more than 120,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 226. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Adams of the 125th, Gates of the 123rd, Grier of the 132nd and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 227. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Ordinary of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 228. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for the depositing of funds collected by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 229. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 234. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the ordinary of Dodge County from the fee and salary system to the salary system exclusively, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 235. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Dodge County, so as to change the allowable compensation of the clerk and employee of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 236. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing the fee system to the salary system in the County of Dodge, the sheriff of said county and the clerk of the superior court thereof, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 237. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 238. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Miller County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 239. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 242. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 243. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 93. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill carrying into effect an amendment so as to extend the homestead exemption for disabled veterans to those veterans suffering from loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or wheelchair, and for other purposes.

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SB 94. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

SB 95. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to create a new charter for the City of Crawfordville; and for other purposes.
SB 96. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Padgett of the 23rd and Stephens of the 36th:
A bill relating to Workmen's Compensation, as amended, so as to change the amount and duration of compensation for total incapacity and partial incapacity; and for other purposes.
SB 102. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to establish a new charter for the City of Atlanta, approved Feb. 28, 1874", and the several acts amendatory thereof by changing the salaries of the mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.
SR 35. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to ex tend the homestead exemption for disabled veterans to those veterans suffering from loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
SR 36. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to remove the provision freezing civil service preference for honorably dis charged veterans of the State of Georgia as of a certain date, and to authorize the General Assembly to accord such veterans preference in any civil service program established in the state government or any political subdivision thereof; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
SR 37. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that state funds may be expended for the purpose of paying increased retirement or disability benefits; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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SR 38. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the appropriation and expenditure of state funds for employee suggestion programs and other employee participation programs; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th, Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 27-a relating to arrests, so as to provide for immunity from criminal liability for any person who shall render assistance to any law enforcement officer who is being hindered or whose life is being endangered; and for other purposes.

HB 52. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act amending chapter 92-22 relating to the imposition of a tax on the sale and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies, so as to change the incidence of the tax; and for other purposes.

HB 53. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act which, repealed part 3, cigars and cigarettes, chapter 92-22, of the 1931 Code of Georgia, so as to authorize special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department, in the enforcement of cigar and cigarette taxes imposed by this State, to bear arms, make arrests, execute warrants for arrest; and for other purposes.

HB 165. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Hill of the 121st, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point relating to a personnel board of appeals; and for other purposes.

HB 166. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of his full-time deputies and secretary; and for other purposes.

HB 167. By Mr. Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Dawsonville in the County of Dawson and to grant a new charter to said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 170. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a charter for the City of Smithville, so as to change the hours during which the polls for elections shall he open in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 175. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act establishing law libraries in certain counties, so as to change the counties to which such acts shall apply; and for other purposes.

HB 177. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City in the County of Clayton, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 182. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th, Savage of the 58th, Black of the 56th and Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary of the official court reporter of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said official court reporter; and for other purposes.

HB 183. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the ordinary of Rabun County to additionally compensate the secretary of the tax commissioner, so as to change the amount allowable for the secretary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 184. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th: A bill to amend an act providing a secretarial assistant for the clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County, so as to change the amount of compensation to be paid to the secretary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
HB 185. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th: A bill to amend an act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.
HB 186. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th: A bill to repeal all acts relating to the incorporation of the Town of Lovejoy; and for other purposes.

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HB 187. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County, so as to correct a typographical error; and for other purposes.

HB 188. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing for compensation for the ordinary of Rabun County and compensation for secretarial assistance to the ordi nary, so as to change the compensation authorized for the secretary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 189. By Mr. Smith of the 44th: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.
HB 190. By Mr. Smith of the 44th: A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Williamson so as to change the method of electing councilmen and their terms of office; and for other purposes.
HB 195. By Mr. Smith of the 44th: A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Pike County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 200. By Messrs. Scarlett and Harris of the 85th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Glynn County, so as to provide for a five-member board; and for other purposes.
HB 206. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th: A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Worth County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 207. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 208. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 209. By Mr. Reaves of the 99th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Brooks County Development Au thority to provide for the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.

HB 210. By Messrs. Harrison of the 98th, Branch of the 74th, Thomas of the 77th, Scarlett and Harris of the 85th and Conner of the 91st:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior court of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 212. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Messrs. Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson of the lllth, and Thompson of the 110th: A bill to amend an act known as "The Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of children for care or adoption shall be inapplicable to a properly licensed attorney at law while acting within the scope of his professional capacity; and for other purposes.
HB 222. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th: A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act creating the City Court of Louisville. . .," so as to change the compensation of the judge and the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 223. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Louisville, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 16. Do Pass, by Substitute.
SB 84. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Smalley of 28th District,
Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 70. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to create the Polk County Water Authority and to authorize such Authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 81. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Walker County, approved March 5, 1957, (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2561), as amended, so as to change the expense allowance of the solicitor of said court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 30. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Tattnall County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 71. By Messrs. Jones, Pickard and Buck of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 97. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Telfair County, so as to provide that the February term of the grand jury of the Telfair Superior Court shall select the auditor of the books and records of Telfair County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 128. By Messrs. Leonard, Cole and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Eton in the County of Murray, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate resolve itself into executive session for the purpose of receiving a message from His Excellency, Governor Lester G. Maddox.

The motion prevailed, and the Senate resolved itself into executive session.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the executive session be dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the executive session dissolved, and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.
The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Governor, through Hamilton McWhorter, Jr., Secretary of the Senate:
February 20, 1967
Honorable Lester G. Maddox, Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia
Dear Governor:
Under the rules governing executive sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:

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Nominations sent to the Senate by you this date were acted on as follows:

Honorable Thomas Wallace Rhodes of Troup County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and serving a term concurrent with the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Ashford Lee Posey of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1971. The vpte on this con firmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Coy W. Wills of Cobb County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term be ginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Cleave O. Heath of Haralson County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1968. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Lester Kennedy of Banks County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Registration for Dealers in Used Motor Vehicle Parts for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending January 1, 1970. The vote on this con firmation was ayes -50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Herbert L. Green of Gwinnett County as a member of the Board of Review, Employment Security Agency for a term beginning December 20, 1966, and ending November 15, 1972. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Harrison A. Birchmore of Clarke County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning January 1, 1967, and ending December 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable William Studer of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia State Scholarship Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending March 15, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Clyde Dixon of White County as a member of the State Game and Fish Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable James L. Dewer of Lowndes County as a member of the State Board of Education, representing the Eighth Congressional District, for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Dr. William Dyer of Colquitt County as a member of the State Literature Commission for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending April 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable J. 0. Partain, Jr. of Pulton County as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term beginning January 3, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 39, nays 11, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Roy V. Harris of Richmond County as a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for a term beginning January 5, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 42, nays 8, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Leeman LeRoy Jenkins of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Education, representing the Fourth Congressional District, for a term beginning January 9, 1967, and ending January 1, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Edward Lee Martin of Hall County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 50, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

HMcW/r

Respectfully yours,
HAMILTON McWHORTER, JR. Secretary of the Senate

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 70.
SB 81. Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for consideration:

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HR 105. By Messrs. Lane of the 64th and Matthews of the 94th:
A resolution calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing addresses by Governor Lurleen Wallace and the Honorable George C. Wallace; and for other pur poses.

On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Spinks of the 9th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Noble Padgett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Broun Conway Hall

Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Maclntyre

Ward

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 7, and the resolu tion was adopted.

Senator Miller of the 43rd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 21, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. Reuben T. Bussey, pastor, Big Bethel AME Church, Atlanta, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator Webb of the llth reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:
HB 261. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th: A bill to amend an act establishing a city court in the City of Sylvester, Worth County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 262. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th: A bill placing the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff and the Ordinary of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for a salary for the Sheriff within a certain salary range to be fixed within such range by the governing authority of Dooly County; and for other purposes.
HB 263. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to provide that the maximum fine the recorder may impose

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as punishment for an offense shall not exceed $200.00, and for other purposes.

HB 264. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the Judge; and for other purposes.

HB 265. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the Coroner of Troup County; and for other purposes.

HB 266. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the Deputy Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 268. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to amend said Charter in order to add a new section in order to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
HB 269. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act which repealed an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties and which provide for the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff, the Ordinary and the Tax Commissioner of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff, the Ordinary and the Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 278. By Messrs. Potts and Blalock of the 33rd: A bill changing the compensating of the sheriff, the ordinary, and the clerk of the superior court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the salary allowance of the sheriff's deputies and jailers; and for other purposes.
HB 280. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Smith and Vaughn of the 117th and others: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 283. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Rockdale County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for a chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 284. By Messrs. Whaley and Tye of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th and others:
A bill to amend an act amending, revising and consolidating the several acts granting corporate authority to the Town of Tybee, so as to change the hours of voting in municipal elections; and for other purposes.

HB 285. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to provide for a new Board of Education of Newton County; and for other purposes.

HB 286. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Newton County; and for other purposes.

HB 287. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HR 13. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith on the 114th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authorities of the City of Savannah and Chatham County to enact planning and zoning ordinances for historic pur poses; and for other purposes.

HR 75. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Charlton County to adopt building, electrical, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordin ances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.

HR 76. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authority of Camden County to adopt building,

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electrical, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordin ances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.

HR 78. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Camden County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 94. By Mr. Bray of the 43rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Meriwether County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 106. By Messrs. Pickard, Buck and Jones of the 112th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 288. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to place the Ordinary of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Newton County into the office of Tax Commissioner, so as to place the Tax Commissioner on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 290. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to place the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969, to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

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HB 194. By Messrs. Harris of the 85th and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act revising pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedure in civil cases known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to postpone the effective date of said Act; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 104. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Holloway of the 12th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking so as to eliminate all provisions of law which prohibit or regulate bank holding companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 105. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend the State Properties Control Code, approved February 21, 1964, as amended, so as to provide additional procedures for accept ance or rejection by the General Assembly of lease instruments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SB 106. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to regulate and control the wholesale purchase, distribution and sales of alcholie beverages; to provide for a short title; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.
SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Smalley of the 28th and others:
A bill to amend an Act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such Sub-Committees, to provide for funds, to repeal conflicting laws, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.
SR 42. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing a constitutional amendment so as to provide that all money derived under the provisions of an Act known as the

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"Georgia Wholesale Liquor Control Act" shall be appropriated for all activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public schools and colleges in this State; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the state government; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 262. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th: A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court, the sheriff and the or dinary of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for a salary for the sheriff -within a certain salary range to be fixed within such range by the governing authority of Dooly County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 261. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th: A bill to amend an act establishing a city court in the City of Sylvester, Worth County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 263. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to provide that the maximum fine the recorder may impose as punishment for an offense shall not exceed $200.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 264. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax:
A bill to amend an act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 194. By Messrs. Harris of the 85th and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act revising pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedure in civil cases known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to postpone the effective date of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 265. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Troup County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 266. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the deputy commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 268. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to amend said charter in order to add a new section in order to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 269. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties and which provided for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 278. By Messrs. Potts and Blalock of the 33rd:
A bill changing the compensating of the sheriff, the ordinary, and the clerk of the Superior Court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the salary allowance of the sheriff's deputies and jailers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 280. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Smith and Vaughn of the 117th, Westlake, Jenkins, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 283. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Rockdale County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to pro vide for a chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 284. By Messrs. Whaley and Tye of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Punk, Battle and Richardson of the 116th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th:
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the several acts granting cor porate authority to the Town of Tybee, so as to change the hours of voting in municipal elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 285. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to provide for a new Board of Education of Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 286. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Newton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 287. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act repealing an act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 288. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to place the Ordinary of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 289. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the officers of tax receiver and tax collector of Newton County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to place the tax commissioner on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 290. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 13. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, and Whaley of the 115th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authorities of the City of Savannah and Chatham County to enact planning and zoning ordinances for historic purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 75. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authority of Charlton County to adopt building, electrical and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordin ances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 76. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authority of Camden County to adopt building, electrical, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordin ances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 78. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Camden County Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 94. By Mr. Bray of the 43rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Meriwether County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 106. By Messrs. Pickard, Buck and Jones of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills were read the second time:

SB 97. By Senator Adams of the 5th:
A bill relating to the right of the employer under Workmen's Compen sation to be subrogated to the rights of his employee against third parties who might have caused the injury or death; and for other pur poses.

SB 98. By Senator Adams of the 5th:
A bill relating to workmen's compensation, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 15, 1963, so as to change the amount of compensation for total incapacity; to change the amount of compensation for partial incapacity; and for other purposes.

SB 99. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide for the inspection of public records; to provide for photographing public records; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes." approved February 27, 1959 so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act records which are required by the Federal Government to be kept confidential and medical records and similar files, the disclosure of which would be an

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invasion of personal privacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 100. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to amend an Act know as the "Georgia Health Code", approved March 18, 1964, as amended, relating to Enforcement and Administra tive Procedure, so as to provide the appellate procedure to be followed by any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of any county board of health or the Department of Public Health; to provide that any such appeal and judicial review shall be in accordance with the provisions of Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, approved March 10, 1964, as amended, and as now or hereafter amended to repeal; and for other purposes.

SB 101. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill relating to fees for copies of certificates and records which may be charged by the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a fee for the search of certificates and records by the Department; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 103. By Senator Holley of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to provide for an exception to driving on the right side of roadway; to provide for lane control devices; to provide for pedestrians crossing intersection diagonally; and for other purposes.

HB 168. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Statham; and for other purposes.
HB 221. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act providing that no person shall be elected ordinary of a county having a population of 100,000 or more except under certain conditions, so as to provide that the provisions of said act shall not apply to any person who is now holding or has held the office of ordin ary in any county having a population of not less than 110,000 nor more than 120,000; and for other purposes.
HB 226. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Adams of the 125th, Gates of the 123rd, Grier of the 132nd and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point so as to extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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HB 227. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the Ordinary of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 228. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for the depositing of funds collected by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 229. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 234. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the ordinary of Dodge County from the fee and salary system to the salary system exclusively, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 235. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Dodge County, so as to change the allowable compensation of the clerk and employee of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 236. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing the fee system to the salary system in the County of Dodge, the sheriff of said county and the clerk of the superior court thereof, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 237. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 238. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to consolidate the office of tax receiver and tax collector of Miller County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 239. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 242. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 243. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth: A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropria tions heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.
Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 17. Do Pass. SB 68. Do Not Pass. SB 76. Do Pass. SB 82. Do Pass. SB 87. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ben Johnson of 42nd District, Secretary.
Senator Conway of the 41st District, Chairman of the Committee on Scien tific Research, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Scientific Research has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 75. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Conway of 41st District,
Chairman.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on High ways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 103. Do Pass. SR 30. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Minish of 48th District, Secretary.

Senator Pincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 9. Do Pass by substitute. SB 73. Do Pass. HB 70. Do Pass. HB 72. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District,
Chairman.

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Senator Maclntyre of the Fortieth District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 96. Do Pass. HB 98. Do Pass. HB 100. Do Pass. HB 104. Do Pass. HB 133. Do Pass. HB 141. Do Pass. HB 143. Do Pass. HB 159. Do Pass. HB 162. Do Pass. HB 166. Do Pass. HB 167. Do Pass as amended. HB 170. Do Pass. HB 187. Do Pass. HB 190. Do Pass. HB 207. Do Pass as amended. HB 208. Do Pass as amended. HB 222. Do Pass. HB 223. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 1. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Rowan of the 8th, Adams of the 26th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill providing the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act providing the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. The sponsor of any legislation requiring the expenditure, or decrease in expenditure, of any State funds shall attach to such leg islation a statement explaining the fiscal effect of such legislation. Fiscal statements are required for original bills only, and not for amend ments. The Budget Analyst of the General Assembly or the Fiscal Ad visor employed by either House shall, upon request, furnish to the spon sor of any legislation requiring a fiscal statement, a proper state ment, to accompany such legislation at the time of its introduction. The aforesaid Analyst or Fiscal Advisor shall be allowed seven days for the preparation of said required fiscal statement.

Section 2. The fiscal statement shall, if possible, include a reliable estimate in dollars of the anticipated change in revenue, expenditures, or fiscal liability under the provisions of the bill. It shall also include a statement as to the immediate effect and, if determinable or reason ably foreseeable, long-range effect of the measure. If, after careful in vestigation, it is determined that no dollar estimate is possible, the statement shall contain a statement to that effect, setting forth the reasons why no dollar estimate can be given. No comment or opinion shall be included in the fiscal statement regarding the merits of the measure for which the statement is prepared; however, technical or mechanical defects may be noted.

Section 3. The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1968.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Holloway of the 12th offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute.:

Amend committee substitute to SB 1 by inserting a new sentence at the end of section 2 thereof as follows:
"Either House may waive the requirement for a fiscal state ment upon appropriate motion when extenuating circumstances would make its preparation difficult or where the fiscal effect of the legislation is considered negligible."

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On the adoption of the amendment to the committee substitute to SB 1, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

SB 23. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities, so as to extend the purpose for which funds may be ex pended in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an Act providing for grants to certain municipalities of this State, approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965. p. 458), as amended by an Act approved March 7, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966. p. 249), so as to provide the purposes for which the funds received from such grants may be expended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for grants to certain municipalities of this State, approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended by an Act approved March 7, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 249), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. Pursuant to Article VII, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution, relating to the granting of State funds to municipalities, such funds are hereby authorized to be granted to certain municipalities as provided for hereinafter and may be used by such municipalities for purchasing, constructing, improving,

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maintaining and repairing capital outlay items. Any funds granted to municipalities pursuant to the aforesaid provision of the Con stitution shall be used only for such purposes provided for in this section."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 16. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 9-4 relating to the definition and regula tion of the practice of law, as amended, so as to prescrible the conditions under which third year law students enrolled in organized courses or programs of legal aid in law schools in this State may render legal services to indigent persons as if admitted and licensed to practice law in this State; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 9-4 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the definition and regulation of the practice of law, as amended, so as to prescribe procedures and conditions under which a law school in this State may be authorized to operate an approved legal aid agency and in connection therewith further procedures and conditions under which third-year law students, as participants in a legal aid agency, may be authorized to render legal services to indigent persons as if admitted and licensed to practice law in this State; to provide for matters related thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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Section 1. Chapter 9-4 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the definition and regulation of the practice of law, is hereby amended by adding a new section to be known as Section 9-401.1 to read as fol lows:

"9-401.1 Law school legal aid agencies; third-year law stu dents ; practice of legal aid.
"(a) This code section may be known and citied as 'The Law School Legal Aid Agency Act of 1967'
"(b) It is in the public interest to promote the availability of legal aid to indigent persons and in connection therewith to encour age the establishment and operation of legal aid agencies by law schools in this State and the utilization of the services of thirdyear law students in such legal aid agencies as a form of legal in tern-training and service that will provide competent and profes sional legal counsel to such persons.
"(c) For purposes of this code section the following words and terms shall have the meaning indicated unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
"(1) Legal aid. Legal services of a civil, criminal or other nature rendered for or on behalf of an indigent person without charge to such person.
"(2) Indigent person. A person financially unable to employ the legal services of an attorney as determined by a standard of indigency established by a judge of the superior court as herein after provided.
" (3) Law school. A law school in this State which is approved by the American Bar Association, or which is certificated by the State Board of Education under Section 7 of the Act approved Feb ruary 10, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 864, 868), or which was char tered and began operation in this State prior to the aforesaid Act and continues in operation thereunder in this State at the effective date of this code section.
"(4) Third-year law student. A student regularly enrolled and in good standing in a law school in this State who has satis factorily completed at least two-thirds of the requirements for a first professional degree in law (LL.B. or its equivalent) in not less than four semesters or six quarters of residence.
"(5) Approved law school legal aid agency. An established cr proposed department, division, program or course in a law school under the supervision of at least one full-time member of the school's faculty or staff who has been admitted and licensed to prac tice law in this State and conducted regularly and systematically to render legal services to indigent persons, the purpose, method

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and content of which are approved by a judge of the superior court as hereinafter provided. When a law school legal aid agency has been approved as hereinafter provided, it is contemplated that the resources of such legal aid agency, including the services of thirdyear law students regularly enrolled therein, will in their entirety provide competent and professional legal counsel to the indigent persons served thereby.

"(6) Practice of legal aid. Participation by a third-year law student in an approved legal aid agency, and as an adjunct there of, under its sponsorship and solely in connection therewith, the rendition of legal services to indigent persons without charge to such persons. When a third-year law student has been authorized to practice legal aid under the provisions of this code section, he shall, to the extent involved in his participation in the legal aid agency, have the authority to practice law as if he were admitted and licensed to practice in this State except that all pleadings and other entries of record must be signed by a licensed attorney and, in the conduct of a trial, a licensed attorney must be present.

"(d) A law school in this State which has established a legal aid agency or proposes to establish a legal aid agency may obtain approval thereof by applying for that purpose to a judge of the superior court in the county in which the legal aid agency is operating or proposes to operate. Such application shall be made in the name of the dean of the law school; it shall request the judge to approve the legal aid agency conducted or proposed by his law school and to establish a standard of indigency appropriate to that county for determining the persons who may be served by such legal aid agency; it shall also include such information and data concerning the law school's legal aid agency and the appropriate standard of indigency as will enable the judge to make the approval and establish the standard as contemplated hereunder. A law school must obtain approval by a separate application in each county in which its legal aid agency is operating or proposes to operate, and any authority to practice legal aid allowed hereunder shall be limited to the county for which approval of the legal aid agency has been obtained as herein provided.

"(e) Upon receipt of an application under subsection (d) the judge of the superior court may require such showing and other wise give the matter such direction as he deems necessary to sat isfy himself that the application is complete and in order, that the purposes of subsection (b) are served, and that the requirements contemplated in subsection (c) (5) are met. He may also require such showing and otherwise give the matter such direction as he deems necessary to establish a standard of indigency appropriate to that county.

"(f) When the judge of the superior court has determined that the application warrants approval and has established a standard of indigency he shall enter an appropriate order. Such order shall retain a continuing jurisdiction over these matters, and at any time he may require a review thereof to assure himself that the purposes of this code section are being served and that the privi-

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leges accorded hereunder are not being abused or used for other purposes.

"(g) In the order approving a legal aid agency the judge of the superior court shall require the applicant to procure and main tain an appropriate coverage of malpractice liability insurance.

" (h) When a law school legal aid agency has been approved as contemplated in subsection (f) a third-year law student regular ly enrolled may be certified as a participant therein and authorized to practice legal aid as an adjunct thereof in such form and manner as the judge of the superior court may prescribe, taking care that the requirements of this code section and the good moral character of the student are property certified by the dean of the law school. The judge shall further require of the student an oath similar to the oath required by an attorney before entering an order auth orizing him to practice legal aid.
" (i) As to each third-year law student authorized to practice legal aid there shall be kept on file in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where such authority is to be ex ercised the dean's certificate, the student's oath and the judge's order as contemplated under subsection (h). The authority to practice legal aid, as allowed under this code section, shall extend for no longer than one year. If during this period any change oc curs in the status of the student at the law school in which he was enrolled at the time of his original certification, that is, if the student ceases his enrollment at that law school, or ceases his enrollment in that law school's legal aid agency, or otherwise is expelled or suspended from that law school then any authority to practice legal aid shall terminate and be revoked."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 84. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior court for the North eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for two judges in said court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.

SB 1.

SB 16.

SB 23.

SB 84.

Respectfully submitted,

McKenzie of the 17th District,

Chairman.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration:

SR 33. By Senator Smith of the 18th: A resolution amending the rules of the State Senate; and for other purposes.
Senator Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that SR 33 be post poned until February 22, 1967.
The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, February 22, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Right Reverend Monseigneur John D. Toomey, pastor, St. James Church, Savannah, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal oi yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate to-wit:

HR 85. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Levitas of the 118th and others: A resolution designating Georgia Authors' Week; and for other pur poses.
HB 127. By Messrs. Holder of the 70th, Savage of the 58th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners, so as to remove requirements that medical interns be licensed; and for other purposes.
HB 156. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code Section 29-102, relating to covenants contained within a deed, so as to provide that when a grantee accepts a deed, he will be bound by the covenants contained therein; and for other purposes.

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HB 201. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Walling of the 118th and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-69, relating to the crimes of disturbing divine service or societies, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to deface or desecrate a place or building used regularly for divine worship; and for other purposes.

HB 219. By Messrs. Dillon of the 128th, Carnes of the 129th and others:
A bill to provide for the defense of indigents in certain counties of this State having a population of not less than 500,000; and for other pur poses.

HB 297. By Messrs. Snow, Crowe and Hale of the 1st:
A bill incorporating the City of Rossville, so as to change the compen sation of the mayor and councilmen, city, clerk, treasurer, and tax col lector; and for other purposes.

HB 300. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "Authority to require repair, closing or demolition of certain buildings in certain cities (300,000 or more)", so as to fix the time of the attachment of liens against the real property for the cost of vacating and closing; and for other purposes.

HB 305. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill amending, consolidating and superseding the several Acts in corporating the Town of Rockmart, so as to provide that the mayor and councilmen shall be eligible to succeed themselves; and for other pur poses.

SB 7. By Senator Hill of the 29th:
A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Greenville; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House, to-wit:
HR 140. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A resolution requesting that the Federal-aid highway program pro ceed as rapidly as possible; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:

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SR 44. By Senator Fincher of the 54th:
A resolution urging that the famous steam locomotive known as the GENERAL be returned to the State of Georgia for display at the rail road station at Ringgold, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 85. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th, Barber of the 24th and Smith of the 54th:
A resolution designating Georgia Authors' Week; and for other pur poses.

HR 140. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A resolution requesting that the Federal-aid highway program proceed as rapidly as possible; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 108. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937, as amended, so as to change the annual fees for the licensing of the operation of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation.

SB 109. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937, as amended, so as to change the annual fees for the licensing of the operation of certain trucks; to provide for the refund of annual fees paid for the licensing of the operation of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation.

SB 110. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-202, as amended, relating to composi tion of county boards of health, appointments thereto, terms of members, and the methods of filling vacancies in membership thereof, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies by the presiding judge of the superior court when the grand jury is not in session; to provide for confirmation of such appointment or new appointment by the next grand

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jury impaneled, called and in session; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 111. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Wesberry of the 37th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", approved March 10, 1965, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1966, so as to authorize the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to publicize its activi ties and functions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 112. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to provide a method of payment to superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in certain counties; to provide the method of making such payments by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 113. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to provide that any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia may request any judge emeritus of the superior courts of the State of Georgia to serve and preside in the superior court of the judge making the request; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 114. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill entitled an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951, as amended, so as to exempt the sales of food to be consumed on the premises of private secondary schools by pupils and employees from the taxes imposed by said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.
SB 115. By Senators Webb of the llth and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide that the Court of Ordinary or the Superior Court on appeal on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 116. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", approved January 24, 1964, as amended, so as to provide that all school busses purchased by local units of school ad ministration shall be purchased through the State Board of Education and the State Supervisor of Purchases on a bid basis; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 117. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Searcey of the 2nd, Carter of the 14th and Eldridge of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-2413 of the Georgia Insurance Code, relating to the contents of policies in general; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 118. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the regulation, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, so as to provide an additional classifica tion of licenses to be known as "Conditional Licenses" for all holders of Georgia licenses to practice dentistry who do not currently main tain residence and domicile in this state; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill entitled "An Act to re-enact the charters of the City of Macon, etc." approved Aug. 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the pro visions relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomination of candidates for Mayor and Aldermen; to provide that the Mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 43. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the term and change the method of compensating the Lieutenant-Governor; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

HB 127. By Messrs. Holder of the 70th, Savage of the 58th, Moreland of the 28th, Smith of the 3rd and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Eaminers, so as to remove requirements that medical interns be licensed; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

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HB 156. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 29-102, relating to covenants contained within a deed, so as to provide that when a grantee accepts a deed, he will be bound by the covenants contained therein; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 201. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Walling of the 118th, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins, Westlake, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-29, relating to the crimes of disturbing divine service or societies, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to deface or desecrate a building used regularly for divine worship; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 219. By Messrs. Dillon of the 128th, Carnes of the 129th, Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th and others:
A bill to provide for the defense of indigents in certain counties of this State having a population of not less than 500,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 297. By Messrs. Snow, Crowe and Hale of the 1st:
A bill incorporating the City of Rossville, so as to change the compen sation of the mayor and councilmen, city clerk, treasurer and tax col lector; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 300. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th, Grier of the 132nd and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "Authority to require repair, closing or demolition of certain buildings in certain cities (300,000) or more", so as to fix the time of the attachment of liens against the real property for the cost of vacating and closing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
HB 305. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts in corporating the Town of Rockmart, so as to provide that the mayor and

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councilman shall be eligible to succeed themselves; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 104. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Holloway of the 12th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking so as to eliminate all provisions of law which prohibit or regulate bank holding companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 105. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend the State Properties Control Code, approved February 21, 1964, as amended, so as to provide additional procedures for ac ceptance or rejection by the General Assembly of lease instruments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 106. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to regulate and control the wholesale purchase, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages; to provide for a short title; and for other purposes.

SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Smalley of the 28th and others:
A bill to amend an Act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such Sub-Committees, to provide for funds, to repeal conflicting laws, and lor other purposes.
SR 42. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing a constitutional amendment so as to provide that all money derived under the provisions of an Act known as the "Georgia Wholesale Liquor Control Act" shall be appropriated for all activities incident to providing and maintaining an adequate system of public schools and colleges in this State; to provide for ratification or re jection; and for other purposes.
HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year begin ning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year begin-

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ning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the state government; and for other purposes.

HB 262. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill placing the clerk of the Superior Court, the sheriff and the ordinary of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for a salary for the sheriff within a certain salary range to be fixed within such range by the governing authority of Dooly County; and for other purposes.

HB 261. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a city court in the City of Sylvester, Worth County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 263. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to provide that the maximum fine the recorder may impose as punishment for an offense shall not exceed $200.00; and for other purposes.
HB 264. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax: A bill to amend an act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.
HB 194. By Messrs. Harris of the 85th and Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend an act revising pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedure in civil cases known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to postpone the effective date of said act; and for other purposes.
HB 265. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Troup County; and for other purposes.
HB 266. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the deputy commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 268. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to amend said charter in order to add a new section in order to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 269. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties and which provided for the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 278. By Messrs. Potts and Blalock of the 33rd:
A bill changing the compensating of the sheriff, the ordinary, and the clerk of the Superior Court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the salary allowance of the sheriff's deputies and jailers; and for other purposes.

HB 280. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Smith and Vaughn of the 117th, Westlake, Jenkins, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 283. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Rockdale County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for a chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 284. By Messrs. Whaley and Tye of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Punk, Battle and Richardson of the 116th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th:
A bill to amend, revise and consolidate the several acts granting corpo rate authority to the Town of Tybee, so as to change the hours of voting in municipal elections; and for other purposes.

HB 285. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to provide for a new Board of Education of Newton County; and for other purposes.

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HB 286. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Newton County; and for other purposes.

HB 287. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act repealing an act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 288. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to place the Ordinary of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
HB 289. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Newton County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to place the tax commissioner on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
HB 290. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HR 13. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, and Whaley of the 115th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authorities of the City of Savannah and Chatham County to enact planning and zoning ordinances for historic purposes; and for other purposes.
HR 75. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Charlton County to adopt building, electrical and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordi nances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.
HR 76. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Camden County to adopt building,

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electrical, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordi nances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring building permits; and for other purposes.

HR 78. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Camden County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 94. By Mr. Bray of the 43rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Meriwether County Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 106. By Messrs. Pickard, Buck and Jones of the 112th, Berry and Thompson of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on High ways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations: SB 85. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Minish of 48th District, Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 167. By Mr. Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Dawsonville in the County of Dawson and to grant a new charter to said city; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendments:

Amend HB 167, Section 1.03(h) by putting a period after the word "services" in the first sentence and deleting the words "not to exceed periods of twenty years."

Amend House Bill 167, Section 1.03 (h) by changing the period at the end thereof to a semicolon and adding the following:

"Provided, however, nothing in this subsection shall be con strued to apply to public utility companies regulated by the Public Service Commission."

Amend Georgia House Bill 167, Section 1.03 (i), by striking after the phrase "in so far as not in conflict with" the word "such" and adding in lieu thereof the phrase "the general law pertaining to the" and by adding after the word "regulation" the phrase "of public utilities" so that the Subsection will read:

"(i) To regulate the rates and services of public utilities in so far as not in conflict with the general law pertaining to the regula tion of public utilities by the Georgia Public Service Commission or other similar state or Federal agency having jurisdiction in such matters."

On the adoption of the amendments, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendments were adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 207. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 207 by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:

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"Section 4. The ordinary of Worth County is hereby author ized to appoint one full-time deputy to assist him in the perform ance of the duties of his office. The annual salary of the deputy of the ordinary shall be fixed by the governing authority of Worth County at its first regular meeting in January of each year. Said deputy shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Worth County. The ordinary, during his term of office, shall have the authority to designate and name the person who shall be employed as such deputy, and to prescribe his duties and assign ments. The ordinary may remove such deputy at any time with or without cause."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 208. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 208 by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. The Clerk of the Superior Court is hereby author ized to appoint two full-time deputies to assist him in the per formance of the duties of his office. The annual salary of each deputy of the Clerk of the Superior Court shall be fixed by the governing authority of Worth County at its first regular meeting in January of each year. Said deputies shall be paid in equal month ly installments from the funds of Worth County. The Clerk of the Superior Court, during his term of office, shall have the authority to designate and name the persons who shall be employed as such deputies, and to prescribe their duties and assignments. The Clerk of the Superior Court may remove any such deputy at any time with or without cause."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 96. By Mr. Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide a Board of Commis sioners for the County of Elbert", so as to provide for the filling of vacancies in the office of chairman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 98. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd: A bill to amend an act creating a charter for the City of Carrollton, so as to change the rate of taxation for school purposes in and for said city; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 100. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the county commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 104. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th, Shields and Thompson of the llth:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to fees paid to coroners in certain counties, so as to provide that in such counties the annual salary shall be $4,200.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable for the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 133. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dalton, so as to provide for a term of office of four years for the mayor, the councilmen from the first, second, third and fourth wards; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 141. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Hamilton, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 143. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Harris County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide for an allowance for uniforms; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, -was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 159. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Washington County, so as to provide for assistants within the tax com missioner's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 162. By Mrs. Merritt and Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Sumter County, so as to increase the compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 166. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Washington County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of his full time deputies and secretary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 170. By Mr. Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a charter for the City of Smithville, so as to change the hours during which the polls for elections shall be open in said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 187. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fayette County, so as to correct a typographical error; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 190. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Williamson so as to change the method of electing councilmen and their terms of office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 222. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act creating the City Court of Louisville ....", so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 223. By Mr. McCracken of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Louis ville, so as to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution was taken up for consideration:

SR 33. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution amending the Rules of the State Senate; and for other purposes.

Senator Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that SR 33 be recom mitted to the Committee on Rules.

The consent was granted.

The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 17. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for a system of officially designated Georgia Govern ment Documents in order to obtain a maximum efficiency in the distribu tion and preservation of government documents; to constitute an Advisory Council to the Legislative Services Committee to establish, maintain and oversee such system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 73. By Senators Kidd of the 25th, Stephens of the 36th and Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to provide certain requirements relative to the construction of public buildings, paid for, in whole or in part, from public funds, in order to make such buildings accessible to and usable by the physically handicapped; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Kidd of the 25th asked unanimous consent that SB 73 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 76. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd, Moore of the 31st, Kennedy of the 47th, Dean of the 6th, Carter of the 14th and Chapman of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Election Code", approved June 24, 1964, as amended, so as to provide that any person qualifying as a candidate for public office by nomination petition shall be re quired to pay the cost incurred by the Secretary of State or ordinary in examining such petition; and for other purposes.

Senator Bateman of the 27th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 76 by adding to section 1, paragraph (a), the following:
"Providing, however, that the payment made by the candidate to the Secretary of State or ordinary shall not exceed twenty-five cents per name on the nomination petition."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 7, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Searcey of the 2nd called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams Broun Carter Chapman Cox Dean Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Gillis

Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill McKenzie

Moore Noble Plunkett Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Ward Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Andrews Bateman Conway Eldridge Flowers

Gardner Hall Hensley Maclntyre Miller Padgett

Rowan Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 27, nays 17.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator Searcey of the 2nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 76.

SB 82. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an act providing certain minimum standards prerequi site to the original incorporation of a municipality, so as to provide

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that no new municipality shall be created if any part of the boundary thereof shall be less than three miles distant from the boundary of any existing municipality in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 17. SB 73.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the Governor:
SB 7.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

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SB 75. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Adams of the 5th and Gardner of the 1st:
A bill to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 75 by adding a new paragraph at the end of section 2 asi follows:
"All records of OSCA shall be subject to the provisions of the act approved February 27, 1959, (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 88), providing for the inspection of public records."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 75 by striking the word "keep" in the last paragraph of section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"provide for the keeping of".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 75 by adding the following sentence at the end of section 27:
"The exemptions from taxation herein provided shall not, how ever, include exemptions from sale and use taxes on property pur chased by the Authority or for use by the Authority,".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Conway of the 41st offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 75 to show as additional authors Senator Adams of the 5th and Senator Gardner of the 1st.

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To amend section 2 on page 2 as follows:

Under subsection (2) change "Director" to "Chairman"

Under subsection (3) change "Director" to "Chairman"

Under subsection (4) change "Executive Director" to "Chairman".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed amended.

Senator Gardner of the 1st asked unanimous consent that SB 75 be immedi ately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, February 23, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Lewis Stover, Jr., pastor, Lawrenceville Church of God, Lawrenceville, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Searcey of the 2nd moved that the Senate reconsider its motion of yesterday on the following bill of the Senate as amended:

SB 76. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd, Moore of the 31st, Kennedy of the 4th, Dean of the 6th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Election Code", approved June 24, 1964, as amended, so as to provide that any person qualifying as a candidate for public office by nomination petition shall be required to pay the cost incurred by the Secretary of State or ordinary in examining such petition; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 28, nays 7.
The motion prevailed, and SB 76 was placed on the calendar.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HB 122. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville, so as to increase the maximum tax rate which may be levied for the maintenance and operation; and for other purposes.

HB 181. By Messrs. Bennett of the 95th, Fallin of the 94th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the Solicitor General of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said Solicitor General; and for other purposes.

HB 270. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to permit the solicitor general to practice law to the extent that he may complete all cases and matters in which he was retained or employed prior to assuming the official duties of this office; and for other purposes.

HB 310. By Messrs. Gay and Douglas of the 60th:
A bill to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of improving the operations of the courts and promoting justice in any counties in this state having a population of not less than 31,500 and not more than 33,000; and for other purposes.

HB 316. B Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to au thorize the solicitor general to appoint such additional investigators as may be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 317. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to create and incorporate the Town of Dasher in the County of Lowndes; to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

HB 318. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Schley County Development Authority"; and for other purposes.

HB 323. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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HR 114. By Messrs. Smith of the 114th, Punk, Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VIII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution providing for tax equalization by authorizing levying of taxes other than taxes on real and personal property; and for other purposes.

HR 119. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Stephens County; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 150. By Messrs. Mauldin of the 18th and Matthews of the 94th:
A resolution commemorating vocational education in Georgia, and the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and adopted:
HR 150. By Messrs. Mauldin of the 18th and Matthews of the 94th: A resolution commemorating vocational education in Georgia, and the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

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SB 120. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to change the punishment for persons convicted of driving or operating a vehicle within this state while under the influence of in toxicating liquors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SB 121. By Senator Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Smalley of the 28th and Webb of the llth:
A bill relating to State Senatorial Districts, as amended, so as to pro vide for the composition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SR 45. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution encouraging voluntary personal prayer by students and others; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 46. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Webb of the llth and Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the composition of the State Senate: the manner of election of State Senators; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifiaction or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SR 47. By Senators Smalley of the 28th, Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st and Webb of the llth:
A resolution to provide that if a proposed constitutional amendment increasing the maximum membership of the Senate to 56 members is ratified by the people then the Georgia Senate will apportion one addi tional senator to Pulton County and one additional senator to DeKalb County in the 1970 election.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

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SR 48. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SR 49. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

HB 122. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd: A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville, so as to increase the maximum tax rate which may be levied for the maintenance and operation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 181. By Messrs. Bennett of the 95th, Fallin of the 94th: A bill to amend an act providing for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said solicitor general; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 270. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd: A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to per mit the solicitor general to practice law to the extent that he may com plete all cases and matters in which he was retained or employed prior to assuming the official duties of this office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 310. By Messrs. Gay and Douglas of the 60th: A bill to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of improving the operations of the courts and promoting justice in any counties in this State having a population of not less than 31,500 and not more than 33,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 316. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to authorize the solicitor general to appoint such additional investigators as may be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 317. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th: A bill to create and incorporate the Town of Dasher in the County of Lowndes; to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 318. By Mr. Savage of the 58th: A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Schley County Development Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 323. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 114. By Messrs. Smith of the 114th, Funk, Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, Paragraph III of the Constitution providing for tax equalization by authorizing and levying of taxes other than taxes on real and personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 119. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to pro vide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Stephens County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:
SB 108. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937, as amended, so as to change the annual fees for the licensing of the operation of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 109. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937, as amended, so as to change the annual fees for the licensing for the operation of certain trucks; to provide for the refund of annual fees paid for the licensing of the operation of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 110. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-202, as amended, relating to compo sition of county boards of health, appointments thereto, terms of mem bers, and the methods of filling vacancies in membership thereof, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies by the presiding judge of the superior court when the grand jury is not in session; to provide for confirmation of such appointment or new appointment by the next grand jury impaneled, called and in session; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 111. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Wesberry of the 37th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965", approved March 10, 1965, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 4, 1966, so as to authorize the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to publicize its activities and functions; and for other purposes.
SB 112. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to provide a method of payment to superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in certain counties; to provide the method of making such payments by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.

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SB 113. By Senator Kilpatriek of the 44th:
A bill to provide that any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia may request any judge emeritus of the superior courts of the State of Georgia to serve and preside in the superior court of the judge making the request; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 114. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill entitled an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951, as amended, so as to exempt the sales of food to be consumed on the premises of private secondary schools by pupils and employees from the taxes imposed by said act; and for other purposes.

SB 115. By Senators Webb of the llth and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide that the Court of Ordinary or the Superior Court on appeal on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; and for other purposes.

SB 116. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", approved January 24, 1964, as amended, so as to provide that all school busses purchased by local units of school admin istration shall be purchased through the State Board of Education and the State Supervisor of Purchases on a bid basis; and for other purposes.

SB 117. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Searcey of the 2nd, Carter of the 14th and Eldridge of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-2413 of the Georgia Insurance Code, relating to the contents of policies in general; and for other purposes.

SB 118. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the regulation, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, so as to provide an additional classifica tion of licenses to be known as "Conditional Licenses" for all holders of Georgia licenses to practice dentistry who do not currently maintain residence and domicile in this state; and for other purposes.

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill entitled "An Act to re-enact the charters of the City of Macon, etc." approved Aug. 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the provisions

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relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomi nation of candidates for Mayor and Aldermen; to provide that the Mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

SR 43. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the term and change the method of compensating the LieutenantGovernor; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 127. By Messrs. Holder of the 70th, Savage of the 58th, Moreland of the 28th, Smith of the 3rd and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners, so as to remove requirements that medical interns be licensed; and for other purposes.

HB 156. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 29-102, relating to covenants contained within a deed, so as to provide that when a grantee accepts a deed, he will be bound by the covenants contained therein; and for other purposes.

HB 201. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Walling of the 118th, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins, Westlake, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-29, relating to the crimes of disturbing divine service or societies, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to deface or desecrate a building used regularly for divine worship; and for other purposes.

HB 219. By Messrs. Dillon of the 128th, Carnes of the 129th, Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th and others :
A bill to provide for the defense of indigents in certain counties of this State having a population of not less than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 297. By Messrs. Snow, Crowe and Hale of the 1st:
A bill incorporating the City of Rossville, so as to change the com pensation of the mayor and councilmen, city clerk, treasurer and tax collector; and for other purposes.

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HB 300. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th, Grier of the 132nd and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "Authority to require repair, closing or demolition of certain buildings in certain cities (300,000) or more", so as to fix the time of the attachment of liens against the real property for the cost of vacating and closing; and for other purposes.

HB 305. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts in corporating the Town of Rockmart, so as to provide that the mayor and council shall be eligible to succeed themselves; and for other purposes.

Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following reso lutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 10. Do Pass by Substitute.

SR 11. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Shea of 3rd District,

Secretary.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 61. Do Pass as Amended. SB 62. Do Pass as Amended. SB 80. Do Pass as Amended. HB 3. Do Pass. HB 19. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 47. Do Pass.

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HB 48. Do Pass. HB 210. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy,. Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 107. Do Pass. SR 25. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report, the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 91. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Spinks of 9th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolution of the House, and has instructed me

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as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations:
HB 142. Do Pass as Amended. HB 161. Do Pass as Amended. HB 168. Do Pass. HB 221. Do Pass. HB 234. Do Pass. HB 235. Do Pass. HB 236. Do Pass. HB 242. Do Pass. HB 243. Do Pass. HB 261. Do Pass. HB 262. Do Pass. HB 263. Do Pass. HB 264. Do Pass. HB 265. Do Pass. HB 266. Do Pass. HB 269. Do Pass. HB 278. Do Pass. HB 283. Do Pass. HR 94. Do Pass as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 9. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-11, as amended, so as to provide that the testimony and reports of any optometrist licensed to practice in the State of Georgia shall be received by the State and any political subdivision thereof, and any private, educational, or other institution receiving public funds, as qualified evidence relative to the practice of optometry; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to amend Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the practice of optometry, as amended, so as to provide that an optometrist shall be entitled to payment or reimbursement for optometrical services in the same manner as practitioners of other professions; to provide that no board, body, agency, official, or institution, whether public or private, receiving public funds, shall interfere with any individual's right to free choice of practitioners as defined in Code Chapters 84-9 and 84-11 as amended; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Code Chapter 84-11, relating to the practice of optom etry, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Code Section to be known as Code Section 84-1111, to read as follows:

"84-1111. With respect to any matter within the scope of the practice of optometry as defined in Code Section 84-1101; an op tometrist shall be entitled to payment of or reimbursement for any services in the same manner as practitioners of other professions may be paid for similar services; and no board, body, agency, offi cial or institution, whether private or public, receiving public funds, shall interfere with any individual's right to free choice of prac titioners as defined in Code Chapters 84-9 and 84-11 of the Georgia Code, as amended."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 1, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
SB 103. By Senator Holley of the 22nd: A bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954, so as to provide for an exception to driving

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on the right side of roadway; to provide for lane control devices; to provide for pedestrians crossing intersection diagonally; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th: A bill to amend Code section 82-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 23, nays 7.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Fincher of the 51st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 70.

HB 72. By Mrs. Merritt of the 68th:
A bill to amend Code Title 53, known as "Husband and Wife", so as to define those persons eligible to give parental consent for underage marriage applicants; and for other purposes.

Senator Kidd of the 25th asked unanimous consent that HB 72 be postponed to March 1, 1967.

The consent was granted.

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SB 85. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to enact the Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Highways offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to enact the Highway Safety Coordination Act of 1967; to declare the public policy of this State in regard to highway safety; to provide that the Governor shall be the chief ad ministrator of a comprehensive program of highway safety; to create the office of Coordinator of Highway Safety; to provide for a co ordinator, his appointment, duties and responsibilities; to grant certain powers to the Governor in connection with his responsibility as chief administrator of this State's highway safety programs; to authorize various counties and municipalities to contract and exercise other powers which might be necessary in order that they might participate in certain highway safety programs; to designate the Governor as the appropriate official to accept funds for highway safety programs; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. This Act shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Highway Safety Coordination Act of 1967".
Section 2. It is the public policy of this State in every way pos sible to reduce the number of traffic accidents, deaths, injuries and property damage through the formulation of comprehensive highway safety programs. The Governor, as the Chief Executive and highest elected official of this State, is hereby invested with the power and authority to act as the chief administrator in the formulation of such programs of highway safety.
Section 3. There is hereby created within the Executive Depart ment of the Stale government, and immediately under the supervision of the Governor, the Office of Coordinator of Highway Safety. The coordinator shall be appointed by the Governor, and he shall serve at his pleasure. The coordinator shall advise with and assist the Governor in the formulation, coordination and supervision of comprehensive State and local highway safety programs to reduce traffic accidents, deaths, injuries and property damage within this State. The coordinator, acting under the direction and supervision of the Governor, shall also advise with and assist the various departments and agencies of State Govern ment concerned with highway safety programs. He shall coordinate and review, cooperatively, the programs developed by the various local political subdivisions, for the purpose of assisting them in the prepara tion of their highway safety programs to insure that they meet the criteria established for such programs by the appropriate State and Federal authorities.

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Section 4. The Governor is authorized to provide and designate for the use of the coordinator such space as shall be necessary to quarter the coordinator and his staff. The coordinator is authorized to employ and secure the necessary staff, supplies and materials to carry out the provisions of this Act, subject to the approval of the Governor.

Section 5. The Governor is hereby authorized and granted the power to contract and to exercise any other powers which may be necessary in order to insure that all departments of State Government and local political subdivisions participate to the fullest extent possible in the benefits available under the "National Highway Safety Act of 1966" and all subsequent amendments thereto and similar Federal programs of highway safety. The Governor shall formulate standards for highway safety programs for political subdivisions to assure that they meet criteria of the National Highway Safety Agency, and shall institute a reporting system for the local political subdivisions to report the status of their programs to the State.

Section 6. The Governor, acting for and in behalf of the State of Georgia, is authorized to cooperate with, and participate in, the pro grams of all Federal, State, local, public and private agencies and
organizations in order to effectuate the purposes of this Act.

Section 7. The governing authorities of the various counties and municipalities are empowered to contract with the State, Federal, and other local, public and private agencies and organizations and exercise other necessary powers to participate to the fullest extent possible in the highway safety programs of this State, the provisions of the "National Highway Safety Act of 1966" and all subsequent amendments thereto and similar Federal programs of highway safety.

Section 8. The Governor is hereby designated the appropriate State official to accept and administer any funds which shall be made avail able to the State of Georgia and its various political subdivisions for the purpose of carrying out a comprehensive highway safety program.

Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Hensley of the 33rd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute:
Amend Committee substitute to SB 85 by deleting in section 3, page 2 in the second sentence the word "the" and add the words "a qualified" so as to read "a qualified coordinator shall be appointed by the Governor".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment to the substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 28, nays 11, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 11.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 75.
SB 82.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

SB 76. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd, Moore of the 31st, Kennedy of the 4th, Dean of the 6th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Election Code", approved June 24, 1964, as amended, so as to provide that any person qualifying as a candidate for public office by nomination petition shall be required to pay the cost incurred by the Secretary of State or ordinary in exam ining such petition; and for other purposes.

The report of the commitee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Searcey of the 2nd called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Broun Carter Chapman Cox Hall Hensley Hill
Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd

Kennedy Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McKenzie Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett

Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th
Stephens Ward Wesberry Mr. President

Those voting in the negative were Senators

Adams of 26th Andrews Conway Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers

Gardner Gregory Kidd Maclntyre Miller Minish Padgett

Rowan Smith of 34th Spinks Webb Young

The roll call was verified.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 19.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, February 24, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. John E. Richards, pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Macon, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Webb of the llth reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.

Senator Bateman of the 27th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:

HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code section 88-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 31, nays 4.

The motion prevailed, and HB 70 was placed on the calendar.

Senator Noble of the 19th asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay on the motion to reconsider HB 70.

The consent was granted.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 334. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 338. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to provide for the voting by absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

HB 339. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to authorize the City to contract with Lowndes County in regard to the administrative and clerical matters pertaining to ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 340. By Messrs. Cole, Leonard and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the various acts incorporated in the City of Dalton, so as to incorporate in said City certain parts of Land Lots Nos. 158, 185, 196, 223 and 261 in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield County, not now incorporated in said City; and for other purposes.

HB 356. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to provide for the payment of witness fees to certain law enforce ment officers who are required to appear to testify in the courts of certain counties on their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.

HB 357. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide that the aldermen of said city shall be chosen and elected to fill one of five distinct and desig nated posts numbered 1 through 5 inclusive; and for other purposes.

HB 358. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other pur poses.

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HB 359. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Thomas County, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 361. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; and lor other purposes.

HB 362. By Messrs. Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 46,000 nor more than 47,000, the judge of the superior court of such counties shall be authorized to appoint the clerk of the superior court of such counties to serve as jury clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 363. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Thomasville, so as to change the salary to be received by the Commissioners and the salary to be received by the one of their number designated as Mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 364. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the Solicitor of said court from $3900 per annum to $4800 per annum and to set an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 369. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 370. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for additional funds for clerical assistance in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

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HB 372. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a Board of Directors and a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Newton County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 376. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 328. By Messrs. Caldwell of the 51st, Walling of the 118th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the appointment of the membership of the House of Representatives, so as to provide for the apportion ment of the members of the House of Representatives; to provide for Representative Districts; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 23. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Kidd of the 25th and all other members of the Senate:
A resolution commending Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 47. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, so as to change the compensation of the Authority members; to require that contractors who are awarded contracts by the Authority shall give bond in an amount equal to the amount of the bid; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

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SB 122. By Senator Pennington of the 45th:
A bill entitled "Revenue Bond Law", approved March 31, 1937, so as to change the maximum maturity date of such Revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 123. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Holley of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that members of the City Council of Augusta shall be eligible to suc ceed themselves in office without limitation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 124. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Pennington of the 45th, McKenzie of the 17th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill entitled "Uniform Airports Act", so as to guarantee free access to public airports for transient private aircraft; to promote the loca tion in Georgia of industries utilizing private aircraft; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce.

SB 125. By Senators Shea of the 3rd, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Knight of the 16th, Moore of the 31st and others:
A bill relating to filing notices of candidacy, so as to provide that a candidate for office in a primary who is unopposed may be certified as the nominee of his political party without the necessity of his name appearing on the ballot in the primary conducted by his political party; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 126. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Smith of the 34th:
A bill fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 127. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide a uniform county commissioners law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government, so as to

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provide that the salary of the county manager shall be fixed annually by the county commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 128. By Senators Webb of the llth, Andrews of the 49th and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to provide for the defense of indigents; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 50. By Senators Kilpatrick of the 44th, Broun of the 46th, Adams of the 26th, Smalley of the 28th and others:
A resolution requesting the Governor to consult with the members of the Georgia Senate on appointments which require Senate confirma tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 334. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 338. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to provide for the voting by absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 339. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to authorize the city to contract with Lowndes County in regard to the administrative and clerical matters pertaining to ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 340. By Messrs. Cole, Leonard and Smith of the 3rd: A bill to amend an act consolidating the various acts incorporated in the City of Dalton, so as to incorporate in said city certain parts of

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Land Lots Nos. 158, 185, 196, 223 and 261 in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield County, not now incorporated in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 356. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Sherman of the 105th and Dent of the 104th:
A bill to provide for the payment of witness fees to certain law enforcement officers who are required to appear to testify in the courts of certain counties on their off-duty hours; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 357. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide that the aldermen of said city shall be chosen and elected to fill one of five districts and desig nated posts numbered 1 through 5 inclusive; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 358. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 359. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Thomas County, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 361. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 362. By Messrs. Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 46,000 nor more than 47,000, the judge of the superior court of such counties shall be authorized to appoint the clerk of the superior court of such counties to serve as jury clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 363. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville, so as to change the salary to be received by the commissioners and the salary to be received by the one of their number designated as mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 364. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said court from $3900 per annum to $4800 per annum and to set an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 369. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 370. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for additional funds for clerical assistance in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 372. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a board of directors and a Com missioner of Roads and Revenues for Newton County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 376. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 328. By Messrs. Caldwell of the 51st, Walling of the 118th, Brantley of the 63rd, Ballard of the 37th, Gates of the 123rd, Fleming of the 106th, Irvin of the llth, Kaylor of the 4th, Minge of the 13th, Pafford of the 97th, Ross of the 31st, Sherman of the 105th, Smith of the 44th, Thomas of the 77th and Wilson of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the apportionment of the member ship of the House of Representatives, so as to provide for the appor tionment of the members of the House of Representatives; to provide for Representative Districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 120. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to change the punishment for persons convicted of driving or operating a vehicle within this state while under the influence of intoxicating liquors; and for other purposes.

SB 121. By Senator Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Smalley of the 28th and Webb of the llth:
A bill relating to State Senatorial Districts, as amended, so as to pro vide for the composition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 45. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution encouraging voluntary personal prayer by students and others; and for other purposes.

SR 46. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Webb of the llth and Smalley of the 28th:
A resolution proposing an amendment of the Constitution, so as to provide for the composition of the State Senate: the manner of elec tion of State Senators; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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SR 47. By Senators Smalley of the 28th, Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st and Webb of the llth:
A resolution to provide that if a proposed constitutional amendment increasing the maximum membership of the Senate to 56 members is ratified by the people then the Georgia Senate will apportion one additional senator to Fulton County and one additional senator to DeKalb County in the 1970 election.

SR 48. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as pro vide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 49. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to meetings of the General Assembly; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HB 122. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville, so as to increase the maximum tax rate which may be levied for the maintenance and operation; and for other pur poses.

HB 181. By Messrs. Bennett of the 95th, Fallin of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said solicitor general; and for other purposes.

HB 270. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to permit the solicitor general to practice law to the extent that he may complete all cases and matters in which he was retained or employed prior to assuming the official duties of this office; and for other purposes.

HB 310. By Messrs. Gay and Douglas of the 60th:
A bill to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of improving the operations of the courts and promoting justices in any

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counties in this State having a population of not less than 31,500 and not more than 33,000; and for other purposes.

HB 316. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to authorize the solicitor general to appoint such additional investigators as may be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 317. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to create and incorporate the Town of Dasher in the County of Lowndes; to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

HB 318. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Schley County Development Authority"; and for other purposes.

HB 323. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HR 114. By Messrs. Smith of the 114th, Punk, Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VIII, Section 1, Paragraph III of the Constitu tion providing for tax equalization by authorizing and levying of taxes other than taxes on real and personal property; and for other purposes.

HR 119. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Stephens County; and for other purposes.

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

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Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 71. Do Pass. SB 95. Do Pass. SB 111. Do Pass. SB 119. Do Pass as Amended. HB 99. Do Pass. HB 189. Do Pass. HB 200. Do Pass. HB 206. Do Pass as Amended. HB 227. Do Pass. HB 228. Do Pass. HB 229. Do Pass. HB 237. Do Pass. HB 238. Do Pass. HB 284. Do Pass. HB 297. Do Pass.
HB 305. Do Pass. HB 317. Do Pass.
HB 318. Do Pass.
HB 323. Do Pass.
HR 106. Do Pass.
HR 119. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Maclntyre of 40th District,
Chairman.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Bank ing and Finance, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 86. Do Pass by Substitute.
SB 104. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Johnson of 42nd District,
Chairman.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appro priations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow ing bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 40. Do Pass by Substitute. Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Pennington of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 77. Do Pass. HB 39. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pennington of 45th District, Chairman.

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The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 51. By Senators Hill of the 29th, Lee of the 47th, Miller of the 43rd and Minish of the 48th:
A resolution commending Bill Anderson; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was considered:

SR 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A resolution designating the North Fulton Special Choir as the Official State Choir; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the reso lution was adopted.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 142. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Byron, so as to change the method of electing the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment.
Amend HB 142 as follows:
By adding immediately before the clause "to repeal conflicting laws;" the clause "to change the time during which the polls shall remain open;".
By striking in its entirety Section 2, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking from the second paragraph of Section 12 the following:
'The person receiving the highest number of votes for the respective offices, shall be declared to be elected.',

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and by striking from said paragraph the word and symbol "eight (8)" and the word and symbol "four (4)", and inserting in lieu thereof, in both instances, the word and symbol "seven (7)", so
that when so amended the second paragraph of Section 12 shall read as follows:

"Said oath to be signed by all managers in the capacity in which he acts. The oath may be administered by any officer quali fied to administer oaths or the managers may swear each other. Said managers of election shall be paid one dollar ($1.00) each as compensation for holding such election. The polls in all elections held in and for said town shall be open from seven (7) o'clock, A.M. until seven (7) o'clock P.M. when they shall be closed, and the managers of said election shall proceed to count the ballots and consolidate the returns of said election and certify the results. They shall keep two lists of voters and two tally sheets and shall make a certificate of the result of each tally sheet. One of said tally sheets, and one of said list of voters together with the bal lots shall be placed by the managers in an envelope or box and sealed and filed with the clerk of said town. The other list of voters and tally sheet shall be kept by such managers for a period of thirty days. Such envelope or box filed with the clerk shall be opened at the next regular meeting of the mayor and aldermen and the results of the election declared by them after which all of said election papers shall again be placed in said envelope or box and kept by the clerk without inspection provided no contest be filed or pending for a period of sixty days after which same may be destroyed. The mayor and aldermen of said town are au thorized and empowered to adopt such other and further reasonable rules for the conduct of elections in said town as they may deem proper. Contests over any election held in said town may be had in the manner as provided by the laws of Georgia in cases of municipal election contests."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 161. By Mrs. Merritt and Parker of the 68th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the Counties of Floyd, Berrien, Effingham, Schley,

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Sumter and Greene, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the other commissioners of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Sumter County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 161 as follows:
By inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws", the phrase "to provide for a referendum;".
By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and by adding a new Sec tion immediately following Section 1 to be designated Section 2, and to read as follows:
"Section 2. Not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it other wise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Sumter County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of sub mitting this act to the voters of Sumter County for approval or rejection. The Ordinary shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The Ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks imme diately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Sumter County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:
'For approval of the act increasing the compensation of the Chairman and the other Commissioners of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenue for Sumter County.'
'Against approval of the act increasing the compensation of the Chairman and the other Commissioners of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for Sumter County.'
All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Sumter County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the elec tion. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 168. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd: A bill to provide a new charter for the City of Statham; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 221. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd: A bill to amend an act providing that no person shall be elected ordinary of a county having a population of 100,000 or more except under certain conditions, so as to provide that the provisions of said act shall not apply to any person who is now holding or has held the office of ordinary in any county having a population of not less than 110,000 nor more than 120,000; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 234. By Mr. Holder of the 70th: A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the ordinary of Dooly County from the fee and salary system to the salary system

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exclusively, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 235. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Dodge County, so as to change the allowable compensation of the clerk and employee of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 236. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee system to the salary system in the County of Dodge, the sheriff of said county and the clerk of the superior court thereof, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff and clerk of the superior court of said county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 242. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 243. By Messrs. Mullinax and Ware of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of LaGrange, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 261. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a city court in the City of Sylvester, Worth County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 262. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill placing the clerk of the Superior court, the sheriff and the ordinary of Dooly County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee sys tem of compensation, so as to provide for a salary for the sheriff within a certain salary range to be fixed within such range by the governing authority of Dooly County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 263. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hogansville, so as to provide that the maximum fine the recorder may impose as punishment for an offense shall not exceed $200.00; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 264. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 265. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the coroner of Troup County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 266. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the deputy commissioner: and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 269. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act relative to the salaries of officials in certain counties and which provided for the compensation of the clerk of the Superior Court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Troup County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the Superior Court, the sheriff, the ordinary and the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 278. By Messrs. Potts and Blalock of the 33rd:
A bill changing the compensating of the sheriff, the ordinary and the clerk of the Superior Court of Coweta County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the salary allowance of the sheriff's deputies and jailers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 283. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer, Malone and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Rockdale County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to pro vide for a chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 61. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to amend Code title 49, so as to provide for the dispensing with the necessity of appointing a guardian for certain minors and in competent persons when the personal property of a minor does not ex ceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:

By striking Section 49-903 thereof in its entirety; and by changing the period at the end Section 49-901 thereof to a comma and adding the following language thereto: "and such person making the affidavit and receiving the personal property shall be authorized to expend or otherwise dispose of same as in his judgment may be just and proper, and shall not be required to report or account to such minor concerning the application, use or disposition of said property."; and by chang ing the period at the end of Section 49-902 thereof to a comma and add ing the following language thereto: "and such person making the af fidavit and receiving the personal property shall be authorized to expend or otherwise dispose of same as in his judgment may be just and proper, and shall not be required to report or account to such incompetent con cerning the application, use or disposition of said property."

Senator Webb of the llth offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 61 by deleting from the 5th and 6th lines the words "or person standing in loco parentis to the minor".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

On the adoption of the committee amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the committee amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 62. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to amend Code section 107-103, relating to bail required for cer tain proceedings instituted for the recovery of personal property; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:

By changing the period after the word "different" in the last line of page 1 thereof to a semi-colon, and adding the following: "but if the defendant does not know all or any part of the foregoing in formation, he shall affirmatively so swear in such affidavit."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
SB 80. By Senators Abney of the 53rd and London of the 50th: A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide that where a decree has been entered by a superior court or other court of competent jurisdiction of this State ordering the father to support the child and the father has failed to comply with the order for 12 months or longer, the consent of the mother alone shall suffice in proceedings for adoption; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 80 as follows:
By striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Sec tion 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. An Act entitled 'An Act to amend and revise the adop tion laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933; to provide for an investigation and report to the superior court in which an adop tion petition is filed on the proposed adoption by the State Department of Public Welfare where facilities are available; and for other pur poses.", approved February 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 300), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Subsection (2) of Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (2) of Section 3 to read as follows:

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'(2) Consent of a parent shall not be required where a child has been abandoned by such parent, or where such parent of a child cannot be found after a diligent search has been made, or where such parent is insane or otherwise incapacitated from giving such consent and the court is of the opinion that the adoption is for the best interest of the child, or where such parent has sur rendered all of his or her rights to said child to a licensed childplacing agency or to a court of competent jurisdiction for adoption, or to the State Department of Public Welfare through its designated agents, or where such a parent has had his or her parental rights terminated by order of a juvenile or other court of competent jur isdiction, or where such parent is dead. Where a decree has been entered by a superior court of this State or any other court of competent jurisdiction of any other State ordering a parent to support a child and such parent has wantonly and wilfully failed to comply with the order for a period of twelve (12) months or longer, the consent of such parent shall not be required and the consent of the other parent alone shall suffice in any proceedings for adoption relative to such child.' "

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SR 25. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A resolution establishing a Code of Ethics for government service with in the State of Georgia and all governments therein; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Carter of the 14th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Gardner Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Minish Moore

Noble Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward
Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 3. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the dismissal of suits in the courts of this State when they have been pending for a period of 5 years or longer, so as to extend the provisions of this act to other actions and proceedings; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill* was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that HB 19 be recommitted to the Com mittee on Judiciary.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 9. SB 76. SB 85. SB 103.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the Governor:
SB 47. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District Chairman.

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HB 47. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 9-103, relating to applicants for admission to the practice of law, so as to change the exceptions and exemptions for the education requirements prescribed in said chapter; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 48. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 109A-10 relating to the Uniform Commerical Code, so as to provide for the specific repeal of certain sections of the Code of Georgia of 1910 concerning the law of negotiable in struments; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 27, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. James J. Sneed, pastor, Ousley Methodist Church, Decatur, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Friday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Padgett of the 23rd requested a ruling from the president as to his authority to cast a vote in the Senate.

The president ruled that under the Rules of the Senate, and particularly Senate Rule 27, he was authorized to vote to break a tie, or to provide a con stitutional majority.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 202. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Moore of the 12th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for said counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 312. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county in this state having a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,350; and for other purposes.

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 371. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; to change the manner and method of selecting the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 384. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Winkles of the 120th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Pulton County, so as to create a Local Advisory Board; and for other purposes.

HB 388. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act amending the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton, so as to authorize the Mayor and Council of the City of Dalton by resolution to designate the county registrar and others in the employ of the county registrar to receive city voter registrations; and for other purposes.

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HB 389. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Paulding County, so as to provide certain minimum compensation for the employees of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 390. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act amending and superseding the several Acts incorporating the Town of Hiram, so as to authorize the mayor and council to appoint a recorder and preside over the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.

HB 399. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Ragland, Knapp and Wilson of the 109th and others:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to repeal Section 72A of the said charter added by the said Act of 1935 relating to the powers of the City of Macon with respect to streets, including those dedicated by the State, to re-enact in lieu thereof a new Section 72A; and for other purposes.

HB 407. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to provide a veto power for the Chairman of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 332. By Mr. Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Office of Tax Commissioner of Polk County, so as to provide that the Tax Commissioner of Polk County submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for approval; and for other purposes.

HB 333. By Messrs. Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Ragland and Laite of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act reinstating the charter of the City of Macon, so as to provide maximum working hours for firemen employed by the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 344. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act found in Georgia Laws, 1915, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Vienna; and for other purposes.

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HB 375. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 377. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 378. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Bartow County on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, his de puties, and other employees; and for other purposes.

HB 379. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County into the office of tax commissioners, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and the deputy tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HR 115. By Messrs. Starnes, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement across, through and over certain real property located in Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HR 117. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd: A resolution relative to granting an easement to the Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company; and for other purposes.
HR 138. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th: A resolution authorizing the grant of an easement and transfer of certain real property located in Jenkins County; and for other pur poses.
HB 89. By Messrs. Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th and others: A bill to provide for alternative times for making tax returns; and for other purposes.

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HB 115. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the minimum sum in determining the funds needed by local units of administration for maintenance, operation and sick leave expenses not otherwise provided in said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the participa tion by the State government and local governments in the cost of the Minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

HB 178. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to change the name of the "Milledgeville State Hospital" to "Central State Hospital", and for other purposes.

HB 197. By Messrs. Roach of the 15th and Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to provide for one additional Judge of the Superior Court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide that motor vehicles which are pur chased from a manufacturer, for the purposes of said Act, shall not be deemed to be owned until the motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser; and for other purposes.

HB 320. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to authorize and empower the State Department of Family and Children Services to reimburse Baldwin County 100% of the administra tive expenses incurred by employees of the Baldwin County Department of Family & Children Services assigned full-time to Milledgeville State Hospital by the State Department of Family & Children Services; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to increase the amount of bonds which the State Hospital Authority may issue; and for other purposes.

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HB 346. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 347. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "An Act to create the State Hospital Authority", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 349. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 350. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Auth ority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 351. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 352. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State School Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other pur poses.

HB 355. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Ports Authority Act", so as to authorize the use of services of the Georgia Building Auth ority; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate Amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 207. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compenating the Ordinary of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 208. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Worth County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 167. By Mr. Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Dawsonville in the County of Dawson and to grant a new charter to said City; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 247. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th, Jones of the 112th and others: A bill to create and define the offense of inciting to riot; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 129. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to enlarge the powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission so as to authorize said Commission to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity to radio common carrier corporations, companies, or persons, firms or associations owning, leasing, or operating a radio common carrier service in this State as defined in the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation.

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SB 130. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the powers of municipalities, so as to provide that municipal tax assessors may adopt valuations determined pursuant to county evaluation programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganziation & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SB 131. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide for an exemption of the tax on equipment and apparatus, and materials used in the construction thereof, whether constructed or assembled at the site of use or not, used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 132. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales' and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide for optional payment of sales and use tax imposed upon lessees of tangible personal property by permitting a lump sum payment of such tax at the inception of a lease based upon the fair market value of the tangible property leased; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 133. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide that veterans who are eligible for admission to Georgia War Veterans' Homes, or other veterans' facilities operated by the State of Georgia, who are admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the State Board of Health or the Georgia Department of Public Health, shall not be sub ject to the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 134. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill relating to the holding, owning, having in possession of, or pay ing the tax for federal wagering occuptional tax stamp, approved March 16, 1966, so as to change the United States code section designa tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 135. By Senator Searcey of the 2nd:
A bill creating the Georgia Milk Commission, so as to provide that the Georgia Milk Commission shall have no authority to set, establish, or otherwise recommend the price of milk sold at retail to the consuming public; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources.

SB 136. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon as shown by Minutes of its meeting of September 27, 1966, abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of Franklin Street in the City of Macon, Georgia, and the conveyance of the same to Georgia Power Company; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 137. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumb ers and master and journeyman steamfitters carrying on said vocation in all counties of this state having a population of 500,000 inhabitants or more; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 138. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th and others:
A bill to provide for the examination of master electricians, carrying on said vocation in counties having a population of 150,000 inhabitants or more by the U. S. Census of 1930, or any future U. S. Census, to create a Board of Examiners for said purpose; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th, Coggin of the 35th and others:
A bill authorizing the creation in the several counties of the State of Georgia of a Board of Examiners of stationary engineers and firemen; prescribing the powers and duties of such board; requiring all persons who run or operate stationary engines or boilers in counties creating such boards to obtain a license from such board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

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SR 52. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Fulton County to regulate traffic in the unincorporated areas of said county and to provide punishment for violators of such regulation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 53. By Senators Coggin of the 35th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Fulton County to indemnify the tax commissioner of Fulton County and his bondsmen against loss through acceptance by such Tax Commissioner of uncertified checks of applicants for automo bile license tags; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 89. By Messrs. Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th and Richardson of the 116th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for alternative times for making tax returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 115. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the minimum sum in determining the funds needed by local units of administration for maintenance, operation and sick leaves not otherwise provided in said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th, Johnson of the 40th, Lane of the 64th, Rush of the 75th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the participation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 178. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to change the name of the "Milledgeville State Hospital" to "Central State Hospital"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

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HB 197. By Messrs. Roach of the 15th and Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 202. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Moore of the 12th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for said counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th, Tucker of the 36th, Games of the 129th and Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide that motor vehicles which are pur chased from a manufacturer, for the purposes of said act, shall not be deemed to be owned until the motor vehicle is delivered to the pur chaser; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 312. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,350; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 320. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to authorize and empower the State Department of Family and Children Services to reimburse Baldwin County 100% of the admini strative expenses incurred by employees of the Baldwin County Depart ment of Family and Children Services assigned full time to Milledgeville State Hospital by the State Department of Family and Children Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 332. By Mr. Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Polk County, so as to provide that the Tax Commissioner of Polk County submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for approval; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 333. By Messrs. Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Ragland and Laite of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act reinstating the charter of the City of Macon, so as to provide maximum working hours for firemen employed by the City of Macon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 344. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act found in Georgia Laws, 1915, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Vienna; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 345. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to increase the amount of bonds which the State Hospital Auth ority may issue; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 346. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 347. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HB 348. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as "an Act to create the State Hospital Authority", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 349. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 350. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Auth ority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 351. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "University System Building Auth ority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 352. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State School Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HB 355. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Ports Authority Act", so as to authorize the use of services of the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 371. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; to change the manner and method of selecting the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 375. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compenation of the ordin ary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 377. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 378. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Bartow County on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, his depu ties and other employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 379. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County into the office of tax commissioners, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and the deputy tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 384. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Winkles of the 120th, Hill of the 121st, Hood of the 124th, Cook of the 123rd and Dillon of the 128th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County, so as to create a Local Advisory Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 388. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of Dalton, so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Dalton by resolution to designate the county registrar and others in the employ of the county registrar to receive city voter registrations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 389. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Paulding County, so as to provide certain minimum compensation for the employees of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 390. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st: A bill to amend an act amending and superseding the several acts in corporating the Town of Hiram, so as to authorize the mayor and coun cil to appoint a recorder and preside over the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 399. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Ragland and Wilson of the 109th and Miller of the 108th: A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to repeal section 72A of the said charter added by the said act of 1965 relating to the powers of the City of Macon with respect to streets, including those dedicated by the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 407. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Polk, so as to provide a veto power for the chairman of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 115. By Messrs. Starnes, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement across, through and over certain real property located in Floyd County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HR 117. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A resolution relative to granting an easement to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HR 138. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement and transfer of certain real property located in Jenkins County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 247. By Mr. Harris of the 118th and others:
A bill to create and define the offense of inciting to riot; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 122. By Senator Pennington of the 45th:
A bill entitled "Revenue Bond Law", approved March 31, 1937, so as to change the maximum maturity date of such Revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

SB 123. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Holley of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that members of the City Council of Augusta shall be eligible to succeed themselves in office without limitation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 124. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Pennington of the 45th, McKenzie of the 17th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill entitled "Uniform Airports Act", so as to guarantee free access to public airports for transient private aircraft; to promote the loca-

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tion in Georgia of industries utilizing private aircraft; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 125. By Senators Shea of the 3rd, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Knight of the 16th, Moore of the 31st and others:
A bill relating to filing notices of candidacy, so as to provide that a candidate for office in a primary who is unopposed may be certified as the nominee of his political party without the necessity of his name appearing on the ballot in the primary conducted by his political party; and for other purposes.

SB 126. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Smith of the 34th:
A bill fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; and for other purposes.

SB 127. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and Wesberry of the 37th: A bill to provide a uniform county commissioners law for such coun ties as may require a commission form of county government, so as to provide that the salary of the county manager shall be fixed annually by the county commission; and for other purposes.
SB 128. By Senators Webb of the llth, Andrews of the 49th and Johnson of the 42nd: A bill to provide for the defense of indigents; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 334. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta,, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
HB 338. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to provide for the voting by absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
HB 339. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to authorize the city to contract with Lowndes County in regard to the

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administrative and clerical matters pertaining to ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 340. By Messrs. Cole, Leonard and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the various acts incorporated in the City of Dalton, so as to incorporate in said city certain parts of Land Lots Nos. 158, 185, 196, 223 and 261 in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield County, not now incorporated in said city; and for other purposes.

HB 356. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Sherman of the 105th and Dent of the 104th: A bill to provide for the payment of witness fees to certain law enforce ment officers who are required to appear to testify in the courts of certain counties on their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.
HB 357. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide that the aldermen of said city shall be chosen and elected to fill one of five districts and desig nated posts numbered 1 through 5 inclusive; and for other purposes.
HB 358. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd: A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 359. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd: A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Thomas County, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 361. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the City of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 362. By Messrs. Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 46,000 nor more than 47,000, the judge of the supe rior court of such counties shall be authorized to appoint the clerk

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of the superior court of such counties to serve as jury clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 363. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville, so as to change the salary to be received by the commissioners and the salary to be received by the one of their number designated as mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 364. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said court from $3900 per annum to $4800 per annum and to set an effec tive date; and for other purposes.

HB 369. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 370. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for additional funds for clerical assistance in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 372. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act providing for a board of directors and a Com missioner of Roads and Revenues for Newton County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 376. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 328. By Messrs. Caldwell of the 51st, Walling of the 118th, Brantley of the 63rd, Ballard of the 37th, Gates of the 123rd, Fleming of the 106th, Irvin of the llth, Kaylor of the 4th, Minge of the 13th, Pafford of the 97th, Ross of the 31st, Sherman of the 105th, Smith of the 44th, Thomas of the 77th and Wilson of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the apportionment of the member ship of the House of Representatives, so as to provide for the appor-

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tionment of the members of the House of Representatives; to provide for Representative Districts; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :

SB 123. Do Pass.

HB 122. Do Pass.

HB 129. Do Pass.

HB 150. Do Pass.

HB 177. Do Pass.

HB 183. Do Pass.

HB 184. Do Pass.

HB 188. Do Pass.

HB 280. Do Pass.

HB 310. Do Pass.

HB 334. Do Pass.

HB 339. Do Pass.

HB 340. Do Pass.

HB 356. Do Pass.

HB 357. Do Pass.

HB 358. Do Pass.

HB 359. Do Pass.

HB 361. Do Not Pass.

HB 363. Do Pass.

HB 364. Do Pass.

HB 369. Do Pass.

HB 370. Do Pass.

HB 376. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Maclntyre of 40th District,

Chairman.

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Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th District, Secretary of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 194. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Kilpatrick of 44th District,
Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, etc." approved Aug. 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomination of candidates for mayor and aldermen; to pro vide that the mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
In title line 17 following the words "Aldermen of the City of Macon;" a new sentence to read "to change the provisions of election of Board of Water Commissioners;"
In Section l(b), last sentence (top of page 3) delete the words "number of wards and number of aldermen" and insert in their place ". . . to follow present precinct limits . . ." so that the last sentence of Section l(b) shall read as follows: "It is the intent and purpose of this section that the mayor and council shall change the above men tioned ward lines to follow present precinct limits six months prior to the 1967 election of mayor and aldermen."
Section 3, add new sub-paragraph (d) to read as follows: "The provisions of the Georgia Election Code governing the conduct of elec tions shall apply to the city elections; except, where the provisions of this charter differ from the Georgia Election Code, the provisions of this charter shall apply."
Section 4(c), in line 3, delete words ". . . or of an alderman . . ."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st: A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District elected from the Cedar Lake-Fite School attendance area and the Fish Creek-Antioch School attendance area; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 95. By Senator McGill of the 24th: A bill to create a new charter for the City of Crawfordville; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HE 206. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Worth County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 206 by striking Section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows:
"Section 5. The tax commissioner of Worth County is here by authorized to appoint one full-time deputy and two part-time deputies to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office. The annual salary of the deputies of the tax commissioner shall be fixed by the governing authority of Worth County at its first regular meeting in January of each year. Said deputies shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Worth County. The tax commissioner, during his term of office, shall have the authority to designate and name the persons who shall be employed as such deputies, and to prescribe their duties and assignments. The tax commissioner may remove such deputies at any time with or without cause."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 99. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd: A bill to amend an act entitled "Carrollton ad valorem tax rate", so as to change the limit of the ad valorem tax rate on all real and personal property within the corporate limits of said city; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 189. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Pike County; to provide for education districts; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 200. By Messrs. Scarlett and Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Glynn County, so as to provide for a five-member Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 227. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act supplementing the compensation of the ordinary of Long County, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 228. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for the depositing of funds collected by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 229. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Long County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 237. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dodge County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 238. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Miller County into the office of tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 284. By Messrs. Whaley and Tye of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Funk, Battle and Richardson of the 116th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th: A bill to amend an act amending, revising and consolidating the sev eral acts granting corporate authority to the Town of Tybee, so as to change the hours of voting in municipal elections; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 297. By Messrs. Snow, Crowe and Hale of the 1st: A bill incorporating the City of Rossville, so as to change the com pensation of the mayor and councilmen, city clerk, treasurer and tax collector; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 305. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts in corporating the Town of Rockmart, so as to provide that the mayor and councilmen shall be eligible to succeed themselves; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 317. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to create and incorporate the Town of Dasher in the County of Lowndes; to grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 318. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Schley County Development Authority"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 323. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw; so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Smalley of the 28th, Moore of the 31st, Carter of the 14th and others:
A bill creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such sub-committees, to provide for funds; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Rowan of the 8th offered the following amendment to SB 107:
At the end of section 2, add a new sentence:
"The above named sub-committee shall also meet at the call of the governor at any time."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following amendment to SB 107:
Amend SB 107 by striking from the quoted section 2 of section 1 of said bill the following:

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"compensation, per diem, expenses and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees."

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that SB 107 be postponed until February 28, 1967.
On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 0.
The motion prevailed, and SB 107 was placed on the calendar.

HB 210. By Messrs. Harrison of the 98th, Branch of the 74th, Thomas of the 77th, Scarlett and Harris of the 85th and Conner of the 91st:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 14.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 70. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code section 88-112 of the Code of Georgia, so as to establish the salary of the director of the State Department of Public Health; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 5.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Dean of the 6th stated in writing that he voted "nay" on HB 70.

SB 77. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws relating to the State Game and Fish Commission, to game and fish, and to wildlife, approved March 7, 1955, as amended, so as to provide for temporary hunting and fishing privileges to personnel of the armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

Senator Dean of the 6th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 77 by adding in section 1 in quoted matter of line 3 the words "in season and as provided by law".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
Senator Dean of the 6th asked unanimous consent that SB 77 be immedi ately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted.
SR 10. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Johnson of the 42nd, Lee of the 47th and others: A resolution to amend the Rules of the Senate to provide for the transmission of nominations by the Governor be transmitted to the

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Senate within fifteen days after the convening of such session; and for other purposes.

Senator Flowers of the 10th moved that SR 10 be postponed until February 28, 1967.

On the motion to postpone, the ayes were 26, nays 16.

The motion prevailed, and SR 10 was placed on the calendar.

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth: A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appro priations heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the agencies of the State provided for herein and the purposes provided for herein; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The president announced the Senate resolved into a Committee of the Whole Senate.
The president announced the Committee of the Whole Senate dissolved.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for the opera tion of the agencies of the State provided for herein and the purposes provided for herein; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA that the sums of money hereinafter provided are hereby appro priated as supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropria tions heretofore or hereafter made for the operation of the agencies of the State provided for herein and the purposes provided for herein.
Section 1. Board of Corrections.
1966-67 _..._..._..._____,,.__._...______-....____..._.,,..-_...__._-..__-.....$ 1,900,000.00

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Provided that the allocations to objects in the Sup plemental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67
Operating Expenses _______.__.._________._.___,,_________.,,....._______-.$ 100,000.00
Capital Outlay ._..______..______......._____...___..._....._._.._.,,_.._.... 1,800,000.00

Provided further that the operating expenses speci fied above may be used to phase out the Honor Camp at Indian Springs and any remaining funds may be used for repairs at Alto.

Section 2. Forest Research Council. Operating Expenses--Herty Foundation
1966-67 ....................... .....J$

300,000.00

Section 3. State Highway Department. A. Planning and Construction
1966-67 .,,._,,.,,.,,$ 9,163,379.38

B. Capital Outlay--Appalachian Program

1966-67

_______________..$16,000,000.00

C. Administrative Fee--Administration of Truck Weighing Program
1966-67 __.______--_------$

225,000.00

Provided that the above amount of $16,000,000.00 shall be used to match federal funds for the Appalachian Highway Program.

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Supple mental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67 Capital Outlay
Roadway ........................____.,,...___,,....._.___..$ 9,388,379.38 Appalachian Highway _._,,.________--____.__-___________,_._$34,938,OOO.Oa

Section 4. Department of Industry and Trade. Capital Outlay--Rivers and Harbors Improvement
1966-67 ________-____,,__________,,_.___________$

295,000.00

Section 5. Supreme Court. 1966-67 ._______,,....._......_.._...__.__._,,__.........._,,._$

43,740.00

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Section 6. Court of Appeals. 1966-67 -______---._____--____-__-___--_-.__________--_,,--.._____$ 38,880.00

Section 7. Department of Mines, Mining and Geology. For Operating Expenses
1966-67 ,,___._._______________.____.______,,___$

94,700.00

Section 8. Department of Public Health.

A. Gracewood State School and Hospital

1966-67

______________...._........._...._$ 83,400.00

B. Milledgeville State Hospital 1966-67 ._-,,.,,___,,___._-.-___$ 1,107,495.00

C. Southwestern State Hospital

1966-67

.,,._.._.__.___,,_.___..$ 450,000.00

Provided, however, that $150,000.00 of the above sum shall be used for construction of a laundry facility at the Mental Health Facility at Thomasville, Georgia, and not for any other purpose.

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Sup plemental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67
Personal Services ....._......._....._____......___..__.__....._....____.__......$ 603,500.00
Operating Expenses .__.____,,._._,,_.___.._._.____-__.____....._-__.__..__-____..._.$ 782,175.00

Section 9. Department of Public Safety. 1966-67 ___._.....__......_...-....__..-..___,,....____-...-____--_---__-,,-$ 395,400.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Supple mental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67
Personal Services __-._..._-__.___.______-____-___..__-,,____--,,_--_? 187,713.00 Operating Expenses ___.____..__-.-._._...-__._...._......_._.__.$ 189,687.00 Capital Outlay __...___._......_..._...___,,.___________._$ 18,000.00

Provided that the above amounts shall be used to pro vide:

(a) 50 new troopers in this biennium

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(b) A minimum increase in base pay of |50.00 per month to all members of the Uniformed Division and all G.B.I, agents

(c) New uniforms for members of the Uniformed Division

(d) Furnishings and equipment for the Walker Coun ty Patrol Station.

Section 10. Department of Revenue. 1966-67 ....______.......____....._____..,,......___.._..._..........._....$ 157,000.00

Section 11. Secretary of State.

A. Combined Divisions 1966-67 ___,,._,,_____..........-._............_,,_..______..._...$ 55,000.00

B. Examining Boards 1966-67 .......,,...___...._..___._._...-._....,,..____.....____.,,...$ 75,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Supple mental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67
Personal Services -...-...__.__-........-.._.__,,--.___.-...-____.._--$ 83,500.00
Operating Expenses ...,,..___..........___........._______..._._._._..___..$ 46,500.00

Section 12. State Properties Control Commission. 1966-67 ______,,-....____....-....__.__,,....._-..._.__._,,.-____-_..-...._....._.$ 15,000.00

Section 13. Veterans Service Board. 1966-67 -______.......-_______.-...__-_.---....._-.__._..._____--$ 183,130.00

Section 14. Legislative Branch. 1966-67 ...._____..._...___.___.....__..___......,,__._____._._.._____.........$ 150,000.00

Section 15. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the objects and for the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommendation contained in the Supple mental Budget submitted to the General Assembly at the regular January, 1967 session, except as otherwise speci fied in this Act; provided, however, the director of the budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects and programs subject to the condition that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred

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for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the current biennium.

Section 16. In the event it is determined by the Bud get Bureau that the total funds in the State Treasury in a fiscal year in which appropriations are made in the foregoing sections of this Act and General Appropriations Act are to be less than the amount needed to pay in full the specific appropriations authorized, the Director of the Budget is authorized and is hereby directed to make a pro rata reduction of the amount of each such appropriations made, except authority lease rental funds and other con stitutionally obligated funds, as provided by Georgia Code Section 40-418 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 17).

The amount of the appropriations so reduced as di rected herein and as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Provided, fur ther, the Budget Bureau is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appro priations provided in the foregoing sections of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for each fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as deter mined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obliga tion of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATION 1966-67 .......,,..__.. ..--....$30,732,124.38

Section 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Gillis of the 20th offered the following amendment to the committee substitute to HB 40:
Amend section 1 by adding to the last paragraph the words "or to establish a unit on property owned by the State of Georgia at Milledgeville, Georgia."

On the adoption of the amendment to the committee substitute, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Gillis of the 20th offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute to HB 40:
Amend section 8, sub-section c, by inserting the words "not more than" between the words "that" and the figure "$150,000".

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On the adoption of the amendment to the committee substitute, the ayes

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were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole Senate offered the following amendment:
Amend Committee Substitute to HB 40 as follows:
By striking Section 10 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 10 to read as follows:
"Section 10. Department of Revenue. 1966-67 _.___.__-.-_________________.__...____.___._________...-.........__$252,000.00
Provided that the allocations to objects in the Supplemental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67 Personal Services _______________________________._____.._____________________$134,000.00 Operating Expenses _______.___.___._,,_...__.___.___.___.___.__._.._____ 118,000.00
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation $95,000.00 shall be used to administer the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Law."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The Committee of the Whole Senate offered the following amendment to the committee substitute:
Amend section 16 of the committee substitute to HB 40 by striking the figures "$30,732,124.38", and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "$30,827,124.38".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

On the adoption of the committee substitute as amended, the ayes were 49, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

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The bill involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Pluhkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 49, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

SB 80. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Spinks of the 9th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia and to amend Code chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, patricularly by an act approved February 9, 1960, and by an act approved April 12, 1963, so as to redefine "bank office" and "bank facility"; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia and to amend Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, particulary by an Act ap-

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proved February 9, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 67), and by an Act ap proved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 602), so as to redefine "branch bank", "bank office" and "bank facility", to provide that upon obtain ing approval and a permit from the Superintendent of Banks, bank offices and bank facilities may be established and operated in any city, town, village or at any other place within any county in this State with in which county a parent bank or branch bank is located; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Code Chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions con cerning banks and banking, as amended, particulary by an Act approved February 9, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 67), and by an act approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 602), is hereby amended by striking in their entirety subsections (b), (c) and (d) of Code Section 13-201.1 relating to the definition of "branch bank", "bank office" and "bank facility" and substituting in lieu thereof new subsections (b), (c) and (d) of Code Section 13-201.1 to read as follows:

"(b) the term 'branch bank' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of any parent bank not located in the particular county, city, town, or village where its parent bank was chartered.

"(c) the term 'bank office' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of a parent bank or a branch bank located in any city, town or village or at any other place within the particular county in which county said parent bank or branch bank is situated and which has obtained a permit to operate a com pete banking service in the manner and under the conditions here inafter provided.

"(d) the term 'bank facility' as used in this Title means any additional place of business of a parent bank or a branch bank located in any city, town or village or at any other place within the particular county in which county said parent bank or branch bank is situated and which has obtained a permit to operate a limited banking service in the manner and under the conditions hereinafter provided."

Section 2. Code Chapter 13-2 is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 13-203.1 relating to the establishment and maintenance of bank offices and bank facilities and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 13-203.1 to read as follows:

"13-203.1 Bank offices and bank facilities, (a) A parent bank or a branch bank may, upon obtaining approval and a permit from the Superintendent of Banks, establish and operate a bank office or offices within any city, town or village or at any other place within the particular county in which county said parent bank or branch bank is situated.

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" (b) A parent bank or branch bank may, upon obtaining ap proval and a permit from the Superintendent of Banks, establish and operate a bank facility or facilities within any city, town or village or at any other place within the particular county in which county said parent bank or branch bank is situated.

"(c) Application for a permit to establish either a bank office or a bank facility shall be made to the Superintendent of Banks in such form as he may prescribe by regulation from time to time. The Superintendent of Banks shall exercise his discretion and his con sideration of the application, but the Superintendent of Banks shall not approve the application until he has ascertained to his satis faction that the public need and the advantage will be promoted by the establishment of the proposed bank office or bank facility ac cording to the same criteria of examination and determination pro vided in Code Section 13-905 of the Code of Georgia ( 4-A of Ar ticle VIII of the Banking Law of Georgia). The Superintendent of Banks may in his discretion, to accommodate the public need and advantage of each locality, consider an application for a bank office as an application for a bank facility, or vice versa, and he may, in the exercise of his discretion to accommodate the public need and advantage, determine the amount of funds which may be com mitted for the construction of each bank office or bank facility, whether by outright expenditure, or by long-term lease contract, or by creation of or utilization of a real estate holding company. Within ninety days after the filing of an application for permit to establish a bank office or bank facility, the Superintendent of Banks shall issue under his hand and seal a certificate approving or disapproving the application of a permit, which determination shall be final as to that application.

"(d) All bank offices and bank facilities as herein defined already lawfully established shall not be required to apply for the permit hereinabove required to continue present operations already established.

"(e) No bank office or bank facility not already established and presently in operation may be established or operated unless and until the Superintendent of Banks shall have approved its es tablishment and operation and granted a permit therefor."

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, Senator Flowers of the 10th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Coggin
Conway Gardner Gillis Holley

Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Knight Maclntyre Miller Padgett

Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Kennedy Kidd Lee London McGill

McKenzie Minish Moore Noble Plunkett Rowan Smalley Webb Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the committee substitute, the ayes were 23, nays 29, and the substitute was lost.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, Senator Flowers of the 10th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Andrews Broun Coggin Conway

Gardner Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th

Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Knight Maclntyre

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Shea Smith of 34th Spinks

Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Kennedy Kidd Lee London McGill

McKenzie Minish Moore Noble Plunkett Rowan Smalley Webb Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 20, nays 29.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Holloway of the 12th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 86.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 61.
SB 62.
SB 77.
SB 80.

SR 11. SR 25.

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Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 56. By Senators Smalley of the 28th, Johnson of the 42nd and Plunkett of the 30th:
A resolution wishing a speedy recovery for Honorable Charles E. Tidwell; and for other purposes.

SR 57. By Senators Smalley of the 28th, Johnson of the 42nd and Plunkett of the 30th:
A resolution wishing a speedy recovery for Mrs. Frank E. Blankenship; and for other purposes.

SR 58. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Ward of the 39th, Johnson of the 38th, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Johnson of the 42nd, Conway of the 41st, Wesberry of the 37th, Miller of the 43rd, Coggin of the 35th and Smith of the 34th:
A resolution wishing a speedy recovery for Honorable Hewitt W. Cham bers; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, February 28, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend J. A. Nolan, pastor, Smyrna Baptist Church, Vienna, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

Senator Holloway of the 12th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 86. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Spinks of the 9th and Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Laws of Georgia and to amend Code chapter 13-2, relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, as amended, particularly by an act approved Febru ary 9, 1960, and by an act approved April 12, 1963, so as to redefine "bank office" and "bank facility"; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, Senator McKenzie of the 17th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Andrews Carter Conway Cox Dean Fincher of 54th

Gardner Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Knight Maclntyre

Miller Padgett Seareey Shea Smith of 18th Spinks Ward

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Chapman Eldridge Fincher of 51st
Flowers Gregory Hall Hensley

Hill Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London McGill McKenzie Minish Moore

Noble Pennington Plunkett
Rowan Smalley Smith of 34th
Webb Young

The roll call was verified.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 21, nays 26.
The motion, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof: Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HB 35. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that notice otherwise required to be given by "regis tered mail" may be given by "certified mail"; and for other purposes.

HB 67. By Messrs. Steis of the 100th, Hale of the 1st and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An Act to classify property for taxation; to levy taxes on certain classes of intangible personal property; to provide that no taxes shall be levied on these particular classes of intangible personal property other than those levied by this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 112. By Messrs. Gaynor of the 114th, Harris of the 118th and others:
A bill to amend Code chapter 88-9 relating to air quality control, so as to provide for air quality control; to provide for a declaration of public policy relative to air quality control; and for other purposes.

HR 129. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.

HB 132. By Messrs. Dean of the 20th, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Reorgani zation Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General shall receive the same pay and allowances of a Major General as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

HB 154. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide a procedure for the restoration to sanity of a person, without regard to whether or not such person has been hospitalized in a psychiatric hos pital or any other institution for the mentally ill; and for other purposes.

HB 214. By Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Special Master Procedure of exercising the power of eminent domain, so as to redefine the term "Condemning Body"; and for other purposes.

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HB 231. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code section 47-107 relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, so as to clarify the provisions relating to allowances and committees; and for other purposes.

HB 292. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th Chandler and Harrington of the 47th and others:
A bill to provide for an additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 296. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th and others:
A bill to amend an act requiring identification numbers of certain motor vehicles and component parts, so as to change the components requiring identification numbers; and for other purposes.

HB 307. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson of the 110th and Thompson of the lllth:
A bill to amend section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, so as to change the method of choosing grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.

HB 311. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on Juveniles"; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to wit:

HR 173. By Messrs. Lane of the 64th and Matthews of the 94th:
A resolution providing for a committee of escort for Governor Lurleen Wallace and Honorable George C. Wallace; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following: Messrs. Lane of the 64th, Matthews of the 94th, Pafford of the 97th, Johnson of the 40th, Rainey of the 69th, Parker of the 68th, Irvin of the llth and Lewis of the 50th.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House to wit:

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HB 26. By Messrs. Harris, Levitas and Farrar of the 118th, Jones of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 89-9908, relating to the method of indict ment of county officers for malpractice in office, so as to remove the right of the defendant to bring witnesses before the grand jury and to examine the witnesses of the prosecution; and for other purposes.

HB 142. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Byron, so as to change the method of electing the mayor and aldermen; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 21. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 30-127, relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces, so as to provide that in all divorce cases and in cases where a change of custody is sought, where the child has reached the age of 14 years, said child shall have the right to testify as to which parent with whom said child desires to live and the reason for such desire; and for other purposes.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 173. By Messrs. Lane of the 64th and Matthews of the 94th:
A resolution providing for a committee of escort for Governor Lurleen Wallace and Honorable George C. Wallace; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee of escort on the part of the Senate the following:

Senators Webb of the llth, Chairman, Rowan of the 8th, Coggin of the 35th, Gillis of the 20th, Hill of the 29th, Padgett of the 23rd and Plunkett of the 30th.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

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SB 140. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Lee of the 47th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to provide that all motor fuel purchased by any department, board, bureau, commission, office or agency of the State Government, or otherwise with State funds, shall be purchased on a competitive bid basis; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 141. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend Code Title 32 relating to education, as amended, so as to provide the inclusion of courses encompassing the history of the Negro race in curriculum of Georgia schools; to provide the procedure con nected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

SB 142. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to the bonds required of contractors contracting with the county, as amended, so as to provide that such bonds may be given with one security; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.
SB 143. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to require that all official meetings of the governing bodies of State agencies, counties, municipalities, boards, authorities, commissions, and all other governing units, except juries, supported in whole or in part by public funds be public meetings; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

SB 144. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A bill to create and provide for the creation of a Charter Commission to be known and designated as "The Charter Commission of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens and Clarke County" to study all matters relating to the consolidation of the government of the City of Athens and Clarke County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SR 54. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to district Cobb Coun-

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ty into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such authority to levy a tax within such districts for the purpose of supporting such systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 55. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Broun of the 46th, Webb of the llth and Smith of the 18th:
A resolution amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 35. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that notice otherwise required to be given by "regis tered mail" may be given by "certified mail"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committtee on Judiciary.

HB 67. By Messrs. Steis of the 100th, Hale of the 1st and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to classify property for taxation; to levy taxes on certain classes of intangible personal property; to pro vide that no taxes shall be levied on these particular classes of intangible personal property other than those levied by this act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 112. By Messrs. Gaynor of the 114th, Harris of the 118th, Pickard of the 112th, Sullivan of the 95th and Townsend of the 140th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 88-9 relating to air quality control, so as to provide for air quality control; to provide for a declaration of public policy relative to air quality control; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 132. By Messrs. Dean of the 20th, Steis of the 100th, Stalnaker of the 59th, Dollar of the 89th, Ware of the 42nd and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Reorgani zation Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General shall receive the same pay and allowances as a Major General as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.

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HB 154. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide a procedure for the restoration to sanity of a person, without regard to whether or not such person has been hospitalized in a psychiatric hos pital or any other institution for the mentally ill; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 214. By Messrs. Games of the 129th, Peterson of the 59th, Harris of the 85th, Farrar of the 118th, Dillon of the 128th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Special Master Procedure of exercising the power of eminent domain, so as to redefine the term "Condemning Body"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 231. By Mr. Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 47-107 relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, so as to clarify the provisions relating to allowances and committees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government.

HB 292. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th and others:
A bill to provide for an additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 296. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th, Vaughan and Harris of the 14th and Cole of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act requiring identification numbers of certain motor vehicles and component parts, so as to change the components requiring identification numbers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 307. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relatingto the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, so as to change the method of choosing grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 311. By Mr. Phillips of the 41st and others:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on Juveniles"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

HR 129. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 21. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 30-127, relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorce, so as to provide that in all divorce cases and in cases where a change of custody is sought, where the child has reached the age of 14 years, said child shall have the right to testify as to which parent with whom said child desires to live and the reason for such desire; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 129. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to enlarge the powers, authority and jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Commission so as to authorize said Commission to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity to radio common carrier corporations, companies, or persons, firms or associations owning, leasing, or operating a radio common carrier service in this State as defined in the Act; and for other purposes.

SB 130. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the powers of municipalities, so as to provide that municipal tax assessors may adopt valuations determined pursuant to county evaluation programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 131. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide for an exemption of the tax on equipment and apparatus, and materials used in the construction

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thereof, whether constructed or assembled at the site of use or not, used directly in the manufacture of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.

SB 132. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales' and Use Tax Act", as amended, so as to provide for optional payment of sales and use tax imposed upon lessees of tangible personal property by per mitting a lump sum payment of such tax at the inception of a lease based upon the fair market value of the tangible property leased; and for other purposes.

SB 133. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide that veterans who are eligible for admission to Georgia War Veterans' Homes, or other veterans' facilities operated by the State of Georgia, who are admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the State Board of Health or the Georgia Department of Public Health, shall not be subject to the provisions of said Act; and for other purposes.

SB 134. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill relating to the holding, owning, having in possession of, or paying the tax for federal wagering occupational tax stamp, approved March 16, 1966, so as to change the United States code section designation; and for other purposes.

SB 135. By Senator Searcey of the 2nd:
A bill creating the Georgia Milk Commission, so as to provide that the Georgia Milk Commission shall have no authority to set, establish, or otherwise recommend the price of milk sold at retail to the consuming public; and for other purposes.

SB 136. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon as shown by Minutes of its meeting of September 27, 1966, abandoning, vacating and closing a certain portion of Franklin Street in the City of Macon, Georgia, and the conveyance of the same to Georgia Power Company; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 137. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumbers and master and journeyman steamfitters carrying on said

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vocation in all counties of this state having a population of 500,000 inhabitants or more; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 138. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th and others:
A bill to provide for the examination of master electricians, carrying on said vocation in counties having a population of 150,000 inhabitants or more by the U. S. Census of 1930, or any future U. S. Census, to create a Board of Examiners for said purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th, Coggin of the 35th and others:
A bill authorizing the creation in the several counties of the State of Georgia of Board of Examiners of stationary engineer and firemen; prescribing the powers and duties of such board; requiring all persons who run or operate stationary engines or boilers in counties creating such boards to obtain a license from such board; and for other purposes.

SR 52. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Fulton County to regulate traffic in the unincorporated areas of said county and to provide punishment for violators of such regulation; and for other purposes.

SR 53. By Senators Coggin of the 35th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Fulton County to indemnify the tax commissioner of Fulton County and his bondsmen against loss through acceptance by such Tax Commissioner of uncertified checks of applicants for automo bile license tags; and for other purposes.

HB 89. By Messrs. Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th Tye and Whaley of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th and Richardson of the 116th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide for alternative times for making tax returns; and for other purposes.
HB 115. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Miniumum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the minimum sum in determining the funds needed by local units of administration for maintenance, operation and sick leaves not otherwise provided in said act; and for other purposes.

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.HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th, Johnson of the 40th, Lane of the 64th, Rush of the 75th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the partici pation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

HB 178. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to change the name of the "Milledgeville State Hospital" to "Central State Hospital"; and for other purposes.

HB 197. By Messrs. Roach of the 15th and Otwell of the 10th:
A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 202. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Moore of the 12th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for said counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th, Tucker of the 36th, Games of the 129th and Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide that motor vehicles which are pur chased from a manufacturer, for the purposes of said act, shall not be deemed to be owned until the motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser; and for other purposes.

HB 312. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 8,250 and not more than 8,350; and for other purposes.

HB 320. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to authorize and empower the State Department of Family and Children Services to reimburse Baldwin County 100% of the adminis trative expenses incurred by employees of the Baldwin County Depart ment of Family and Children Services assigned full time to Milledgeville State Hospital by the State Department of Family and Children Serv ices; and for other purposes.

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HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 332. By Mr. Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Polk County, so as to provide that the Tax Commissioner of Polk County submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for approval; and for other purposes.

HB 333. By Messrs. Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Ragland and Laite of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act reinstating the charter of the City of Macon, so as to provide maximum working hours for firemen employed by the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

HB 344. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act found in Georgia Laws, 1915, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Vienna; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to increase the amount of bonds which the State Hospital Authority may issue; and for other purposes.

HB 346. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 347. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 348. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as "an Act to create the State Hospital Authority", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 349. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 350. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 351. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "University System Building Au thority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 352. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State School Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 355. By Mesrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Ports Authority Act", so as to authorize the use of services of the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 371. By Messrs. Bennett, Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; to change the manner and method of selecting the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 375. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 377. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 378. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Bartow County on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, his deputies and other employees; and for other purposes.

HB 379. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County into the office of tax commissioners, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and the deputy tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 384. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Winkles of the 120th, Hill of the 121st, Hood of the 124th, Cook of the 123rd and Dillon of the 128th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County, so as to create a Local Advisory Board; and for other purposes.

HB 388. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of Dalton, so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Dalton by resolution to designate the county registrar and others in the employ of the county registrar to receive city voter registrations; and for other purposes.

HB 389. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Paulding County, so as to provide certain minimum com pensation for the employees of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 390. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act amending and superseding the several acts in corporating the Town of Hiram, so as to authorize the mayor and council to appoint a recorder and preside over the Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.

HB 399. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Ragland, Knapp and Wilson of the 109th and Miller of the 108th:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to repeal section 72A of the said charter added by the said act of 1965 relating to the powers of the City of Macon with respect to streets, including those dedicated by the State; and for other purposes.

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HB 407. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Polk, so as to provide veto power for the chairman of Roads and Revenues; and for other powers.

HR 115. By Messrs. Starnes, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement across, through and over certain real property located in Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HR 117. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A resolution relative to granting an easement to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company; and for other purposes.

HR 138. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement and transfer of certain real property located in Jenkins County; and for other purposes.

HB 247. By Mr. Harris of the 118th and others:
A bill to create and define the offense of inciting to riot; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 181. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage.

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HB 122. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Thomasville, so as to increase the maximum tax rate which may be levied for the maintenance and operation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 129. By Messrs. Northcutt, Lee and Gary of the 35th: A bill to amend an act creating and incorporating the City of Mountain View, so as to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 150. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a municipal court of Atlanta (now the Civil Court of Pulton County), so as to provide that the compensa tion of the marshal and clerk of said court shall be set by the county commission; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 177. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Lake City in the County of Clayton, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 183. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the ordinary of Rabun County to additionally compensate the secretary of the tax commissioner, so as to change the amount allowable for the secretary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 181. By Messrs. Bennett of the 95th, Fallin of the 94th, Oglesby of the 92nd and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for a salary system in lieu of a fee system for the solicitor general of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of said solicitor general; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Flowers of the 10th asked unanimous consent that HB 181 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

HB 184. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing a secretarial assistant for the clerk of the Superior Court of Rabun County, so as to change the amount of compensation to be paid to the secretary of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 188. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act providing for compensation for the ordinary of Rabun County and compensation for secretarial assistance to the ordi nary, so as to change the compensation authorized for the secretary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 280. By Messrs. Malone, Palmer, Smith and Vaughn of the 117th, Westlake, Jenkins, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Chamblee, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 310. By Messrs. Gay and Douglas of the 60th:
A bill to provide revenue and a source of revenue for the purpose of improving the operations of the courts and promoting justice in any counties in this State having a population of not less than 31,500 and not more than 33,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 334. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 339. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to authorize the city to contract with Lowndes County in regard to the administrative and clerical matters pertaining to ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 340. By Messrs. Cole, Leonard and Smith of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the various acts incorporated in the City of Dalton, so as to incorporate in said city certain parts of Land Lots Nos. 158, 185, 196, 223 and 261 in the 12th District and 3rd Section of Whitfield County, not now incorporated in said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 356. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Sherman of the 105th and Dent of the 104th:
A bill to provide for the payment of witness fees to certain law enforce ment officers who are required to appear to testify in the courts of certain counties on their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 357. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide that the aldermen of said

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city shall be chosen and elected to fill one of five distinct and designated posts numbered 1 through 5 inclusive; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 358. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to change the salary of the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 359. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Thomas County, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 363. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Thomasville, so as to change the salary to be received by the commissioners and the salary to be

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received by the one of their number designated as mayor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 364. By Messrs. Oglesby and Russell of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Thomasville, so as to provide for an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said court from $3900 per annum to $4800 per annum and to set an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 369. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 370. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Stephens County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for additional funds for clerical assistance in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 376. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County, the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage;

HB 194. By Messrs. Harris of the 85th and Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend an act revising pretrial, trial and certain post trial procedure in civil cases known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", BO as to postpone the effective date of said act; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 1.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Smalley of the 28th asked unanimous consent that HB 194 be im mediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

The hour for convening the joint session of the Senate and House having arrived, the president, accompanied by the secretary and the senators, proceeded to the hall of the House of Representatives, and the joint session, called for the purpose of hearing an address by Governor Lurleen Wallace of Alabama, was called to order by the president of the Senate.

Governor Lester G. Maddox, Governor Lurleen Wallace, Honorable George C. Wallace, the committee of escort and other distinguished guests appeared upon the floor of the House of Representatives.

The president of the Senate presented His Excellency, Governor Maddox, who introduced Governor Wallace with the following remarks:

LT. GOVERNOR SMITH, SPEAKER SMITH, DISTINGUISHED MEM BERS OF THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE ALABAMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, HONORED GUESTS, FELLOW GEORGIANS AND FELLOW AMERICANS:
The ties between our beloved State of Georgia and our neighboring and sister state of Alabama throughout the course of our mutual histories have been warm and close.
On many occasions Governors and other distinguished Alabama leaders have been welcomed to our Capitol Building and have spoken in this hallowed hall.
But perhaps at no time has Georgia had the unique distinction of welcoming the leaders of a sister state as is our pleasure today.
It is with reflection that I remind our distinguished guests that Alabama was once a part of Georgia. Had there not been the trek westward and the creation of our sister state to the west, I cannot help but wonder who might be introducing whom on this occasion.
Perhaps, though, the tides of history rolled correctly.
In any event, I am sure that the Governor who distingiushes us by her pres ence is far prettier than either of her male counterparts is handsome.

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And, too, when courage, loyalty and devotion are measured, her measure would be full.

This lady--this Governor--reminds me of the American women both sung and unsung of whom I have read in history.

Those who helped build America.

Those who stood side by side with their menfolk--when every day there was the very question of survival itself.
I have been heartened and inspired as an American by the fact that this lady willing to make a personal sacrifice far above and beyond the call of duty.
She responded to the need of her State and to the call of its people.
Our neighbors in Alabama rallied to her side and supported her and her cause against the most overwhelming odds.
Truly, she honors us by her visit and by her presence.
My friends, I present to you the Governor of the Great State of Alabama, Mrs. Lurleen Burns Wallace.
Governor Wallace addressed the General Assembly with the following re marks :
Governor Maddox, Lt. Governor Smith, Speaker Smith, members of the Georgia Legislature, ladies and gentlemen.
We appreciate the opportunity to address the Georgia Legislature and to extend to the people of Georgia the greetings and best wishes of your friends in Alabama.
Our states have much in common. We are at the crossroads of the South land--the hub of a dynamically growing region. The heritage of the people of Alabama and of Georgia is one of self reliance and independence. We continue to be of the belief that we can achieve our goals, enjoy progress and experience greater prosperity without sacrificing our rights of self-determination and selfreliance.
The Southland has crossed the threshold of promise which has long been at our feet. Our story is evident to our fellow Americans, despite a concentrated effort on the part of some to keep it hidden or to change and distort it.

Our accomplishments, while impressive, represent only a fraction of our potential. They do not begin to reflect the magnitude of our dream.

As science and technology are advanced our civilization becomes more com plex. Consequently, the problems of state government are more complex--actions and decisions more far-reaching. With the increased challenge, however, come

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increased opportunities for productivity--an ability for us to achieve greater ac complishments in shorter periods of time for the benefit of larger numbers of people.

Age old concerns of state government continue to require the best leader ship we can provide. Highway development, needs for constantly improving and expanding educational opportunities at all levels, conservation and wise use of natural resources--these and many more things have direct bearings on immediate industrial development and long range economic growth and security. These are matters that are of concern to the peoples of both our states.

In the years ahead, as transportation and communications techniques bring us even closer together there will be an ever-growing need for mutual cooperation. I predict that there will be a trend toward regional efforts--projects and pro grams that transcend state borders. States having common problems will work together for their solution. States having similar potentials will join together to achieve maximum benefits from them.
Already such a program is underway. Georgia and Alabama were among the co-founders of the Southern Travel Directors Council, an organization of 11 Southeastern states joined together for mutual benefit. The Council has made significant steps forward in their program to promote travel on a regional basis. This has not been done at the expense of individual state programs, but is an augmentation of those programs. It has set the pace for similar regional travel promotion efforts throughout the nation.
Our region is blessed with an excellent climate. The most sought-after beaches are in the Southland. Our rich historical heritage encompasses the development of America from the time of the first permanent settlement in this nation through the advent of the space age. An abundance of fresh, clean air and water, are, in themselves becoming attractions. These blessings enjoyed by our region are attractive to our fellow Americans of other areas and to our friends abroad. The development of these resources, coupled with a joint effort by states of this region to promote them, will be mutually beneficial for us as well as for those who travel South to share them with us.
There are many other areas of mutual interest that may be advantageously pursued by cooperative efforts. Different programs will command the attention of different groups of states.

Cooperation on the regional level, in addition to facilitating the exploitation of commonly held resources, will be a safeguard of the free enterprise system. It will not deter competition, but will place competition on a higher level and a broader, more effective scale.

The key to a brighter future is grasped in the hands of those dedicated to working to build our region and our nation rather than depending on others for a living. Their example is proof of the wisdom of and the necessity for the free enterprise system.

Although there have been some efforts on the part of news media to indicate to the contrary, the fact remains that the overwhelming majority of the people of Georgia are of kindred spirit with their Alabama neighbors. We stand together

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in our firm determination to uphold the principles by which men establish a right relationship between man and God and a right relationship between a free people and their government. I am pleased to relate to our friends in Georgia that Ala bama intends to continue to stand firm on the principles in which we hold solid conviction. We believe that our principles have universal validity and that the preservation of our nation, and perhaps even of Western Civilization, depends upon a successful defense of these principles.

The problem of successful defense transcends state borders and regional boundaries and the scope of the problem suggests the wisdom of cooperation and coordinated action on a broad front in order that maximum results be achieved.

There is telescoping evidence of recognition and acceptance of this belief on a national basis. It comes by way of millions of cards and letters from throughout America; through scores of long distance telephone calls and by word of mouth from Americans everywhere who think and feel as Georgian and Alabamians.

I am convinced that it was a recognition of the national scope of our task that prompted the people of Alabama to honor me with the high office of Gov ernor.

We promised them--and we are fulfilling that promise--a continuation of honest, efficient and economic state government. Their vote for me was a resound ing vote of confidence in and support of our pledge to continue to stand up for Alabama, for America and for the constitution of our nation and the sound prin ciples upon which it was founded.

The people of Alabama, like my husband and I, stand for principles. We do not stand against people.

The duties and responsibilities of state government will never be completed; they will grow and multiply. We will strive to meet these demands, but we will work to safeguard the correct perspective--that government is the people's servant and not their master.
Regardless of what our detractors imply, our beliefs and our principles are the same as those who founded our nation. If we are wrong, they were wrong.
But their concept of government for the benefit of men rather than men for the benefit of government is as correct today as it was almost 200 years ago. It will forever be so, for it is founded on a faith in God and an abiding belief in the free enterprise system.

The South continues to supply the leadership for those throughout this nation and the world who believe that freedom is gained, defended and preserved through adherence to these principles. We will set the example for others to fol low, and you can be assured that there are millions who want, expect and demand this kind of leadership. I know that the people of Georgia join the people of Alabama in accepting the challenge. Wo do so with anticipation.

Thank you for your invitation. We are pleased to be with you today, and we hope that you will soon visit the State of Alabama.

Thank you.

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His Excellency, Governor Maddox, introduced former Governor George C. Wallace with the following remarks:

It is also a privilege for me on this occasion to present to you a gentleman whom I have known for many years and whose work I have followed and admired.

Being still a young man, his career has been one of accomplishment and dis tinction.

He served our nation in the U. S. Army Air Force during World War II.
He began his political career after war in the Alabama Legislature represent ing Barbour County.
He distinguished himself greatly as Judge of the Third Judicial District of Alabama after serving as an assistant State Attorney General.

He was elected Governor of Alabama in 1963 and left office in January of this year.

His fight for Americanism has been one which he carried to all parts of the nation. The manner in which he has presented his case for sound government has been widely applauded and acclaimed.

He is a liberty-loving American who has served his state and his nation with dedication.

He, too, honors us by his visit and by the fact that he would take time away from a busy schedule to be with us on this occasion.

It is, indeed, an honor for me to present to you the Honorable George C. Wallace.

Former Governor Wallace addressed the General Assembly.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the joint session be now dissolved, and the motion prevailed.

The president of the Senate announced the joint session dissolved, and the senators returned to the Senate chamber, where they resumed the regular order of business.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as

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Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 71. SB 95. SB 119.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 60. By Senator McKenzie of the 17th:
A resolution wishing a speedy recovery for Honorable Charles G. Duncan; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, March 1, 1967

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend R. P. Segars, pastor, First Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HE 44. By Messrs. McCracken of the 49th, Sherman of the 105th and others:
A resolution creating the Rivers and Harbors Development Commission of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 51. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th and Adams of the 125th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide that the Act, as amended, shall not apply to motor vehicles of models antedating 1963; and for other purposes.

HB 60. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 years or more of creditable service and who continue to make contributions under certain con ditions; and for other purposes.

HR 70. By Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A resolution to amend a resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of Stateowned property located in Sumter County, so as to authorize the conveyance by the Governor to the Housing Authority of the City of Americus, and authorizing the conveyance to the State Highway Department of an easement by the Housing Authority of the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

HR 84. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of land owned by the State of Georgia located in Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

HB 106. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Williams of the 16th and others:
A bill to create a State Planning and Programming Bureau; and for other purposes.

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.

HB 255. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend Section 100-108 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that loan obligations held by State depositories guaranteed

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as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation may be used by depositories as security for deposits of State funds to the extent of 10% of the amount of State funds on de posit with such depositories; and for other purposes.

HB 256. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit Corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, so as to change provisions relating to interest on loans guaranteed by the Corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 295. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 56 relating to insurance, so as to provide for the procedure whereby the rates of insurance companies shall be fixed and regulated; and for other purposes.

HB 337. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities of the several municipalities and counties of this State to establish planning commissions, so as to include within the definition of streets, public building sites and public open spaces, right-of-way and facilities of or needed in connection with a system of public transportation of pas sengers for hire; and for other purposes.

HB 341. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to amend a "Mapped Streets Plan", so as to include within the definition of "streets" right-of-way and facilities of or needed in con nection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Revenue Bond Law", so as to change the maximum maturity date of such revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

HB 425. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Coleman, so as to provide for the manner in which municipal elections of the City of Coleman shall be held and conducted; and for other purposes.

HB 426. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Coleman, so as to change the name of said town from the Town of Coleman to the City of Coleman; and for other purposes.

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HB 434. By Mr. Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Tift County on a salary basis, so as to change the total amount of compensation to be paid deputies, jailers, clerks and assistants and to provide for the replace ment of automobiles used by the Sheriff's office; and for other pur poses.

HB 435. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

HB 436. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the town of Portal, so as to pro vide that the Mayor and Council of the town of Portal shall have power to impose fines not exceeding two hundred dollars in the punishment of offenders against any ordinances, by-laws or regulations of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By Mr. Wells of the 30th: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County; and for other purposes.
HB 443. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A bill to provide in the counties of the State having a population of not less than 3,000 nor more than 3,250, that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in said county; and for other purposes.

HB 446. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.

HB 451. By Messrs. Thompson and Shields of the lllth, and others:
A bill to amend an act approved July 25, 1927, abolishing the Offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of County Tax Commissioner therein specified; and for other purposes.

HB 452. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to create the Carroll County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidat-

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ing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corpora tions; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 206. By Mr. Crowe of the 80th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Worth County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate by substitute to-wit:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire state of Georgia and all governmental agencies, units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 145. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, approved February 27, 1956, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 146. By Senator Andrews of the 49th: A bill to provide for a supplementary salary to the Ordinary of Dawson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SB 147. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A bill abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Evans County, Georgia, as

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amended, so as to provide for a secretarial assistant for the Tax Com missioner of Evans County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution relative to the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 51. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th and Adams of the 125th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide that the act, as amended, shall not apply to motor vehicles of models antedating 1963; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 60. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 years or more of creditable service and who continue in service may continue to make contributions under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.
HB 106. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Williams of the 16th, Lee of the 79th, McClatchey of the 138th, Wilson of the 109th and others:
A bill to create a State Planning and Programming Bureau; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce.

HB 255. A bill to amend section 100-108 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that loan obligations held by State depositories guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation may be used by depositories as security for deposits of State funds to the extent of 10% of the amount of State funds on deposit with such depositories; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

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HB 256. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, so as to change provisions relating to interest on loans guaranteed by the corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

HB 295. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th, Busbee of the 79th, Murphy of the 26th, McClatchey of the 138th, Richardson of the 116th and wood of the 16th:
A bill to amend Code Title 56 relating to insurance, so as to provide for the procedure whereby the rates of insurance companies shall be fixed and regulated; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 337. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities and counties of this State to establish planning commissions, so as to in clude within the definition of streets, public building sites and public open spaces, right-of-way and facilities of or needed in connection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 341. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to amend a "Mapped Streets Plan", so as to include within the definition of "streets" right-of-way and facilities of or needed in con nection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 418. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Revenue Bond Law", so as to change the maximum maturity date of such revenue bonds; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 425. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Coleman, so as to provide for the manner in which municipal elections of the City of Coleman shall be held and conducted; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 426. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Coleman, so as to change the name of said town from the Town of Coleman to the City of Coleman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 434. By Mr. Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Tift County on a salary basis, so as to change the total amount of compensation to be paid deputies, jailers, clerks and assistants and to provide for the replace ment of automobiles used by the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 435. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 4-36. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Portal, so as to provide that the mayor and council of the Town of Portal shall have power to impose fines not exceeding two hundred dollars in the punish ment of offenders against any ordinances, by-laws or regulations of said town; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 438. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 443. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to provide in the counties of the State having a population of not less than 3,000 nor more than 3,250, that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 446. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 451. By Messrs. Thompson and Shields of the lllth, Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act approved July 25, 1927, abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of county tax commissioner therein specified; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 452, By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to create the Carroll County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain selfliquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distri bution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 44. By Messrs. McCracken of 49th, Sherman of the 105th, Jones of the 112th, Shields of the lllth and others:
A resolution creating the Rivers and Harbors Development Commission of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce.

HR 70. By Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned pro perty located in Sumter County, so as to authorize the conveyance by the Governor to the Housing Authority of the City of Americus, and authorizing the conveyance to the State Highway Department of an easement by the Housing Authority of the City of Americus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HR 84. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of land owned by the State of Georgia located in Baldwin County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HE 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 140. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Lee of the 47th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to provide that all motor fuel purchased by any department, board, bureau, commission, office or agency of the State Government, or otherwise with State funds, shall be purchased on a competitive bid basis; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 141. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend Code Title 32 relating to education, as amended, so as to provide the inclusion of courses encompassing the history of the Negro race in curriculums of Georgia schools; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

SB 142. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to the bonds required of contractors contracting with the county, as amended, so as to provide that such bonds may be given with one security; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 143. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to require that all official meetings of the governing bodies of State agencies, counties, municipalities, boards, authorities, commis sions, and all other governing units, except juries, supported in whole or in part by public funds be public meetings; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.

SB 144. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A bill to create and provide for the creation of a Charter Commission to be known and designated as "The Charter Commission of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens and Clarke County" to study all matters relating to the consolidation of the government of the City of Athens and Clarke County; and for other purposes.

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SR 54. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to auth orize the governing authority of Cobb County to district Cobb County into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such authority to levy a tax within such districts for the purpose of supporting such systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 55. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Broun of the 46th, Webb of the llth and Smith of the 18th:
A resolution amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.

HB 35. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that notice otherwise required to be given by "re gistered mail" may be given by "certified mail"; and for other pur poses.

HB 67. By Messrs. Steis of the 100th, Hale of the 1st and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to classify property for taxa tion; to levy taxes on certain classes of intangible personal property; to provide that no taxes shall be levied on these particular classes of intangible personal property other than those levied by this act"; and for other purposes.

HB 112. By Messrs. Gaynor of the 114th, Harris of the 118th, Pickard of the 112th, Sullivan of the 95th and Townsend of the 140th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 88-9 relating to air quality control, so as to provide for air quality control; to provide for a declaration of public policy relative to air quality control; and for other purposes.

HB 132. By Messrs. Dean of the 20th, Steis of the 100th, Stalnaker of the 59th, Dollar of the 89th, Ware of the 42nd and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Re organization Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General shall receive the same pay and allowances of a Major General as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.
HB 154. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide a procedure for the restoration to sanity of a person, without regard

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to whether or not such person has been hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital or any other institution for the mentally ill; and for other purposes.

HB 214. By Messrs. Games of the 129th, Peterson of the 59th, Harris of the 85th, Farrar of the 118th, Dillon of the 128th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Special Master Procedure of exercising the power of eminent domain, so as to redefine the term "Condemning Body"; and for other purposes.

HB 231. By Mr. Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 47-107 relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, so as to clarify the provisions relating to allowances and committees; and for other purposes.

HB 292. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th and others:
A bill to provide for an additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 296. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th, Vaughan and Harris of the 14th and Cole of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act requiring identification numbers of certain motor vehicles and component parts, so as to change the components requiring identification numbers; and for other purposes.

HB 307. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, so as to change the method of choos ing grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.

HB 311. By Mr. Phillips of the 41st and others:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "In terstate Compact on Juveniles"; and for other purposes.

HE 129. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.

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HB 21. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 30-127, relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorced, so as to provide that in all divorce cases and in cases where a change of custody is sought, where the child has reached the age of 14 years, said child shall have the right to testify as to which parent with whom said child desires to live and the reason for such desire; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 136. Do Pass. HB 209. Do Pass. HB 212. Do Pass as Amended. HB 333. Do Pass. HB 344. Do Pass. HB 375. Do Pass. HB 377. Do Pass. HB 378. Do Pass. HB 379. Do Pass. HB 388. Do Pass. HB 399. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Pincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the

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following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 46. Do Pass as Amended. HB 14. Do Pass. HB 112. Do Pass. HB 127. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Webb of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Retire ment submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 30. Do Pass as Amended. SB 31. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Webb of the llth District, Chairman.
The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and placed upon their passage:
SB 111. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Wesberry of the 37th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965," approved March 10, 1965, (Ga. Laws. 1965. p. 2243), as amended, particularly by an act approved March 4, 1966. (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 3264), so as to authorize the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to publicize its activities and func tions; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 7.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 39. By Messrs. Dorminy of the 72nd, Mixon of the 81st, Underwood of the 61st and others:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide for the amount of funds to be paid by counties for forest fire protection for privately owned forest land; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Pennington of the 45th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Hall Hill Holley Kennedy Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Rowan Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Chapman Conway Hensley

Johnson of 42nd Maclntyre Plunkett Searcey Shea

Stephens Ward Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 13.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the Senate, postponed from February 27th, was taken up for consideration:

SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such sub-committees, to provide for funds, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 107 by renumbering- section 7 as section 8, and by adding a new section 7 as follows:
"The president shall appoint a fiscal affairs sub-committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the speaker shall appoint a fiscal affairs sub-committee of the House Appropriations Committee to serve until the General Election of 1968."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 107 by adding the following language at the end of Section 3:
"The Sub-Committees shall at their quarterly meetings obtain and review quarterly financial reports from each budget unit covering the last quarter ended prior to the meeting date which reports shall show in comparative columnar form estimated and actual revenues and shall show in comparative columnar form appropriated and actual expendi tures in detail classified according to activity and within each activity according to object."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 27, nays 3, and the amend ment was lost.
Senator Wesberry of the 27th moved that the Senate reconsider its action on the amendment to SB 107.

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On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 25, nays 5, and the motion pre vailed.

On the adoption of the Wesberry amendment, Senator Wesberry of the 37th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge

Flowers Gardner Gillis Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick McKenzie Miller

Pennington Rowan Shea Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Andrews Broun Chapman Conway Fincher of 54th Hall

Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McGill Moore Plunkett Smalley Stephens Webb

The roll call was verified.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 23, nays 21, and the amend ment was lost.

Senator Adams of the 26th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 107 by striking the words "president of the Senate" in line 5 of section I and substituting in lieu thereof the words "Senate shall elect".

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Adams of the 26th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Bateman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Flowers

Gardner Gillis Kennedy Kidd London McGill Miller Minish

Noble Padgett Rowan Smith of 34th Spinks Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Chapman Conway Fincher of 54th Hall Hensley

Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Knight Lee Maclntyre

McGill McKenzie Moore Plunkett Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Stephens Ward

The roll call was verified.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 23, nays 26, and the amend ment was lost.
On the passage of the bill as amended, Senator Plunkett called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Chapman Conway

Dean Fincher of 54th Gardner Hall Hensley Hill

Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Knight

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Plunkett Shea Smalley Smith of 18th

Stephens Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Bateman Coggin
Cox Eldridge Flowers

Gillis Kennedy Kidd London McGill Miller Minish

Padgett Rowan Smith of 34th Spinks Webb

The roll call was verified.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 19.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Hall of the 52nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 107.
The following resolution was taken up for consideration:

SR 10. By Senators Broun of the 46th, Johnson of the 42nd, Lee of the 47th and others:
A resolution amending the Rules of the Senate by adding thereto a new rule to be known as Rule 248; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute to SR 10:
A RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of the Senate are hereby amended by adding thereto a new Rule to be known as Rule 248 to read as follows:

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"Rule 248. Upon receiving nominations by the Governor that require Senate confirmation, the President shall notify the Senate that such nominations have been received. However, no nominations may be considered by the Senate until the expiration of seventytwo (72) hours after receipt thereof by the President, or until the expiration of forty-eight (48) hours after being referred to a com mittee. The President shall make such nominations available for review by any Senator. Any Senator may notify the President in writing that he wishes to have a nomination considered by a stand ing committee. The President shall then refer any such nomina tion to the standing committee of the Senate which would ordi narily consider bills or resolutions relative to the board, bureau, commission or other office to which such nominee was nominated. At the time the Senate considers such nominations, the committee or committees shall make their recommendations, if any, relative to such nominees.

"This Rule may be suspended by a majority vote of the Senate during the last ten (10) days of the session.

"This Rule shall become effective beginning with the 1968 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia."

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 0, nays 29, and the sub stitute was lost.

Senator Broun of the 46th offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the Senate; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rules of the Senate are hereby amended by adding thereto a new Rule to be known as Rule 248 to read as follows:
"Rule 248. Upon receiving nominations by the Governor that require Senate confirmation, the President shall notify the Senate that such nominations have been received. However, no nomina tions may be considered by the Senate until the expiration of seventy-two (72) hours after receipt thereof by the President, 01' until the expiration of forty-eight (48) hours after being referred to a committee. The President shall make such nominations avail able for review by any Senator. Any Senator may notify the Presi dent in writing that he wishes to have a nomination considered by a standing committee. The President shall then refer any such nomination to the standing committee of the Senate which would ordinarily consider bills or resolutions relative to the board, bureau, commission or other office to which such nominee was nominated. At the time the Senate considers such nominations, the committee

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or committees shall make their recommendations, if any, relative to such nominees.

"The communications of any Senator to the President relative to a nomination shall be confidential and the deliberations of any committee while considering any nomination shall be in executive session. Such communications to the President and any records of the deliberations of any committee relative to such nominations shall be made part of the proceedings of the executive session act ing upon such nominations.

"This Rule may be suspended by a majority vote of the Senate during the last ten (10) days of the session.

"This Rule shall become effective beginning with the 1968 Session of the General Assembly of Georgia."

Senator Johnson of the 38th offered the following amendment to the sub stitute offered by Senator Broun of the 46th:
Amend substitute by inserting in line 16 after the word nominated the following:
"and such standing committee shall be called by the chairman of said standing committee within a reasonable time after receiv ing said request from the president."
On the adoption of the amendment to the substitute, the ayes were 28,, nays 0, and the amendment to the substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Fincher of 51st Flowers

Gardner Gillis Hall Hensley Hill Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kilpatrick

Lee Maclntyre McKenzie Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Searcey Shea

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Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th

Stephens Ward Webb

Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Carter Eldridge Fincher of 54th

Knight Miller Minish

Rowan Spinks

The roll call was verified.
On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 37, nays 8, and the substitute was adopted as amended.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to by substitute as amended.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 5.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.
HB 72. By Mrs. Merritt of the 68th: A bill to amend Code Title 53, known as "Husband and Wife", so as to define those persons eligible to give parental consent for underage marriage applicants; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator Andrews of the 49th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.
The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, March 2, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.
Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. J. Frederick Wilson, pastor, Vineville Methodist Church, Macon, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.
Senator Hall of the 52nd moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the Senate:
SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Gillis of the 20th, Smalley of the 28th and others: A bill to amend an act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties and meetings of such sub-committees, to provide for funds, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The motion prevailed, and SB 107 was placed on the calendar.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following resolution was read and adopted:
SR 67. By Senators Abney of the 53rd, Webb of the llth, Rowan of the 8th, Eldridge of the 7th, Gillis of the 20th, Kidd of the 25th, Andrews of the 49th, Hall of the 52nd, Lee of the 47th, London of the 50th and Moore of the 31st: A resolution welcoming Miss Lori Ann Noble as a citizen of this State; and for other purposes.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 302. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to street improvement; and for other purposes.
HB 454. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others: A bill to amend the Charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that vote recorders as authorized for use by the Georgia General Elec tion Code may be used in all elections of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
HB 455. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others: A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 125,000 nor more than 140,000, the governing authori ties of such counties shall provide a dump for the deposit of trash and refuse for the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 457. By Messrs. Wood, Williams and Cooper of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Gainesville, so as to provide for a runoff election in the event a tie vote between or among candidates, or in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.

HB 458. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Crawford, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality by incorporating additional land therein; and for other purposes.
HB 460. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilkes County, so as to provide for staggered terms for the commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

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HB 461. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Wilkes County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation received by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board; and for other purposes.

HB 465. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the Civil and Criminal Court of Gwinnett County, so as to change the jurisdiction of the Court; and for other purposes.

HB 467. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the City Court of Ellaville in the County of Schley; and for other purposes.

HB 471. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Scotland, so as to effectuate a change in the date the annual General Election for the City of Scotland is held; and for other purposes.

SB 82. By Senator Abney of the 53rd: A bill to amend an act providing certain minimum standards pre requisite to the original incorporation of a municipality, so as to pro vide that no new municipality shall be created if any part of the bound ary thereof shall be less than 3 miles distant from the boundary of any existing municipality in the State of Georgia; and for other pur poses.
HB 368. By Messrs. Howard of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd and others: A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Mari etta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 413. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Dillon of the 128th and others: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Pulton County relating to the Mayor; and for other purposes.

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HB 442. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinaries of certain counties on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide that such ordi naries shall be authorized to assess certain costs in certain cases; and for other purposes.

HB 466. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit so as to provide for a Court Reporter and a secretary; and for other pur poses.

HR 143. By Messrs. Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th and others:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over, across and through certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HR 146. By Messrs. Hale, Snow and Crowe of the 1st:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bade County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 148. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th:
A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for disclosure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other purposes.

HB 171. By Messrs. Lowrey of the 13th and Jones of the 112th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, so as to change the fee for examination; and for other pur poses.

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HB 203. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 95-19, relative to grade crossing elimi nation, so as to provide the procedure relative to the installation of automatic signalling devices at grade crossings of municipal streets; and for other purposes.

HB 230. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the government authorities of municipalities and counties to establish planning commissions, so as to remove restrictions which limit the appointment ol public officials to planning commissions; and for other purposes.
HB 254. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Georgia Insurance Code of 1960", so as to authorize insurers to make or invest in loans guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assist ance Corporation, to the extent of such guaranty; and for other pur poses.

HB 267. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-407A relating to motor vehicle lia bility insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, so as to change the provisions relating to the service of process upon insurance companies in certain actions; and for other purposes.

HB 281. By Messrs. Starnes of the 13th and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-11 relating to the crimes of abortion, foeticide and infanticide, so as to provide for the additional exceptions where such acts are undertaken or accomplished by physicians; and for other purposes.

HB 306. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th, Nessmith ol the 64th and Parker of the 55th:
An act to require dealers in junk or metals purchasing copper wire or cable to keep a register; and for other purposes.

HB 309. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and others:
An act to authorize the State Highway Department of Georgia to acquire rights-of-way and easements for the construction of Federal Parkways in this State; and for other purposes.

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HB 391. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
An act to amend Code Section 23-2304 relating to the burial of paupers; and for other purposes.

HB 396. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
An act to amend Code Section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; and for other purposes.

HB 402. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Paris of the 23rd and Irvin of the llth:
An act to amend an act known as the "Georgia Police Academy Act", so as to abolish the Georgia Police Academy Board"; and for other purposes.

HB 441. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to provide that it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other State law enforcement agency to obtain the name and address of all persons arrested by law enforce ment officers, when such person is charged with an offense against the laws of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 445. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend the act creating the State Highway Board, so as to remove the limitations placed on lease rentals made pursuant to lease contracts; and for other purposes.

HB 422. By Messrs. Northcutt, Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Court for the Clayton Judicial Circuit so as to provide for two judges in said court, and for other purposes.

HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the General Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member in the System; and for other purposes.

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HE 57. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, so as to provide that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Commis sioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals, to provide a description of such decals; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 148. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide persons exempt from jury duty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 149. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill relating to the cancellation of insurance policies, so as to require that all insurers notify the insured of the factors upon which the cancellation of any insurance policy is based; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 150. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Coggin of the 35th and others:
A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by certain county officers, officials or employees who receive a salary for their services in such capacity; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 151. By Senators Coggin of the 35th and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the Georgia Election Code, relating to the compre hensive regulation of primaries and federal, State and county elections, so as to provide that municipal primaries and elections shall be regu lated by the Georgia Election Code; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernments.

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SB 152. By Senators McGill of the 24th, Abney of the 53rd, Bldridge of the 7th, Young of the 13th and others:
A bill to provide for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SR 63. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Wesberry of the 37th and Andrews of the 49th:
A resolution to change the name and designation of the office of Solicitor-General to District Attorney; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th:
A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for dis closure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 171. By Messrs. Lowrey of the 13th and Jones of the 112th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, so as to change the fee for examination; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 203. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 95-19, relative to grade crossing elimi nation, so as to provide the procedure relative to the installation of automatic signalling devices at grade crossings of municipal streets; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 230. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities of munici palities and counties to establish planning commissions, so as to re move restrictions which limit the appointment of public officials to planning commissions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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HB 254. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and Barher ol the 24th:
A bill to amend an act known as "Georgia Insurance Code of 1960" so as to authorize insurers to make or invest in loans guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, to the extent of such guaranty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 267. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Jones of the 112th, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend Code section B6-407A relating to motor vehicle lia bility insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, so as to change the provisions relating to the service of process upon insurance companies in certain actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 281. By Messrs. Starnes of the 13th and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-11 relating to the crimes of abortion, foeticide and infanticide, so as to provide for the additional excep tions where such acts are undertaken or accomplished by physicians; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 302. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th, Townsend of the 140th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to street improvement; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 306. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th, Nessmith of the 64th, and Parker of the 55th:
A bill to require dealers in junk or metals purchasing copper wire or cable to keep a register; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 309. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth, Barber of the 24th, Williams of the 16th and others:
A bill to authorize the State Highway Department of Georgia to acquire rights-of-way and easements for the construction of Federal parkways in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

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HB 368. By Messrs. Howard of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Henderson and Wilson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charater for the City of Mari etta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 391. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend Code section 23-2304 relating to the burial of paupers, so as to prescribe a minimum and maximum figure which may be expended by the county for the burial of paupers; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 396. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend Code section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 402. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Paris of the 23rd and Irvin of the llth: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Police Academy Act", so as to abolish the Georgia Police Academy Board"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.
HB 413. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Dillon of the 128th, Cook of the 123rd, Hood of the 124th, Cates of the 123rd and others: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Pulton County relating to the mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 441. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd: A bill to provide that it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other State law enforcement agency to obtain the name and address of all persons arrested by law enforce-

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ment officers, when such person is charged with an offense against the laws of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 442. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinaries of certain counties on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide that such ordi naries shall be authorized to assess certain costs in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 445. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating the State Highway Board, so as to remove the limitations placed on lease rentals made pursuant to lease contracts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 454. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that vote recorders as authorized for use by the Georgia General Election Code may be used in all elections of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 455. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 125,000 nor more than 140,000, the governing authori ties of such counties shall provide a dump for the deposit of trash and refuse for the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 457. By Messrs. Wood, Williams and Cooper of the 16th:
A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Gainesville, so as to provide for a runoff election in the event a tie vote between or among candidates, or in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 458. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Crawford, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality by incorporating additional land therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 460. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilkes County, so as to provide for staggered terms for the commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 461. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Wilkes County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation received by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 462. By Mr. Ross of the 31st: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 465. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd: A bill to amend the Civil and Criminal Court of Gwinnett County, so as to change the jurisdiction of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 466. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit so as to provide for a court reporter and a secretary; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 467. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the City Court of Ellaville in the County of Schley; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 471. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Scotland, so as to effectuate a change in the date the annual General Election for the City of Scotland is held; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 143. By Messrs. Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Battle, Funk and Richardson of the 116th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over, across and through certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HR 146. By Messrs. Hale, Snow and Crowe of the 1st:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dade County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 148. By Mr, Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 422. By Messrs. Northcutt, Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Court for Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for two judges in said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the Gen eral Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member of the System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 57. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, so as to provide that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Com missioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals, to provide a description of such decals; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 145. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, approved February 27, 1956, as amended, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 146. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide for a supplementary salary to the Ordinary of Dawson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 147. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A bill abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Evans County, Georgia, as amended, so as to provide for a secretarial assistant for the Tax Commissioner of Evans County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 59. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution relative to the Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; and for other purposes.

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HB 51. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th and Adams of the 125th:
A bill to amend the act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide that the act as amended shall not apply to motor vehicles of models antedating 1963; and for other purposes.

HB 60. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 years or more of creditable service and who continue in service may continue to make contributions under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 106. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Williams of the 16th, Lee of the 79th, McClatchey of the 138th, Wilson of the 109th and others:
A bill to create a State Planning and Programming Bureau; and for other purposes.

HB 255. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend section 100-108 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that loan obligations held by State depositories guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assist ance Corporation may be used by depositories as security for deposits of State funds to the extent of 10% of the amount of State funds on deposit with such depositories; and for other purposes.

HB 256. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, so as to change provisions relating to interest on loans guaranteed by the corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 295. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th, Busbee of the 79th, Murphy of the 26th, McClatchey of the 138th, Richardson of the 116th and Wood of the 16th:
A bill to amend Code Title 56 relating to insurance, so as to provide for the procedure whereby the rates of insurance companies shall be fixed and regulated; and for other purposes.

HB 337. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities and counties of this State to establish planning commissions, so as to in-

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elude within the definition of streets, public building sites and public open spaces, right-of-way and facilities of or needed in connection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.

HB 341. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to amend a "Mapped Streets Plan", so as to include within the definition of "streets" right-of-way and facilities of or needed in con nection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.

HB 418. By Mr. Hale of the 1st: A bill to amend an act entitled "Revenue Bond Law", so as to change the maximum maturity date of such revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
HB 425. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Coleman, so as to provide for the manner in which municipal elections of the City of Coleman shall be held and conducted; and for other purposes.
HB 426. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Coleman, so as to change the name of said town from the Town of Coleman to the City of Coleman; and for other purposes.

HB 434. By Mr. Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Tift County on a salary basis, so as to change the total amount of compensation to be paid deputies, jailers, clerks and assistants and to provide for the replace ment of automobiles used by the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 435. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

HB 436. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Portal, so as to provide that the mayor and council of the Town of Portal shall have power to impose fines not exceeding two hundred dollars in the punish-

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ment of offenders against any ordinances, by-laws or regulations of said town; and for other purposes.

HB 438. By Mr. Wells of the 30th: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Educa tion of Oglethorpe County; and for other purposes.
HB 443. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A bill to provide in the counties of the State having a population of not less than 3,000 nor more than 3,250, that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in said county; and for other purposes.

HB 446. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.
HB 451. By Messrs. Thompson and Shields of the llth, Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act approved July 25, 1927, abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of county tax commissioner therein specified; and for other purposes.
HB 452. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to create the Carroll County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidat ing projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private con cerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.

HR 44. By Messrs. McCracken of 49th, Sherman of the 105th, Jones of the 112th, Shields of the lllth and others:
A resolution creating the Rivers and Harbors Development Commission of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 70. By Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned property located in Sumter County, so as to authorize the conveyance

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by the Governor to the Housing Authority of the City of Americus, and authorizing the conveyance to the State Highway Department of an easement by the Housing Authority of the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

HR 84. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of land owned by the State of Georgia located in Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 137. Do Pass. SB 138. Do Pass. SB 139. Do Pass. SB 144. Do Pass. SR 52. Do Pass. SR 53. Do Pass. HB 79. Do Pass. HB 101. Do Pass. HB 102. Do Pass. HB 165. Do Pass. HB 332. Do Pass. HB 389. Do Pass. HB 390. Do Pass. HB 407. Do Pass. HB 435. Do Pass. HB 436. Do Pass.

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HB 438. Do Pass. HB 443. Do Pass. HB 446. Do Pass. HB 452. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Hensley of the 33rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 27. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 67. Do Pass. SB 114. Do Pass. HB 53. Do Pass. HB 418. Do Pass. HB 52. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hensley of 33rd District, Secretary.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 79. Do Pass. SB 110. Do Pass. SB 112. Do Pass. SB 113. Do Pass.

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SB 134. Do Pass. HB 35. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 136. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the mayor and council of the City of Macon as shown by minutes of its meeting of September 27, 1966, abandoning, vacating and closing of a certain portion of Franklin Street in the City of Macon, Georgia, and the conveyance of the same to Georgia Power Company; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 212. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 212 by changing the date "January 1, 1967" to "January 1, 1968", as it appears in section 2 of said bill.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 209. By Mr. Reaves of the 99th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Brooks County Development Authority; to provide for the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 333. By Messrs. Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Ragland and Laite of the 109th:
A bill to amend an act reinstating the charter of the City of Macon, so as to provide maximum working hours for firemen employed by the City of Macon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 344. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th: A bill to amend an act found in Georgia Laws, 1915, so as to extend the corporate limits of the City of Vienna; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 375. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act to change from the fee to the salary system in Bartow County the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of such county, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 378. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and the ordinary of Bartow County on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff, his deputies, and other employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 377. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Bartow County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 379. By Messrs. Harris and Vaughan of the 14th: A bill to amend an act to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Bartow County into the office of tax commissioners, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner and the deputy tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 388. By Messrs. Cole, Smith and Leonard of the 3rd: A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of Dalton, so as to authorize the mayor and council of the City of Dalton by resolution to designate the county registrar and others in the employ of the county registrar to receive city voter registrations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 399. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Ragland, Knapp and Wilson of the 109th and Miller of the 108th:
A bill to amend an act re-enacting the charter of the City of Macon, so as to repeal section 72A of the said charter added by the said act of 1965 relating to the powers of the City of Macon with respect to streets, including those dedicated by the State, to reenact in lieu thereof a new section 72A; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 30. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill entitled an act to create the Trial Judges and Solicitors Re tirement Fund; to provide that said fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Retirement offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 30 by inserting in the title immediately following the phrase "to provide that said Fund shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System;" the following phrase: "to provide for ex officio members on the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System for the purpose of administering said Fund;".
By striking subsection (c) of Section 2 in its entirety and sub stituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) 'Board' means the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and the ex officio members of said Board provided for in Section 3 of this Act."
By striking Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu there of a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. (a) There is hereby created the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund which shall be administered by the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System of Geor gia; provided, however, that only for the purpose of administering said Fund, one Superior Court Judge and one Solicitor General shall be ex officio members of the Board of Trustees of the Em ployees' Retirement System and shall be elected as hereinafter provided.
"(b) The ex officio member who shall be a Superior Court Judge shall be elected annually by the Council of Superior Court

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Judges for the State of Georgia. The first such Judge shall be el ected at the regular June, 1967, meeting of the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the term of office as an ex office member on said Board shall begin on July 1, 1967, and expire on June 30, 1968. Subsequent members shall be elected or reelected annually there after at the June meeting of such Council. The ex officio member, who shall be a Solicitor General shall be elected annually by the Solicitor General Association of Georgia. The first such Solicitor General shall be elected at the regular June, 1967, meeting of the Solicitors General Association of Georgia, and the term of office as an ex officio member on said Board shall begin on July 1, 1967 and expire on June 30, 1968. Subsequent members shall be elected or reelected annually thereafter at the June meeting of such Association."

By striking from Section 5 the following: "in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
SB 31. By Senator Smalley of the 28th: A bill to amend an act creating the office of judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus, approved March 9, 1945, as amended, so as to pro vide the procedure for granting credit for service in the armed forces; to provide for the procedures connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 104. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd, Holloway of the 12th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 13-2 relating to general provisions con cerning banks and banking so as to eliminate all provisions of law which prohibit or regulate bank holding companies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Adams of the 26th moved that SB 104 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone, Senator Adams of the 26th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Carter Chapman Cox Pincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd London McGill McKenzie Minish

Moore Noble Plunkett Smalley Smith of 18th Webb Wesberry Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Coggin Conway Dean Gardner Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd

Kilpatrick Knight Lee Maclntyre Padgett Pennington Rowan

Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Stephens Ward

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone, the ayes were 28, nays 19, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Coggin of the 35th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 104.

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HB 14. By Mr. Hutchinson of the 79th:
A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a Health In surance Plan for employees of the county boards of health; and for other purposes.

Senators Maclntyre of the 40th and Lee of the 47th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 14 by deleting from the last sentence of section 6 the words "or may in its discretion establish a self-insured plan in whole or in part", and placing a period after the word "section". And to cor rect title accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 112. By Messrs. Gaynor of the 114th, Harris of the 118th, Pickard of the 112th, Sullivan of the 95th and Townsend of the 140th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 88-9 relating to air quality control, so as to provide for air quality control; to provide for a declaration of public policy relative to air quality control; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 111.
Respectfully submitted,
McKenzie of the 17th District,
Chairman.

118 127. By Messrs. Holder of the 79th, Savage of the 58th, Moreland of the 28th, Smith of the 3rd and Johnson of the 25th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-9, relating to the creation of the State Board of Medical Examiners, so as to remove requirements that med ical interns be licensed; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, March 3, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend William M. Holt, pastor, First Methodist Church, Carrollton, Georgia.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House to-wit:

HB 491. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 515. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Clarke County School District and providing for a board of education, so as to increase the membership of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 479. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to certain of the county officers of Warren County; and for other purposes.

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HE 480. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for a deputy sheriff and his compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to amend and revise the law pertaining to the governing authority of Catoosa County; to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 485. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Ca toosa County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 486. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to confer upon the City of Villa Rica the right, power and authority to elect, construct, operate, maintain, extend and improve within and without the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 487. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the Tax Com missioner; and for other purposes.

HB 488. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Catoosa County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 489. By Mr. Shanahan of the 8th:
A bill to district Gordon County for the purpose of providing fire protec tion services; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to provide for new terms of office for the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Newington; and for other purposes.

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HB 494. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Macon County on an an nual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, so as to change the salary of said Sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 495. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State havinga population of not less than 3,250 and not more than 3,350; and for other purposes.

HB 497. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Sims of the 131st and others:
A bill to fix the salaries of the Judges of Juvenile Courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other pur poses.

HB 500. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Thomas, so as to change the compen sation of the Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 501. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sandersville, so as to provide for the appointment of a City Manager; and for other purposes.

HB 502. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to provide that the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County shall consist of five members; and for other purposes.

HB 503. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Taylor County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to authorize the Sheriff, with the approval of the governing authority, to increase the compensation of the Deputy Sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 504. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bulloch County, so as to change the provisions relating to clerical assistance; and for other purposes.

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HB 505. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the Sheriff of Bulloch County from a fee system to a salary system, so as to provide an allowance for uniforms for the Sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.

HB 508. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to abolish present mode of compensating the Coroner of Rockdale County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary; and for other purposes.

HB 511. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th and others:
A bill to provide for a Board of Elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 516. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the merger of the independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens, so as to provide that no educational tax shall be levied at a rate in excess of 20 mills, unless the provisions of Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph 1 of the Constitution are complied with; and for other purposes.

HB 517. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Town of Whitehall, to confer power upon the mayor and council thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 521. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Metter, approved August 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tern, councilmen and city clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 525. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st, Harris and Vaughan of the 14th and others:
A bill for publication or distribution of a statement of financial con dition of each incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 532. By Messrs. Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Elizabeth in the County of Cobb, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an Act which made comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, so as to authorize the purchase of motor vehicles by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HR 167. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly, in its discretion, to create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

HB 343. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to amend an Act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this state relative to game and fish, so as to provide that any person qualifying under Section 94A of this Act may fish for bait in salt waters with power drawn nets at any time; and for other pur poses.

HB 417. By Mr. Cooper of the 16th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Solicitor General of the Northwestern Judicial Circuit known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 428. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for the licensing and bonding of truck brokers in agricultural products ...."; and for other purposes.

HB 430. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Roadside Market Incentive Program to improve quality and promote fair and sanitary marketing practices; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to require pecan processors and wholesalers to secure license from the Department of Agriculture; and for other purposes.

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HB 468. By Messrs. Clarke of the 45th, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to be entitled "The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday"; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 153. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 154. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to regulate the holding of sporting and entertainment events; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce.

SB 155. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to establish a Local Government Study Commission in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide the procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 156. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide for a mandatory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County, Georgia, to determine whether a so-called "county manager form of government" is to be established; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 157. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide for mandatory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County, Georgia, to determine whether the method of electing county commissioners shall be changed; to provide the procedure con nected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

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SB 158. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to provide that the board of education of any county of this State having a population of not less than 14,000 nor more than 14,485, shall not be authorized to consolidate the schools under the jurisdiction of such board of education unless such consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of such counties voting in a referen dum election on the question; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 159. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the licensing of distributors and non-distributors of motor fuel and kerosene, so as to exempt certain persons who are not distributors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 160. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to amend Code Section 46-406, and Code Section 8-506, as amended, relating to proceedings on garnishment in attachment when garnishee fails to answer, and to amend Code Section 46-701, relating to answer of garnishment in Justice of Peace Courts and entry of default against the garnishee, so as to provide for judgment against defendants; to provide for default judgment against a garnishee on failure to answer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; to auth orize the Director of Probation to fix the compensation of the Assistant Director of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal & Correctional Affairs.

SB 162. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Baker County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 163. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to provide the manner in which Chief Justices Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Court and Judges Emeritus of the

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Court of Appeals may be called upon to serve in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals or any of the Superior Courts of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 164. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 64. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee for the purpose of promoting tourism in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 65. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee for the purpose of studying price fixing of jewelry sold to high school and college students of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 66. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to auth orize the General Assembly to provide for the compensation of holders of interest in real estate whose interests therein suffer a decline in value as a result of the installation or construction of any public improvement project; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SR 68. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Cobb County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority and to pro vide penalties for violation of such ordinances; to provide for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

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SR 69. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Conway of the 41st and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may, by law, exempt taxpayers from the duty of filing intangible tax returns where the intangible tax liability of any such persons does not exceed the sum of $5.00, and exempt such taxpayers from the payment of such intangible tax; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 70. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to Mr. E. E. Hogan; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 164. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an act which made comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, so as to authorize the pur chase of motor vehicles by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 343. By Mr. Harrsion of the 98th:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that any person qualifying under Section 94A of this act may fish for bait in salt waters with power drawn nets at any time; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 417. By Mr. Cooper of the 16th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the solicitor general of the Northwestern Judicial Circuit known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 428. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to provide for the licensing and bonding of truck brokers in agricultural products"; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 430. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Roadside Market Incentive Program to improve quality and promote fair and sanitary marketing practices; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 431. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to require pecan processors and wholesalers to secure license from the Department of Agriculture; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 468. By Messrs. Clarke of the 45th, Steis of the 100th, Lowrey of the 13th and others:
A bill to be entitled "The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 479. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to certain of the county of ficers of Warren County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 480. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for a deputy sheriff and his compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 484. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to amend and revise the laws pertaining to the governing auth ority of Catoosa County; to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 485. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Catoosa County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 486. By Messrs Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to confer upon the City of Villa Rica the right, power and authority to elect, construct, operate, maintain, extend and improve within and without the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 487. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 488. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Catoosa County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 489. By Mr. Shanahan of the 8th:
A bill to district Gordon County for the purpose of providing fire protection services; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 490. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to provide for new terms of office for the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Newington; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 491. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of the Superior Court of New ton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 494. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Macon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, so as to change the salary of said sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 495. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State hav ing a population of not less than 3,250 and not more than 3,350; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 497. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Sims of the 131st, Carnes of the 129th, Egan of the 141st and others:
A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 500. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Thomas, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 501. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Sandersville, so as to provide for the appointment of a city manager; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 502. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to provide that the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County shall consist of five members; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 503. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Taylor County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to authorize the sheriff, with the

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approval of the governing authority, to increase the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 504. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bulloch County, so as to change the provisions relat ing to clerical assistance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 505. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Bulloch County from a fee system to a salary system, so as to provide an allowance for uniforms for the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 508. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to abolish present mode of compensating the coroner of Rockdale County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 511. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Egan of the 141st, Sims of the 131st, Brown of the 135th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to provide for a Board of Elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 515. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Clarke County School District and providing for a board of education, so as to increase the membership of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 516. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens, so as

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to provide that no educational tax shall be levied at a rate in excess of 20 mills, unless the provisions of Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph I of the Constitution are complied with; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 517. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Town of Whitehall", to confer power upon the mayor and council thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 521. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Metter, approved Aug ust 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tern, councilmen and city clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 525. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st, Harris and Vaughan of the 14th, Dickinson of the 27th, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th and others:
A bill for publication or distribution of a statement of financial con dition of each incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 532. By Messrs. Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Elizabeth in the County of Cobb, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 167. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly, in its discretion, to create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

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SB 148. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide persons exempt from jury duty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 149. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill relating to the cancellation of insurance policies, so as to require that all insurers notify the insured of the factors upon which the cancellation of any insurance policy is based; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 150. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Coggin of the 35th and others:
A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by certain county officers, officials or employees who receive a salary for their services in such capacity; and for other purposes.

SB 151. By Senators Coggin of the 35th and Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend the Georgia Election Code, relating to the comprehen sive regulation of primaries and federal State and County elections, so as to provide that municipal primaries and elections shall be regulated by the Georgia Election Code; and for other purposes.

SB 152. By Senators McGill of the 24th, Abney of the 53rd, Eldridge of the 7th, Young of the 13th and others:
A bill to provide for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

SR 63. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Wesberry of the 37th and Andrews of the 49th:
A resolution to change the name and designation of the office of Solici tor-General to District Attorney; and for other purposes.

HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th:
A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for disclosure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other pur poses.

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HB 171. By Messrs. Lowrey of the 13th and Jones of the 112th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, so as to change the fee for examination; and for other purposes.

HB 203. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 95-19, relative to grade crossing elimina tion, so as to provide the procedure relative to the installation of auto matic signalling devices at grade crossings of municipal streets; and for other purposes.

HB 230. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities of munici palities and counties to establish planning commissions, so as to remove restrictions which limit the appointment of public officials to planning commissions; and for other purposes.
HB 254. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act known as "Georgia Insurance Code of 1960" so as to authorize insurers to make or invest in loans guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, to the extent of such guaranty; and for other purposes.

HB 267. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Jones of the 112th, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-407A relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, so as to change the provisions relating to the service of process upon insurance companies in certain actions; and for other purposes.
HB 281. By Messrs. Starnes of the 13th and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 26-11 relating to the crimes of abortion, foeticide and infanticide, so as to provide for the additional exceptions where such acts are undertaken or accomplised by physicians; and for other purposes.
HB 302. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th, Townsend of the 140th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to street improvement; and for other purposes.

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HB 306. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th, Nessmith of the 64th and Parker of the 55th:
A bill to require dealers in junk or metals purchasing copper wire or cable to keep a register; and for other purposes.

HB 309. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth, Barber of the 24th, Williams of the 16th and others:
A bill to authorize the State Highway Department of Georgia to acquire rights-of-way and easements for the construction of Federal parkways in this State; and for other purposes.

HB 368. By Messrs. Howard of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Henderson and Wilson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Marietta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 391. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend Code section 23-2304 relating to the burial of paupers, so as to prescribe a minimum and maximum figure which may be expended by the county for the burial of paupers; and for other pur poses.

HB 396. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend Code section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; and for other purposes.

HB 402. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Paris of the 23rd and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Police Academy Act", so as to abolish the Georgia Police Academy Board; and for other purposes.

HB 413. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Dillon of the 128th, Cook of the 123rd, Hood of the 124th, Gates of the 123rd and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the mayor; and for other purposes.

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HB 422. By Messrs. Northcutt, Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Court for the Clayton Judicial Circuit so as to provide for two judges in said court; and for other purposes.

HB 441. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to provide that it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other State law enforcement agency to obtain the name and address of all persons arrested by law enforce ment officers, when such person is chartered with an offense against the laws of Georgia; and for other purposes.
HB 442. By Mr. Black oi the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinaries of certain counties on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide that such or dinaries shall be authorized to assess certain costs in certain cases; and for other purposes.
HB 445. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend the act creating the State Highway Board, so as to remove the limitations placed on lease rentals made pursuant to lease contracts; and for other purposes.
HB 454. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that vote recorders as authorized for use by the Georgia General Election Code may be used in all elections of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
HB 455. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 125,000 nor more than 140,000, the governing authorities of such counties shall provide a dump for the deposit of trash and refuse for the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.
HB 457. By Messrs. Wood, Williams and Cooper of the 16th: A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Gainesville, so as to provide for a runoff election in the event a tie vote between or among candidates, or in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes east; and for other purposes.

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HB 458. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Crawford, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality by incorporating ad ditional land therein; and for other purposes.

HB 460. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilkes County, so as to provide for staggered terms for the commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 461. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Wilkes County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation received by the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 462. By Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board; and for other purposes.

HB 465. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the Civil and Criminal Court of Gwinnett County, so as to change the jurisdiction of the court; and for other purposes.

HB 466. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit so as to provide for a court reporter and a secretary; and for other pur poses.

HB 467. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the City Court of Ellaville in the County of Schley; and for other purposes.

HB 471. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Scotland, so as to effectuate a change in the date the annual General Election for the City of Scotland is held; and for other purposes.

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HR 143. By Messrs. Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Battle, Punk and Richardson of the 116th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over, across and through certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

HR 146. By Messrs. Hale, Snow and Crowe of the 1st:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Dade County Industrial Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

HR 148. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 422. By Messrs. Northcutt, Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Court for Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for two judges in said court; and for other purposes.

HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the General Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member of the System; and for other purposes.

HB 57. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, so as to provide that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Commis sioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals, to provide a description of such decals; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing resolution of the House to-wit:

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HR 141. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and others:
A resolution authorizing a survey to be made by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 146. Do Pass. SB 147. Do Pass. SB 150. Do Pass. SR 54. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 113. Do Pass as Amended. HB 425. Do Pass. HB 426. Do Pass. HB 442. Do Pass. HB 451. Do Pass. HB 454. Do Pass. HB 455. Do Pass. HB 457. Do Pass. HB 458. Do Pass. HB 460. Do Pass. HB 461. Do Pass. HB 462. Do Pass. HB 467. Do Pass. HB 471. Do Pass. HR 146. Do Pass. HR 148. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

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Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the House and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 178. Do Pass.
HR 70. Do Pass.
HR 115. Do Pass.
HR 124. Do Pass as Amended.
HR 129. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Johnson of 42nd District,
Secretary.

Senator Pincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 320. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 115. Do Pass. HB 197. Do Pass.

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HB 201. Do Pass. HB 202. Do Pass. HB 247. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Moore of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 2. Do Pass. SB 109. Do Pass. SB 129. Do Pass as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Moore of 31st District, Chairman.

Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following reso lution of the Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SR 45. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Shea of 3rd District, Secretary.

Senator Kidd of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera tion the following bill and resolution of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 36. Do Pass.
HB 132. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Kidd of 25th District,
Chairman.

Senator Conway of the 41st District, Secretary of the Committee on Univer sity System of Georgia, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 5. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Conway of 41st District, Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 137. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th and Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumbers and master and journeyman steamfitters, carrying on said vocation in all counties of this State having a population of 500,000 inhabitants or more; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 138. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th, Coggin of the 35th and Ward of the 39th:
A bill to provide for the examination of master electricians carrying on said vocation in counties having a population of 150,000 inhabitants or more by the U. S. Census of 1930, or any future U.S. Census; to create a Board of Examiners for said purpose; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Wesberry of the 37th, Coggin of the 35th, Maclntyre of the 40th and Ward of the 39th:
A bill authorizing the creation in the several counties of the State of Georgia a Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers and Firemen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 144. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A bill to create and provide for the charter commission to be known and designated as "The Charter Commission of the mayor and council of the City of Athens and Clarke County" to study all matters relating to the consolidation of the City of Athens and Clarke County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 79. By Messrs. Longino of the 122nd, Turner, Cook and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Fairburn, so as to allow the governing body of the City of Fairburn, the mayor and council, to fix the pay and salaries of said mayor and council within a provided maximum; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 101. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd and Hill of the 121st: A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to elections and primaries for members of the city council; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 102. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd and Hill of the 121st: A bill establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the power and authority of the Governing Authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 165. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Hill of the 121st, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point relating to a personnel board of appeals; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 332. By Mr. Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Polk County, so as to provide that the tax commissioner of Polk County submit an annual budget to the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for approval; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 389. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Paulding County, so as to provide certain minimum compensation for the employees of said county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 390. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act amending and superseding the several acts incorporating the Town of Hiram, so as to authorize the mayor and council to appoint a recorder and preside over the recorder's court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 407. By Messrs. Dean and Moore of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues in and for the County of Polk, so as to provide a veto power for the chairman of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 435. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court for Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 436. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Portal, so as to provide that the mayor and council of the Town of Portal shall have power to impose fines not exceeding two hundred dollars in the punish ment of offenders against any ordinances, by-laws or regulations of said town; and for other purposes. -

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 438. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Oglethorpe County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 443. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to provide in the counties of the State having a population of not less than 3,000 nor more than 3,250, that the clerk of the superior court shall attend the trial in the court of ordinary of all cases for violation of all traffic laws in said county; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 446. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd, Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of West Point, so as to authorize the sale of certain property; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 452. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd: A bill to create the Carroll County Water Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, operate and maintain self-liquidat ing projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water and related facilities to individuals, private concerns and municipal corporations; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 46. By Senators Fincher of the 51st and Moore of the 31st: A bill to provide for the safeguarding of the public health safety, and welfare, by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production, distribution and use of drugs, medicines, poisons, etc.; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:

1.

Amend SB 46 by inserting in Section 79A-102 as it appears in Sec tion 1 of said bill a new subsection immediately following subsection "(t)" which shall be known as subsection "(u)" and which shall read as follows:

"(u) 'Wholesale Druggists' or 'drug wholesalers, distributor or supplier' shall mean a person registered with the State Board of Pharmacy as a drug wholesaler under the provisions of Chap ter 79A-5."

2.

By inserting in Chapter 79A-5 as it appears in Section 1 of said bill a new section immediately following Section 79A-520, which shall be known as Section 79A-521 which shall read as follows:

"Section 79A-521. All persons, firms or corporations engaged in the business of selling or distributing drugs at wholesale, or in the business of supplying drugs to manufacturers, compounders, and processors, shall annually register with the State Board of Pharmacy, as a drug wholesaler, or distributor, or supplier. The application for registration shall be made on a form to be pre scribed and furnished by said Board, and shall show each place of business of the applicant for registration, together with such other information as may be required by the Board. Said application shall be accompanied by an initial fee of Twenty-Five ($25.00) Dollars, for each place of business conducted by the applicant. Such registration shall not be transferrable and shall expire on the 30th day of June following effectuation of the same, and may be renewed on or before the 1st day of September following, upon the payment of the amount of Fifteen ($15.00) Dollars for each place of business conducted by the registrant; if not so renewed, said registration shall lapse and become null and void. Such registrants shall be subject to such rules and regulations with respect to sani tation or equipment as the said Board may, from time to time, adopt for the protection of the public health and safety. Such regis tration may be suspended or revoked or the registrant reprimanded by the State Board of Pharmacy if said registrant shall fail to comply with the provisions of any law of this State, the United States, or any other State, having to do with the control of phar macists, pharmacies, or drugs; have failed to comply with any rule or regulation promulgated by the State Board of Pharmacy; or if any registration or license issued to the registrant under the Fed eral Act shall be suspended or revoked."

3.
By striking from subsection (a) of Section 79A-703 as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Title" wherever the same shall appear.

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4.

By striking from subsection (a) (2) of Section 79A-907, as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "and holding a license as such issued by the State Board of Pharmacy."

5.

By striking from subsection (a) (3) of Section 79A-907, as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "who hold a license as such issued by the State Board of Pharmacy."

6.

By striking from Chapter 79A-9, as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, Section 79A-908 in its entirety.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
1.
Amend SB 46 by adding to subsection (e) of Section 79A-907 as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill a new subsection immediately following subsection (3) thereof, which shall be known as subsection (4) which shall read as follows:
"(4) The requirements of this subsection relative to inventory and record of drugs shall not be construed to require the keeping of additional records, if the same or substantially similar records are kept and maintained under the Federal Act, and such records are made available to the State Board of Pharmacy."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 by inserting in Section 79A-410 as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, a new subsection immediately following sub section (c) thereof, which shall be known as subsection (d) which shall read as follows:
1.
"(d) Nothing in this Section or Section 79A-506, Section 79 A519, or Section 79A-520, shall prohibit any person from assisting

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any duly licensed pharmacist in the measuring of quantities of medication and the typing of labels therefor, but not the dispensing, compounding or mixing of drugs, provided that such duly licensed pharmacist shall be physically present in the prescription room and actually observing the actions of such persons in doing such measuring and typing, and provided further that no prescription shall be given to the person requesting the same unless the con tents and the label thereof shall have been verified by a licensed pharmacist, and no pharmacist shall be assisted by more than one such person at any one time."

2.

By striking from subsection (h) of Section 79A-102, as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words: "No registered pharmacist shall supervise more than one pharmacy intern at any one time."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
By adding at the end of subsection (q) of Section 79A-102 as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words:
"and shall include any other person licensed under the laws of this State to use, mix, prepare, dispense, prescribe and adminis ter drugs in connection with medical treatment to the extent pro vided by the laws of this State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
1.
By striking from Section 79A-302 as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "Uniform Depressant and Stimulant Drug Act," and inserting in lieu thereof the words, "Georgia Drug Abuse Control Act."
2.
By striking from Section 79A-303 as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words, "when such report", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "when any report pursuant to Section 79A-301."

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3.

By striking from subsection (k) of Section 79A-208 as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, the word "pharmaceutists", and inserting in lieu thereof the word, "pharmacists".

By striking from the third sentence of Section 79A-507, as it ap pears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "the face thereon", and insert ing in lieu thereof the words, "the prescription".
5.
By striking from subsection (c) of Section 79A-703, as it appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words "compound and dispense", and insert ing in lieu thereof the words, "compound or dispense".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
By inserting at the end of Section 79A-9910 as the same appears in Section 1 of said bill, the words:
"Provided, however, that nothing in this Section or Section 79A-708 shall apply to drug manufacturers, their agents or em ployees, when such manufacturers, their agents or employees are authorized to engage in and are actually engaged in investigative activities directed toward the safeguarding of said drug manufac turer's trademark."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
By renumbering Sections 79A-1103 and 79A-1104 as Sections 79A-1104 and 79A-1105, respectively.
And by adding a new Section 79A-1103 to read as follows:

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"Section 79A-1103. The provisions of this title shall not be construed to prohibit the sale by use of vending machines or other wise of articles or devices sold for the prevention of venereal disease."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
By striking from the title the words:
"to regulate the sale, giving away, bartering, exchanging, dis tribution, possession, manufacturing, dispensing, and making of drugs and cosmetics and to regulate the labeling and branding of the same",
and inserting in lieu thereof the words:
"to regulate the sale, giving away, bartering, exchanging, dis tribution, possession, manufacturing, dispensing, and making of drugs and of adulterated or contaminated cosmetics and to regulate the labeling and branding of the same".
And by striking Section 79A-208(b) and (d) in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) To regulate the sale and dispensing of drugs, poisons, devices and new drugs, and to adopt schedules of dangerous drugs;
"(d) To regulate and control the sale, character and standards of drugs, poisons, devices, and new drugs compounded or dispensed in this State; to regulate and control the sale, character and standards of cosmetics as provided in the Georgia Drug and Cos metic Act (Chapter 79A-10) ; to secure samples of the same and to prevent the sale and dispensing of such drugs, poisons, cosmetics, devices and new drugs as do not conform to the provisions of this Title, the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, or other laws of this State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Fincher of the 51st offered the following amendment: Amend SB 46 by adding to:

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Section 79A-408,

"Dispense or cause to be dispensed a different drug or brand of drug in place of the drug or brand of drug ordered or pre scribed, without the express permission in each case, of the person ordering or prescribing the same."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 46 as follows:
By striking from the title the following: "to provide for the licens ing of pharmacists and the qualifications for such licensing;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to provide for the licensing of pharmacists and assistant pharmacists and the qualifications for such licensing;".
By adding a new paragraph to Section 79A-407, to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter any bona fide resident of this State who shall furnish proof to the Board in person by affidavit from two pharmacists licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, neither of whom shall be related to the appli cant by blood or marriage, within a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the effective date of this Act establishing the fact that he has filled prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist over a period of at least fifteen (15) successive years next preceding the offer of such proof shall be issued an assistant pharmacist's certificate which will authorize him to practice phar macy in this State provided that it shall be under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist at all times, and such person shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Act governing the practice of phar macy in this State including but not limited to the revocation or suspension of such certificate for violations of the provisions of this Act, and provided further that such person shall pay an origi nal registration fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) upon the issuance of such certificate and the annual renewal fee as provided in this Act. As used in the preceding sentence, the term 'supervision' shall be construed to mean that a licensed pharmacist shall be either personally present or on call and available for consultation at all times."

Senator Fincher of the 51st offered the following amendment to the amend ment of Senator Plunkett of the 30th:
Amend the amendment of Senator Plunkett of the 30th as follows:

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"In the event that any false statements or affidavits are presented in obtaining such certificate, both the recipient and the person or per sons making such statements or signing such affidavits shall be punish able as provided in section 79A-9901 of Chapter 79A-99."

On the adoption of the amendment of Senator Fincher of the 51st to the amendment of Senator Plunkett of the 30th, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

On the adoption of the amendment of Senator Plunkett of the 30th, as amended, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted as amended.

Senator Dean of the 6th offered the following amendment: Amend SB 46, Section 79A-511 (page 28) by deleting the last
sentence of said section.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Fincher of the 51st asked unanimous consent that SB 46 be immedi ately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 27. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout this state, approved March 9, 1955, so as to change the compensation of the tag agents of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout this State, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended, particu larly by an act approved March 4, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 197), so as to change the compensation of the tag agents of the State Revenue Commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout this State, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended, particularly by an act approved March 4, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 197), is hereby amended by striking Subsection (b) of Section 3, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) The amount of commission permitted as compensation to such agents under this act shall be fifty (50) cents per license plate for each of the first four thousand (4,000) issued during any calendar year; for each license plate issued in excess of four thou sand (4,000) during any calendar year the amount of commission shall be as follows: For plates issued during the calendar year 1967, thirty (30) cents per license plate; for plates issued during the calendar year 1968, thirty-five (35) cents per license plate; for plates issued during the calendar year 1969, forty (40) cents per license plate; for plates issued during the calendar year 1970, forty-five (45) cents per license plate; and for plates issued dur ing the calendar year 1971, and during each year thereafter, fifty (50) cents per license plate."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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SB 67. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner and other taxing officials may furnish to the taxing officials of other states tax information to be used only for tax purposes; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th asked unanimous consent that SB 67 be im mediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 79. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code chapter 24-1, so as to authorize judges of the courts in this State, the clerks thereof, and prosecuting officials and public defenders to attend institutes and other programs of an educa tional nature; to provide that the expenses involved shall be a proper expenditure of public funds; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Adams of the 5th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 79.

SB 110. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend section 88-202, as amended, relating to county boards of health, appointments thereto, and the methods of filling vacancies in membership thereof; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 112. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to provide a method of payment to superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in certain counties; to provide the method of making such payments by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 113. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act approved March 5, 1962, so as to provide that any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia may request any judge emeritus of the superior courts of the State of Georgia to serve and preside in the superior court of the judge making the re quest; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 114. By Senator Miller of the 43rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951, as

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amended, so as to exempt the sale of food to be consumed on the premises of private secondary schools by pupils and employees from the taxes imposed by said act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 134. By Senator Webb of the llth: A bill to amend the act relating to the holding, owning, having in possession of, or paying the tax for federal wagering occupational tax stamp, approved March 16, 1966, so as to change the United States code section designation; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 35. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th: A bill to provide that notice otherwise required to be given by "regis tered mail" may be given by "certified mail"; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 418. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Revenue Bond Law", so as to change the maximum maturity date of such revenue bonds; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 52. By Mr. Brown of the 34th: A bill to amend an act amending chapter 92-22 relating to the imposi tion of a tax on the sale and use of cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots and stogies, so as to change the incidence of the tax; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 53. By Mr. Brown of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act which repealed an act which repealed Part 3, Cigars and Cigarettes, Chapter 92-22, of the 1931 Code of Georgia, so as to authorize special agents and enforcement officers of the Reve nue Department, in the enforcement of cigar and cigarette taxes im posed by this State, to bear arms, make arrests, execute warrants for arrest; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution was considered:

SR 45. By Senator Dean of the 6th:
A resolution encouraging voluntary personal prayer by students and others; and for other purposes.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the resolu tion was adopted.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Admin istrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 30. SB 31. SB 67. SB 136.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 61. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution to commend the Honorable Matt McWhorter and the Honorable Scott Candler for their invaluable service to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; and for other purposes.

SR 62. By Senators Coggin of the 35th, Kidd of the 25th, Chapman of the 32nd and Hensley of the 33rd:
A resolution commending The Great Southwest Atlanta Corporation for establishing Six Flags Over Georgia; and for other purposes.

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Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, March 6, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Sam Marshall, pastor, Second Baptist Church, LaFayette, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall

Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Friday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority, the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HB 319. By Messrs. Jones of the 76th, Rush of the 75th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill placing the solicitor general of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.

HB 507. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to create a system of Traffic Courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000, giving to such courts jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State and offenses against traffic ordinances com mitted within the territorial jurisdiction of such cities; and for other purposes.

HB 535. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cook County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 536. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary, and the Tax Commissioner of Cook County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 537. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Miller of the 108th, and others:
A bill to repeal an Act creating the office of Assistant Solicitor-General of the Macon Judicial Circuit, so as to provide in lieu thereof for the creation of the offices and the appointment of two assistants to the Solicitor-General of the Macon Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 543. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Macon County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the Coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 547. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Oglethorpe Development Authority, so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 548. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Madison County known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the additional funds such officer shall receive to compensate additional personnel in his office; and for other purposes.

HB 549. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Madison County, so as to change the additional compensa tion provided for the chairman which he may use, in his discretion, to employ secretarial or clerical assistants; and for other purposes.

HB 550. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to authorize certain counties to establish and maintain a Law Library for the use of Judges, Solicitors, Ordinaries, and other officers of the Courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 551. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to change the name of Thomaston Office Building Authority to "Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority"; and for other purposes.

HB 552. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to empower the mayor and city council to grant franchises and to limit the number thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 554. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Upson County, so as to authorize the Board of Com missioners to declare certain public county property unserviceable and to sell the same at private sale; and for other purposes.

HB 556. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Knapp, Wilson and Ragland of the 109th, Miller of the 108th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the City Court of Macon, so as to provide that all answers and other defensive pleadings shall be filed within 30 days after the service of the petition and process; and for other purposes.

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HB 558. By Mr. Hadaway of the 46th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Jones County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 559. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Washington County, so as to authorize the governing au thority to compensate the Warden or Superintendent of the Washington County Public Works Camp; and for other purposes.
HB 560. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Roads and Revenues Com missioners for Candler County, so as to change the compensation which may be received by the chairman and the commissioners; and for other purposes.
HB 563. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to provide for a maximum salary limitation for the mayor and council of said city; and for other purposes.
HB 564. By Mr. Moore of the 12th: A bill to provide that the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected for terms of office of two years each in certain counties; and for other purposes.
HB 567. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th: A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 relating to the fees for coroners, so as to remove the provisions of said Code Section which were added by the aforesaid 1963 amendment relating to the compensation of coroners in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
HB 568. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th: A bill to place the Coroner of Bulloch County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
HB 569. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act to provide that the ordinary of Harris County be placed on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of ordinary; and for other purposes.

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HB 570. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the abolition of the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Harris County and consolidate said offices, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the clerk of the superior court of Harris County to be placed on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 573. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 464. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to authorize certain counties in this State to establish and main tain a law library; and for other purposes.

HB 541. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-6913, so as to provide that in certain counties where one fails to return for taxation penalty prescribed there for shall apply only to normally acquired property; and for other purposes.

HB 542. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code Section 92-6208 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that in certain counties who shall fail to return his proper ty for taxation shall be deemed to return such property at the same value as taxes were returned for the preceding year; and for other purposes.

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HB 327. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act revising, amending, consolidating and superseding several Acts incorporating the town of Austell and reincorporating said town, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HR 18. By Mr. Knapp of the 109th: A resolution compensating Mr. Walker Grinsted; and for other purposes.

HR 22. By Mr. Moreland of the 28th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.
HR 74. By Mr. Davis of the 119th: A resolution compensating the Kendall Company; and for other purposes.
HR 88. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd: A resolution to compensate Mr. Howell S. Wilson; and for other purposes.

HR 89. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James E. Crenshaw; and for other purposes.

HR 90. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. William F. Hysmith; and for other purposes.

HR 92. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Raymond E. O'Brien; and for other purposes.

HR 116. By Mr. Douglas of the 60th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Larry Dixon; and for other purposes.

HB 103. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd and others:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State located within any county having a population of more than 300,000 certain basic

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powers, including certain powers to require the repair, closing or demo lition of certain dwellings, buildings or structures; and for other purposes.

HB 148. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Section 30-105 of the Georgia Code of 1933, so as to provide the information that must be contained in the petition, and to remove the necessity of pleading the facts upon which the grounds of divorce are predicated unless the respondent shall within 30 days from the date of service upon the respondent make a written demand for a statement of the facts upon which the grounds are predicated; and for other purposes.

HB 151. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Chapter 30-2 of the Code, relating to alimony, so as to provide that a grant of attorney's fees at any time during the pendency of a divorce action or alimony shall be a final judgment as to the amount granted; and for other purposes.

HB 196. By Mr. McClatehey of the 138th:
A bill to further regulate the incorporation and renewal of charters of credit unions; and for other purposes.

HB 198. By Mr. McClatehey of the 138th:
A bill to provide for the liquidation of credit unions; and for other purposes.

HB 205. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-705(a), which relates to the selection of polling places by the Ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 496. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-3104 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide that judges of certain superior courts shall have the authority, in their discretion, to raise the compensation of the court reporter for their circuit; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

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SB 81. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Walker County, so as to change the expense allowance of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 165. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, approved March 11, 1963, as amended, so as to provide for one additional inspector; to abolish the fixed salary for inspectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 166. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Cox of the 21st and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill making provision for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the state under the Old-Age & Survivor's Ins. provisions of Title II of Fed. Soc. Sec. Act, approved Dec. 21, 1953, as amended, whereas to provide that any state grant funds allocated to municipalities for street work may be withheld to satisfy any claim of Emp. Ret. System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

SB 167. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill relating to the State Highway Board, as amended, so as to change the procedure relating to the expenditure of certain funds by the State Highway Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 103. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State located within any county having a population of more than 300,000 certain basic powers, including certain powers to require the repair, closing or demolition of certain dwellings, buildings or structures; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 148. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend section 30-105 of the Georgia Code of 1933, so as to provide the information that must be contained in the petition, and to

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remove the necessity of pleading the facts upon which the grounds of divorce are predicated unless the respondent shall within 30 days from the date of service upon the respondent make a written demand for a statement of the facts upon which the grounds are predicated; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committeee on Judiciary.

HB 151. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Chapter 30-2 of the Code, relating to alimony, so as to provide that a grant of attorney's fees at any time during the pendency of a divorce action or alimony shall be a final judgment as to the amount granted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 196. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to further regulate the incorporation and renewal of charters of credit unions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 198. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide for the liquidation of credit unions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 205. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-705(a), which relates to the selection of polling places by the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 319. By Messrs. Jones of the 76th, Rush of the 75th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill placing the solicitor general of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 327. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act revising, amending, consolidating and superseding several acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 496. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend Code section 24-3104 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide that judges of certain superior courts shall have the authority, in their discretion, to raise the compensation of the court reporter for their circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 464. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to authorize certain counties in this State to establish and main tain a law library; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 507. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Grier of the 131st and others:
A bill to create a system of Traffic Courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of the State having a population of more than 300,000, giving jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 541. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code section 92-6913, so as to provide that in certain counties where one fails to return for taxation penalty prescribed there for shall apply only to normally acquired property; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 542. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code section 92-6208 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that in certain counties who shall fail to return his property for taxation shall be deemed to return such property at the same value as taxes were returned for the preceding year; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 535. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cook County; to provide for education districts; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 536. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Cook County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 537. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Laite, Ragland and Knapp of the 109th:
A bill to repeal an act creating the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Macon Judicial Circuit, so as to provide in lieu thereof for the creation of the offices and appointment of two assistants to the solicitorgeneral of the Macon Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 543. By Mr. Savage of the 58th: A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Macon County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 547. By Mr. Wells of the 30th: A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Oglethorpe Development Authority, so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 548. By Mr. Poss of the 17th: A bill to amend an act abolishing the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Madison County known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the addi tional funds such officer shall receive to compensate additional person nel in his office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 549. By Mr. Poss of the 17th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Madison County, so as to change the additional compensation provided for the chairman which he may use, in his discretion, to employ secretarial or clerical assistants; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 550. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to authorize certain counties to establish and maintain a law library for the use of judges, solicitors, ordinaries, and other officers of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 551. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to change the name of Thomaston Office Building Authority to Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 552. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to empower the mayor and city council to grant franchises and to limit the number thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 554. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Upson County, so as to authorize the board of com missioners to declare certain public county property unserviceable and to sell the same at private sale; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 556. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Knapp, Wilson and Ragland of the 109th, Miller of the 108th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Macon, so as to provide that all answers and other defensive pleadings shall be filed within 30 days after the service of the petition and process; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 558. By Mr. Hadaway of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Jones County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 559. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Washington County, so as to authorize the governing authority to compensate the warden or superintendent of the Washing ton County Public Works Camp; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 560. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Roads and Revenues Commis sioners for Candler County, so as to change the compensation which may be received by the chairman and the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 563. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to provide for a maximum salary limitation for the mayor and council; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 564. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to provide that the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected for terms of office of two years each in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 567. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to the fees for coroners, so as to remove the provisions of said code section which were added by the aforesaid 1963 amendment relating to the compensation of coroners in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 568. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to place the coroner of Bulloch County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 569. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the ordinary of Harris County be placed on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 570. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the abolition of the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Harris County and consolidate said offices, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 571. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the clerk of the superior court of Harris County to be placed on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 573. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 22. By Mr. Moreland of the 28th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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HR 18. By Mr. Knapp of the 109th: A resolution compensating Mr. Walker Grinsted; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 74. By Mr. Davis of the 119th: A resolution compensating the Kendall Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 88. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd: A resolution to compensate Mr. Howell S. Wilson; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 89. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James E. Crenshaw; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 90. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. William F. Hysmith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 92. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Raymond E. O'Brien; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 116. By Mr. Douglas of the 60th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Larry Dixon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 141. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution authorizing a survey to be made by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 153. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 154. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to regulate the holding of sporting and entertainment events; and for other purposes.

SB 155. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to establish a Local Government Study Commission in DeKalb County, Georgia; to provide the procedure connected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 156. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide for a mandatory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County, Georgia, to determine whether a so-called "county man ager form of government" is to be established; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 157. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide for mandatory referendum election to be held in DeKalb County, Georgia, to determine whether the method of electing county commissioners shall be changed; to provide the procedure con nected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 158. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to provide that the board of education of any county of this State having a population of not less than 14,000 nor more than 14,485, shall not be authorized to consolidate the schools under the jurisdiction of such board of education unless such consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of such counties voting in a referendum election on the question; and for other purposes.

SB 159. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill relating to the licensing of distributors and non-distributors of motor fuel and kerosene, so as to exempt certain persons who are not distributors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 160. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A bill to amend Code Section 46-406, and Code Section 8-506, as amend ed, relating to proceedings on garnishment in attachment when garnishee fails to answer, and to amend Code Section 46-701, relating to answer of garnishment in Justice of Peace Courts and entry of default against the garnishee, so as to provide for judgment against defend ants; to provide for default judgment against a garnishee on failure to answer; and for other purposes.

SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; to authorize the Director of Probation to fix the compensation of the Assistant Director of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 162. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Baker County, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 163. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to provide the manner in which Chief Justices Emeritus and Justices Emeritus of the Supreme Court and Judges Emeritus of the Court of Appeals may be called upon to serve in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals or any of the Superior Courts of this State; and for other purposes.

SB 164. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 64. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee for the purpose of promoting tourism in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 65. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee for the purpose of studying price fixing of jewelry sold to high school and college students of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SR 66. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the compensation of holders of interest in real estate whose interests therein suffer a decline in value as a result of the installation or construction of any public improvement project; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 68. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Cobb County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority and to pro vide penalties for violation of such ordinances; to provide for ratification or rejection, and for other purposes.

SR 69. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Conway of the 41st and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the General Assembly may, by law, exempt taxpayers from the duty of filing intangible tax returns where the intangible tax liability of any such persons does not exceed the sum of $5.00, and exempt such taxpayers from the payment of such intangible tax; to provide for rati fication or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 70. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to Mr. E. E. Hogan; and for other purposes.

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an act which made comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, so as to authorize the pur chase of motor vehicles by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 343. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that any person qualifying under Section 94A of this act may fish for bait in salt waters with power drawn nets at any time; and for other purposes.

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HB 417. By Mr. Cooper of the 16th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the solicitor general of the Northwestern Judicial Circuit known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 428. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to provide for the licensing and bonding of truck brokers in agricultural products"; and for other pur poses.

HB 430. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Roadside Market Incentive Program to improve quality and promote fair and sanitary marketing practices; and for other purposes.

HB 431. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to require pecan processors and wholesalers to secure license from the Department of Agriculture; and for other purposes.

HB 468. By Messrs. Clarke of the 45th, Steis of the 100th, Lowrey of the 13th and others:
A bill to be entitled "The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday"; and for other purposes.

HB 479. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to certain of the county officers of Warren County; and for other purposes.

HB 480. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for a deputy sheriff and his compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 484. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to amend and revise the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Catoosa County; to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

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HB 485. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Catoosa County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 486. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to confer upon the City of Villa Rica the right, power and au thority to elect, construct, operate, maintain, extend and improve within and without the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 487. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.

HB 488. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Catoosa County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

HB 489. By Mr. Shanahan of the 8th:
A bill to district Gordon County for the purpose of providing fire pro tection services; and for other purposes.

HB 490. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to provide for new terms of office for the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Newington; and for other purposes.

HB 491. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 494. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Macon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, so as to .change the salary of said sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 495. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 3,250 and not more than 3,350; and for other purposes.

HB 497. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Sims of the 121st, Carnes of the 129th, Egan of the 141st and others:
A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other purposes.

HB 500. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Thomas, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 501. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Sandersville, so as to provide for the appointment of a city manager; and for other purposes.

HB 502. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to provide that the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County shall consist of five members; and for other purposes.

HB 503. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Taylor County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to authorize the sheriff, with the approval of the governing authority, to increase the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 504. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bulloeh County, so as to change the provisions relating to clerical assistance; and for other purposes.

HB 505. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Bulloeh County from a fee system to a salary system, so as to provide an allowance for uniforms for the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.

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HB 508. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to abolish present mode of compensating the coroner of Rockdale County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 511. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Egan of the 141st, Sims of the 131st, Brown of the 135th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to provide for a Board of Elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 515. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Clarke County School District and providing for a board of education, so as to increase the membership of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 516. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the independent school system of the mayor and council of the City of Athens, so as to provide that no educational tax shall be levied at a rate in excess of 20 mills, unless the provisions of Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph I of the Constitution are complied with; and for other purposes.

HB 517. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to incorporate the Town of Whitehall", to confer power upon the mayor and council thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 521. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Metter, approved August 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tern, councilmen and city clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 525. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st, Harris and Vaughan of the 14th, Dickinson of the 27th, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th and others:
A bill for publication or distribution of a statement of financial condi tion of each incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 532. By Messrs. Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Elizabeth in the County of Cobb, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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HR 167. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly, in its discretion, to create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000; and for other purposes.

Senator Ward of the 39th District, Secretary of the Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Business, Trade & Commerce, has had under considera tion the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
SB 124. Do Pass. HB 106. Do Pass. HR 44. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Ward of 39th District, Secretary.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommenda tions:
SB 37. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 38. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 127. Do Pass. SB 158. Do Pass. HB 326. Do Pass as Amended. HB 384. Do Pass. HB 413. Do Pass. HB 479. Do Pass. HB 480. Do Pass. HB 484. Do Pass.

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HB 485. Do Pass. HB 487. Do Pass. HB 488. Do Pass. HB 489. Do Pass. HB 490. Do Pass. HB 494. Do Pass. HB 495. Do Pass. HB 500. Do Pass. HB 501. Do Pass. HB 502. Do Pass. HB 504. Do Pass. HB 505. Do Pass. HB 508. Do Pass. HB 515. Do Pass. HB 516. Do Pass. HB 517. Do Pass. HB 521. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me, as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :

SB 89. Do Pass as Amended.

SB 99. Do Pass.

SB 100. Do Pass.

SB 101. Do Pass.

HB 328. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Johnson of 42nd District,

Secretary.

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Senator Webb of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 14. Do Pass. SB 36. Do Pass by Substitute.
SB 166. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Webb of llth District,
Chairman.

Senator Hall of the 62nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 48. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Hall of 52nd District, Chairman.

Senator Holloway of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
SB 142. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Holloway of 12th District, Chairman.

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Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 185. Do Pass as Amended.
Respectfully submitted,
Smalley of 28th District,
Chairman.

By unanimous consent, the following bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on County and Municipal Governments and recommitted to the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government:

HB 525. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st, Harris and Vaughan of the 14th, Dickinson of the 27th and others:
A bill for publication or distribution of a statement of financial condition of each incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 146. By Senator Andrews of the 49th: A bill to provide for a supplementary salary to the ordinary of Dawson County; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 147. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector and creating the office of tax commissioner of Evans County,

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Georgia, approved August 14, 1931, as amended, so as to provide for a secretarial assistant for the tax commissioner of Evans County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 150. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by certain county officers, officials or employees who receive a salary for their services in such capacity; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 113. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Rockdale County, so as to provide for the disposition of certain fees and commissions formerly allowed the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 113 by striking from the language quoted as Section 4 in Section 2 of said bill the figure "$7,800.00" and inserting in lieu there of the figure "$8,000.00".
By striking the last sentence of the language quoted as Section 4 in Section 2 of said bill.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 425. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Coleman, so as to provide for the manner in which municipal elections of the City of Coleman shall be held and conducted; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 426. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Coleman, so as to change the name of said town from the Town of Coleman to the City of Coleman; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 442. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinaries of certain counties on a salary system in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide that such ordi naries shall be authorized to assess certain costs in certain cases; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 451. By Messrs. Thompson and Shields of the lllth, Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson and Berry of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act approved July 25, 1927, abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of county tax commissioner therein specified; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 454. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Augusta, so as to provide that vote recorders as authorized for use by the Georgia General Election Code may be used in all elections of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 455. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th:
A bill to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 125,000 nor more than 140,000, the governing authorities of such counties shall provide a dump for the deposit of trash and refuse for the citizens of said county; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 457. By Messrs. Wood, Williams and Cooper of the 16th: A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Gainesville, so as to provide for a runoff election in the event a tie vote between or among candidates, or in the event no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 458. By Mr. Wells of the 30th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Crawford, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality by incorporating addi tional land therein; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 460. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Wilkes County, so as to provide for staggered terms for the commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 461. By Mr. Ross of the 31st: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, ordinary and clerk of the Superior Court of Wilkes County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation received by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 462. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of the board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 467. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the City Court of Ellaville, in the County of Schley; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 471. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Scotland, so as to effectuate a change in the date the annual general election for the City of Scotland is held; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 52. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th and others:
A RESOLUTION
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to authorize the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County, within the unincorporated areas of said County, to regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic upon the public streets and roadways, and to provide that the violation of such regula tions shall be punished as for a misdemeanor, and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. Article XI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia as heretofore amended, is further amended by inserting at the end of said Article a new paragraph which shall read as follows:

"The Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County, within the unincorporated areas of Fulton County, shall have full power and authority to regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the public streets and roadways of said County, and to regulate or prohibit the parking of vehicles on any of said public streets and roadways. Said Commissioners shall further have full power and authority, within the unincorpoarted areas of said County, to regu late the speed of vehicles. Said Commissioners shall further have full power and authority to provide that violations of any regula tions made pursuant to the provisions of this Section of the Con stitution may be punished as for a misdemeanor."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution of Georgia authorizing Fulton County, within the unincorporated area of said County, to regulate traffic and parking, and to provide for mis demeanor punishment for violation of such regulations.

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution of Georgia authorizing Fulton County, within the unincorporated areas of said County to regulate traffic and parking, and to provide for misdemeanor punishment for violation of such regulations."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Pincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

SR 53. By Senators Coggin of the 35th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Fulton County to idemnify the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County and his bondsman against loss through the acceptance by such Tax Commissioner of uncertified checks of applicants for automobile license tags, where such checks are returned by the institution on which same have been drawn as uncollectible for any reason; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section V, paragraph 1 of the Constitution of Georgia as heretofore amended, is further amended by adding thereto the following language, to-wit:

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"The restriction of this Article, Section and paragraph of the Constitution shall not operate to forbid Fulton County to indemnify the Tax Commissioner of such County, and his bondsman, against loss through the acceptance by such Tax Commissioner of uncerti fied checks of applicants for automobile license tags where such checks are returned by the institution on which same have been drawn, as uncollectible for any reason."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly and same has been en tered on their journals with the "ayes" and "nays" taken thereon, the Governor is hereby authorized and instructed to cause such proposed amendment to be published as provided in Article 13, Section 1, para graph 1 of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, as amended. Such proposed amendment shall be submitted as provided in said paragraph.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Fulton County to indemnify the Tax Commissioner and his bondsman from loss by reason of acceptance of uncertified checks in payment of automobile license fees."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Fulton County to indemnify the Tax Commissioner and his bondsman from loss by reason of acceptance of uncertified checks in payment of automobile license fees."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment and all persons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against the ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for election for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the State to ascertain the results to the Governor who shall issue his Proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

SR 54. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to district Cobb County into dis tricts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such authority to levy a tax within such dis tricts for the purpose of supporting such systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph III of the Constitu tion is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Cobb County is authorized to district Cobb County or any portion thereof into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining within such districts a system of street lights. The governing authority of Cobb County is authorized to levy a tax upon the taxable property located with in such districts for the purpose of supporting such a system of street lights, conditioned upon the assent of a majority of the qualified voters of any such proposed district voting in an election for said purpose held as provided by law."

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Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb
"NO ( ) County to district Cobb County into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such au thority to levy a tax within such districts for the purpose of supporting such systems?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to district Cobb County into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such authority to levy a tax within such districts for the purpose of supporting such systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Cobb County is authorized to dis trict Cobb County or any portion thereof into districts for the pur pose of establishing and maintaining within such districts a system of street lights. The governing authority of Cobb County is author ized to levy a tax upon the taxable property located within such districts for the purpose of supporting such a system of street lights, conditioned upon the assent of a majority of the qualified

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voters of any such proposed district voting in an election for said purpose held as provided by law."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken there on, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to au thorize the governing authority of Cobb County
"NO ( ) to district Cobb County into districts for the pur pose of establishing and maintaining street light systems and to authorize such authority to levy a tax within such districts for the purpose of sup porting such systems?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

The resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman

Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge

Pincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

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London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea

Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

HR 94. By Mr. Bray of the 43rd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Meriwether County Development Authority; to provide for powers, au thority, funds, purposes and procedures connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Constitution of this State is hereby amended by adding at the end of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph 1, the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Meriwether County to be known as the 'Meriwether County Indus trial Development Authority', hereinafter referred to as the 'Au thority', which shall be an instrumentality of Meriwether County and a public corporation.
"B. The Authority shall consist of five (5) members who shall serve for a term of four (4) years each and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The members shall be appointed by a majority of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Meriwether County, who shall be themselves eligible to serve, and the members may be residents of any area of Meriwether County. The first members of the Authority shall be appointed for terms of two for two years, two for three years and one for four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Meriwether County shall designate the terms of office of the first members when making the appointment. There-

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after, the terms of office for all members shall be for four (4) years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Meriwether County. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any manner. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property, obligations and interest on the obligations of Meri wether County.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

(1) To buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, maintain, sell, lease as lessor and lessee, and mortgage land, buildings and property of all kinds within the limits of Meriwether County;

(2) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;
(3) To grant, loan and lease without adequate consideration or without any consideration and with and without security, any of its funds and property to private persons and corporations operating or promising to operate any industrial plant or establishment within Meriwether County which in the judgment of the Authority will be a benefit to the people of said County. The provisions of this clause shall not be construed to limit any other power of the Authority;
(4) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue certifi cates therefor, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;
(5) To contract with Meriwether County and other political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

(6) To have and exercise usual powers of private corporation except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

(7) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industry, agriculture trade, and commerce and the facilities therefor in Meriwether County, and to make long-range plans there for, to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its bounda-

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ries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of Meriwether County, suitable for and
intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnish ings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through
the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acqui sition of an existing building or building under construction and the
remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, completing of construction, furnishing and equipping of such building. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues
which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;

(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;

(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Meriwether County.

"F. The Authority shall have the same immunity and exemp tion from liability for torts and negligence as the State of Georgia and the officers, agents and employees of the Authority when in performance of the work of the Authority, shall have the same immunity and exemption from liability for torts and negligence as the officers, agents and employees of the State of Georgia when in performance of their public duties or work of the State. The Au
thority may be sued the same as private corporations on any con tractual obligations of the Authority.

"G. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services of the Authority.

"H. In addition to the purposes for which Revenue Bonds are now permitted by this Constitution to be issued, the Authority, with the consent of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Meriwether County, to carry out public purposes of this

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amendment is hereby authorized to issue Revenue Bonds bearing rate or rates of interest and maturity at the years and amounts de termined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as heretofore or hereafter amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Charter 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or other wise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any true agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for foreclosure, or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in pay ment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Bonds, thus issued, shall be paid first from the income of the Authority.

"I. The property of the Authority shall not be subject to levy and sale under legal process except such property, income or funds as may be pledged, assigned, mortgaged or conveyed to secure an obligation of the Authority, and any such property, funds or income may be sold under legal process or under any power granted by the Authority to enforce payment of the obligation.

"J. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare of Meriwether County and its citizens, industry, agriculture and trade within the County of Meriwether, and making long-range plans for such de velopment and expansion and to authorize the use of public funds of Meriwether County for such purpose, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.

"K. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor and the first mem bers of the Authority shall be appointed within thirty days after such proclamation.

"L. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Meriwether County, and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within Meriwether County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond the limits of Meriwether County.

"M. There shall be no limitations upon the amount of debt which the Authority may incur, but no debt created by the Authority shall be a debt of Meriwether County or the State."

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Amend HR 94 by striking from quoted Section H the last sentence thereof which reads as follows:

"Bonds, thus issued, shall be paid first from the income of the Authority."

By striking from quoted Section J the phrase which reads as follows:

"And to authorize the use of public funds of Meriwether Coun ty for such purpose."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

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HE 17. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may authorize and provide for a Civil Service System and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for rati fication or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article XI, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:

"Paragraph 1. The General Assembly is hereby authorized and empowered to provide for the creation of a Civil Service Sys tem and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County. The General Assembly may by law create such systems and all of the powers, duties incident thereto, including the administration of such system and the ap pointment of persons to administer same, including their compen sation, terms of office, and their powers and duties."

SECTION 2

When the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for the creation
NO ( ) of a Civil Service System and a Retirement System for all present and future officers and employees of Douglas County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this

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State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 146. By Messrs. Hale, Snow and Crowe of the 1st:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Bade County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to pro vide for issuing revenue bonds and for the validation of such bonds; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph which shall read, as follows:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in Dade County, Georgia, to be known as the Dade County Industrial Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and which in this amend ment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.
"B. The Authority shall consist of six members to be elected by an Election Committee composed of the Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of Dade County, the Ordinary of Dade County, and the Mayor of Trenton, Georgia, for initial terms of two, four and six years, and thereafter for staggered terms of six years. At the time of election of the first members, the Election Committee shall elect two members for a two-year term, two members for a fouryear term, and two members for a six-year term, and thereafter the terms of all members shall be six years. In the event a vacancy occurs for any reason, the Election Committee shall immediately elect a person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. A ma jority of the members shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken by the Authority without the affirmative vote of a ma jority of a quorum present of the membership of the Authority. The Authority shall have power to elect their own Chairman, As sistant Chairman and Secretary from its membership. No mem ber of the governing body of the City of Trenton, Georgia, nor of Dade County, Georgia, may be a member of said Authority and only residents of Dade County, Georgia, shall be eligible members for said Authority.

"C. The power of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

1. To sue and be sued; to receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and administer trusts;

2. To borrow money, to issue notes and revenue bonds, to ex ecute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, lease, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;

3. To contract with the City of Trenton, Dade County, and with other political subdivisions of the State and with the State and with the United States Government or with any department or agency of either and with private persons and corporations;

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4. To exercise any power granted by the laws of the State of Georgia to any public or private corporation performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia;

5. To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Bade County, Georgia, so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boun daries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or structure within the limits of said county suitable for and in tended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful fur nishings, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, or buildings or other structures and facilities useful or desirable in connection therewith, including the demolition of ex isting structures, or through the acquisition of an existing build ing and remodeling, renovating, reconstructing, furnishing and equipping of such building;

6. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer or possession. The lessee or pur chaser shall be required to pay all cost of operating and maintain ing the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;
7. To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;
8. To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority gen erally or in any specific manner;
9. To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;
10. To appoint and select officers, agents and employees in cluding engineers, architects, builders and attorneys, and to fix their compensation;
11. To adopt, alter or repeal its own bylaws, rules and regu lations governing the manner in which its business may be trans acted and in which the power granted to it may be enjoyed, as the Authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business.
"D. The property obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxa-

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tion as the property obligations and interest on the obligations of Bade County, Georgia. The exemptions from taxation herein pro vided shall not include exemptions from sale and use taxes on property purchased by the Authority or for use by the Authority.

"E. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds, debentures and revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any pro ject of the Authority; such revenue bonds shall be issued and validated under and in accordance with the applicable, provisions of the laws of Georgia, as though such bonds had originally been authorized to be issued under the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended. The judgment of validation shall be final, conclusive and forever incontestable as to the valid ity of the bonds and the security for the payment thereof, as well as all other matters, both substantive and procedural, relative to their issuance, and any property real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered, including the creation of any security inter est in any equipment or other property of the Authority, as security for any lawful debt of the Authority.

"P. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia, or County of Bade.

"G. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Dade County, Georgia, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"H. This amendment, being for the purpose of developing and promoting the public good and the welfare of Dade County, Geor gia, and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

"I. The provisions of this amendment are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.

"J. Any project of the Authority shall be restricted to or with in the limits of Dade County, Georgia.

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade within the County of Dade and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

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"L. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon procla mation of its ratification by the Governor and the first members of the Authority shall take office within thirty (30) days after such proclamation.

"M. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create the Dade County Industrial Development
NO ( ) Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected there with; to provide for issuing revenue bonds and for the validation of such bonds?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Para graph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation
thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.
HR 148. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"A. There is hereby created a body corporate and politic in the County of Gilmer, Georgia, to be known as the Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority which shall be an instrumentality of the State of Georgia and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereby referred to as the 'Authority'.
"B. The Authority shall be composed of five members to be appointed by the governing authority of Gilmer County. The first

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members shall be appointed for terms of one, two, three, four and five years as shall be specified by the governing authority of the county and such members shall take office on January 1, 1969. Thereafter successors shall be appointed by the governing authority
of the county for terms of five years so that the terms shall remain staggered. In the event a vacancy occurs on the Authority, for any reason, the governing authority of the county shall appoint a mem ber to serve the unexpired term. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum, but no action may be taken by the Authority without the affirmative vote of a majority of the total membership of the Authority. The Authority is hereby empowered to elect its own chairman, vice chairman and secretary from its membership. No member of the governing authority of Gilmer County shall be eligible to serve as a member of said Authority and only residents of Gilmer County shall be eligible for membership on the Authority.

"C. The power of the Authority shall include but not be limited to, the power:

1. To sue and be sued; to receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and administer trusts;

2. To borrow money, to issue notes and revenue bonds, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, convey, lease, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;

3. To contract with Gilmer County and with other political sub divisions of the State and with the State and with the United States Government or with any department or agency of either and with private persons and corporations;

4. To exercise any power granted by the laws of the State of Georgia to any public or private corporation performing similar functions, which is not in conflict with the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia;

5. To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in the County of Gilmer, so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or struc ture within the limits of said county suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or
fabricating plant including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishings,
machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land and the construction thereon of a building, in cluding the demolition of existing structures, or through the acqui sition of an existing building and remodeling, renovating, recon structing, furnishing and equipping of such buildings;

6. No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time

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or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer or possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;

7. To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;

8. To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority gen erally or in any specific manner;

9. To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated;

10. To appoint and select officers, agents and employees in cluding engineers, architects, builders and attorneys, and to fix their compensation;

11. To adopt, alter or repeal its own by-laws, rules and regula tions governing the manner in which its business may be transacted, as the Authority may deem necessary or expedient in facilitating its business.

"D. The property obligations and the interest on the obliga tions of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the property obligations and interest on the obligations of Gilmer County.

"E. In order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstanding, the Authority is hereby authorized to issue bonds, debentures and revenue bonds for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any project of the Authority; such revenue bonds shall be issued and validated un der and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the laws of Georgia, as though such bonds had originally been authorized to be issued under the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761), as amended. The judgment of validation shall be final, conclusive and forever incontestable as to the validity of the bonds and the security for the payment thereof, as well as all other mat ters, both substantive and procedural, relative to their issuance, and any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encum bered as security for the lawful debt of the Authority.

"P. The Authority shall not be empowered or authorized in any manner to create any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or the County of Gilmer, Georgia.

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"G. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Gilmer County, subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other encum
brances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"H. This amendment, being for the purpose of developing and promoting the public good and the welfare of Gilmer County, Geor gia, and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

"I. The provisions of this amendment are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any of the remaining provisions.

"J. Any project of the Authority shall be restricted to or with in the limits of Gilmer County, Georgia.

"K. This amendment is adopted for the purpose of promoting
and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade with the County of Gilmer and reducing unemployment to the great
est extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"L. The General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken there on, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create the Gilmer County Industrial
"NO ( ) Development Authority?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Para graph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General As sembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascer tain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 119. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Stephens County; to provide for a referendum in the area affected before any such fire pro-

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tection districts may be established in Stephens County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for
other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The General Assembly of Georgia is hereby authorized to grant to the governing authority of Stephens County the authority to dis
trict areas outside the City of Toccoa in said county for the purpose of providing systems of fire protection and to authorize said county to levy a tax only upon the taxable property in such district for the purpose of constructing and maintaining such improvements. The total levy provided for herein shall be levied without allowance of any exemptions heretofore set forth in the constitution and laws of this state. The provisions of this amendment shall not become effective in any district until and unless a majority of the voters voting in an election called for this purpose in said district first approved by a vote the establishment of a district for said purposes."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to au thorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Stephens County to estab-
NO ( ) lish and administer fire protection districts after a favorable vote by a majority of the qualified voters voting in an election held thereon in the affected area?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed
amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re-

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turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 106. By Messrs. Pickard, Buck and Jones of the 112th, Shields and Thompson of the lllth and Berry and Thompson of the 110th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority; to provide for powers, authority, funds, purposes and procedure connected therewith; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

That the Constitution of the State of Georgia as heretofore amended is hereby further amended by inserting at the end of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I, the following:

"A. There is hereby created for the public purposes hereinafter set forth, a body corporate and politic in Muscogee County, to be known as the Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority, which shall be an instrumentality of Muscogee County and a public corporation and which in this amendment is hereafter referred to as the 'Authority'.

"B. The Authority shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Muscogee County and they shall serve for a term of five (5) years. The members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Muscogee County may be appointed as members of the Authority. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the said Board of County Commissioners. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act.

"C. The income, property, obligations and the interest on the obligations of the Authority shall have the same immunity from taxation as the income, property, obligations, and interest on the obligations of Muscogee County. The exemptions from taxation herein provided shall not include exemptions from sale and use taxes on property purchased by the Authority or for use by the Authority.

"D. The powers of the Authority shall include, but not be limited to, the power:

"(1) To receive and administer gifts, grants and donations and to administer trusts;

"(2) To borrow money, to issue notes, bonds and revenue bonds, to execute trust agreements or indentures, and to sell, con vey, mortgage, pledge and assign any and all of its funds, property and income as security therefor;

"(3) To contract with political subdivisions of the State of Georgia and with private persons and corporations and to sue and be sued in its corporate name;

"(4) To have and exercise usual powers of private corpora tions except such as are inconsistent with this amendment, including the power to appoint and hire officers, agents and employees and to provide their compensation and duties, which officers and agents

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may or may not be members of the Authority, and the power to adopt and amend a corporate seal and by-laws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority;

"(5) To encourage and promote the expansion and development of industrial and commercial facilities in Muscogee County so as to relieve insofar as possible unemployment within its boundaries, and to that end to acquire by purchase or gift any building or struc ture within the limits of Muscogee County, suitable for and intended for use as a factory, mill, shop, processing plant, assembly plant, or fabricating plant, including all necessary and appurtenant lands and appurtenances thereto, and all necessary or useful furnishing, machinery and equipment. Such acquisition may be through the acquisition of land the construction thereon of a building, including the demolition of existing structures, or through the acquisition of an existing building or building under construction, and the re modeling, renovating, reconstructing, completion, furnishing and equipping of such building;

"(6) To receive and administer gifts, own, improve, expand, develop, operate, maintain, sell, donate, lease as lessor or lessee, mortgage, pledge, convey to secure debt, or otherwise encumber or dispose of land, buildings, equipment, furnishings, or property of all kinds, real or personal, within Muscogee County, Georgia, and to make a contract or contracts and to execute any instrument or document for the accomplishment thereof, or other purposes;

"(7) No building acquired hereunder shall be operated by the
Authority but shall be leased or sold to one or more persons, firms or corporations. If sold, the purchase price may be paid at one time or in installments falling due in not more than thirty (30) years from the date of transfer of possession. The lessee or purchaser shall be required to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the building or buildings and to pay rentals or installments sufficient, together with other revenues which may be pledged for the purpose, to retire all bonds, both principal and interest, and to pay all other expenses which the Authority may have incurred in connection with the undertaking;

"(8) To accumulate its funds from year to year and to invest accumulated funds in any manner that public funds of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions may be invested;

"(9) To designate officers to sign and act for the Authority generally or in any specific matter;

"(10) To do any and all acts and things necessary or convenient to accomplish the purpose and powers of the Authority as herein stated.

"E. The Authority shall not be authorized to create in any manner any debt, liability or obligation against the State of Georgia or Muscogee County;

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"F. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensa tion for their services to the Authority;

"G. In addition to the purposes for which revenue bonds may be issued as provided in Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V, of this Constitution, the Authority, in order to finance any undertaking within the scope of its power or to refund any bonds then outstand ing, is hereby authorized to issue bonds, bearing rate or rates of interest and maturing at the years and amounts determined by the Authority and the procedure of validation, issuance and delivery shall be in all respects in accordance with the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. L. 1937, p. 761), as amended, Ga. Code Ann. Supp. Chapters 87-8, as if said obligations had been originally authorized to be issued thereunder; provided, however, that any property, real or personal, of the Authority may be pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated or otherwise encumbered as security for any lawful debt of the Authority. The Authority may execute any trust agreement or indenture not in conflict with the provisions of this amendment to provide security for any bonds issued as provided herein, and such trust agreement or indenture may provide for fore closure or forced sale of any property of the Authority upon default on such bonds either in payment of principal or interest or under any term or condition under which such bonds are issued. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of Muscogee County to pay any such bonds or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment thereof against any property of Muscogee County;

"H. The Authority may authorize additional bonds for exten sions and permanent improvements to any industrial buildings acquired hereunder, to be placed in escrow and to be negotiated from time to time as proceeds for that purpose may become neces sary. Bonds so placed in escrow shall, when sold and delivered, have such standing with the bonds of the same issue as may be provided in the authorizing proceedings.

"I. No bonds except refunding bonds shall be issued hereunder unless the Authority shall have found and declared that:

"(1) The undertaking for which the bonds are to be issued will increase employment in Muscogee County.

"(2) The lessee or purchaser of the building or buildings involved will not by virtue of establishing operations in said County, reduce the number of employees employed by said lessee or pur chaser elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

"J. No moneys derived by the Authority from any source other than gifts and contributions from private individuals, firms, or corporations shall at any time be used for entertainment, or other promotional expenses.

"K. Should said Authority for any reason be dissolved, title to all property of every kind and nature, real and personal, held by

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the Authority at the time of such dissolution shall revert to Muscogee County subject to any mortgages, liens, leases or other en cumbrances outstanding against or in respect to said property at that time.

"L. This amendment is adopted and the Authority is created for the purpose of promoting and expanding for the public good and welfare industry and trade with Muscogee County and reducing unemployment to the greatest extent possible, and this amendment and any law enacted with reference to the Authority shall be liber ally construed for the accomplishment of these purposes.

"M. This amendment shall be effective immediately upon proclamation of its ratification by the Governor.

"N. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this amendment shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no matter affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this amendment, which shall remain in full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or ad judged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof.

"0. This amendment shall be self executing upon its ratifica tion, but the General Assembly may by law further define and prescribe the powers and duties of the Authority and the exercise thereof, and may enlarge and restrict the same, and may likewise further regulate the management and conduct of the Authority. The Authority shall be an instrumentality of Muscogee County and the scope of its operations shall be limited to the territory embraced within said County. The General Assembly shall not extend the jurisdiction of the Authority nor the scope of its operations beyond such limits."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georiga of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to create the Muscogee County Industrial
NO ( ) Development Authority?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 64th Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Plunkett Kowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 115. By Senators Webb of the llth and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide that the Court of Ordinary or the Superior Court on appeal on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve

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a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Webb of the llth asked unanimous consent that SB 115 be im mediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SR 36. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to remove the provision freezing civil service preference for honorably discharged veterans of the State of Georgia as of a certain date, and to authorize the General Assembly to accord such veterans preference, point or otherwise, in any civil service program established in the state govern ment or any political subdivision thereof; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section VII, Paragraph XXIV of the Con stitution is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph XXIV to read as follows:
"Paragraph XXIV. Veterans Preference. Any veteran who has served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during the period of a war or armed conflict in which any branch of the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, and who was honorably dis charged thereform, shall be given such veterans preference in any civil service program established in the state government or any political subdivision thereof as may be determined by appropriate action of the General Assembly.

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"Provided, however, notwithstanding any such action by the General Assembly, any veteran who has served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during the period of any war or the Korean Conflict and who was honorably discharged there from shall be entitled to and shall receive the following preference in taking a competitive examination for employment with the state government or any political subdivision thereof.

"(a) Such veteran who has at least a ten per centum service connected disability as rated and certified by the Veterans Ad ministration shall be entitled to and shall have ten points added to his passing score on such examination; and

"(b) Any other such veteran shall be entitled to and shall have five points added to his passing score on such examination."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( NO (

) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to remove the provision freezing civil service preference for honor-
) ably discharged veterans of the State of Georgia as of a certain date, and to authorize the General Assembly to accord such veterans preference, point or otherwise, in any civil service program established in the state government or any political subdivision thereof?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean
Eldridge Pincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Kennedy
Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre

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McGill McKenzie Miller Moore Padgett Plunkett Rowan Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Young

Voting in the negative was Senator Wesberry.

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 42, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HB 132. By Messrs. Dean of the 20th, Steis of the 100th, Stalnaker of the 59th, Dollar of the 89th, Ware of the 42nd and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Military Forces Reorgan ization Act of 1955", so as to provide that the Adjutant General shall receive the same pay and allowances of a major general as now or hereafter provided by law for an officer of equivalent rank in the regular armed forces of the United States; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes 28, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 178. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to change the name of the "Milledgeville State Hospital" to "Central State Hospital"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 197. By Messrs. Roach of the 15th and Otwell of the 10th: A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Court of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 201. By Messrs. Levitas, Harris and Walling of the 118th, Palmer, Malone, and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins, Westlake, Davis and Higginbotham of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-69, relating to the crimes of disturb ing divine service or societies, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful for any person to deface or desecrate a place or building used regularly for divine worship; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 247. By Mr. Harris of the 118th and others:
A bill to create and define the offense of inciting to riot; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 320. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A bill to authorize and empower the State Department of Family and Children Services to reimburse Baldwin County 100% of the adminis trative expenses incurred by employees of the Baldwin County Depart ment of Family & Children Services assigned full-time to Milledgeville State Hospital by the State Department of Family & Children Services; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 70. By Mr. Parker of the 68th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a tract of State-owned property located in Sumter County, so as to authorize the conveyance by the Governor to the Housing Authority of the City of Americus, and authorizing the conveyance to the State Highway Department of an easement by the Housing Authority of the City of Americus; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 115. By Messrs. Starnes, Minge and Lowrey of the 13th:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement across, through and over certain real property located in Floyd County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd: A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 124 by striking the second paragraph of the resolution which reads as follows:
"Be it resolved that upon there being erected an appropriate structure within the City of Kennesaw, Georgia, which, in the judgment of the State Properties Control Commission will adequate ly protect and preserve this valuable historic locomotive, the GEN ERAL, shall be located and available to the public view in the City of Kennesaw, Georgia.",
and enacting in lieu thereof the following:
"Be it resolved further that when returned to the State of Georgia, the GENERAL shall be dealt with by the State Properties Control Commission in such ways as will best serve the interests of the people of the State of Georgia."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropria tions heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, etc.", so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:
SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, etc." approved August 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomination of candidates for mayor and aldermen; to provide that mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Local Affairs offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 119 by adding at the end of the first sentence of the new Section 4 provided for in Section 1 the following sentence:

"In no event shall there be more than fifteen (15) aldermen."

By striking in its entirety Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:

"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding after Sec tion 11, three new sections to be designated Section 11A, Section 11B and Section 11C to read as follows:

'Section HA. There shall be a primary election for the purpose of nominating candidates for mayor and aldermen. The primary election shall be held on the second Wednesday in September begin ning in 1967. The primaries shall be conducted in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by a bipartisan committee com posed of six (6) members, which rules and regulations shall be pro mulgated prior to the qualifying dates for each such election. The committee shall consist of three (3) members from the local county executive committee of each political party as political parties are defined under the Georgia Election Code as amended. The cost of the primary election shall be borne equally on a fifty-fifty basis by such political party as that term is defined in the Election Code.

'Section 11B. There is hereby created an election board to supervise all city general elections and to certify the returns of the general elections and declare the winner for each such city office. The election board shall consist of five (5) members as fol lows: The Chairman of the election board shall be the Clerk of the City of Macon who shall be designated as the election superin tendent. The executive committee of each political party as de fined under the Georgia Election Code as amended shall be auth orized to appoint not more than two (2) members to the election board.

'11C. The provisions of the Georgia Election Code relating to the nomination of candidates shall apply to city elections, except where the provisions of this charter differ from the Georgia Elec tion Code, the provisions of this charter shall apply."

By striking the new Section 30 provided for in Section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 30 to read as follows:

"Section 30. Compensation of Aldermen. The compensation of each alderman of the City of Macon shall be twenty-one hundred dollars ($2,100.00) per year, and the additional sum of three hun dred dollars ($300.00) per year for expenses, which sums shall be in full of all compensation that any alderman shall be entitled to receive out of the treasury of the City of Macon. The salary and expenses shall be paid in equal monthly installments or in semi-

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monthly installments in the same manner as the salary and expenses of other officers of said city are now authorized to be paid."

By striking from the new Section 101 provided for in Section 6 the following:

"All elections lor water commissioner shall be under the laws regulating election for mayor and aldermen of said city. On the years that the election of the mayor, aldermen and water commis sioners fall on the same date the names of the candidates for water commissioner shall be placed on a separate ballot or separate section of the voting machine.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"All general elections for water commissioners shall be under the laws regulating election for mayor and aldermen of said city. On the years in which the election of the mayor, aldermen, and water commissioners shall coincide, the water commissioners shall be elected at the same time as the election for mayor and aldermen, and the names of the candidates for water commissioners, shall be placed on a separate ballot or a separate section of the voting machine. Candidates for water commissioners shall not participate in the primaries but shall only run in the general election."

Messrs. Miller of the 108th and Laite of the 109th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 119 by adding in the title before the words "to repeal conflicting laws;" the words "to provide for a referendum for certain sections;"
By striking from Subsection (c) of quoted Section 12 in Section 3 of said bill the words "shall be eligible" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "shall not be eligible".
By renumbering the present Section 7 as Section 8 and inserting a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. Not less than 20 nor more than 30 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor or after it other wise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the mayor and aldermen of the City of Macon to issue the call for an election for the pur pose of submitting new Section 4, relating to ward limits; new Sec tion 27, relating to the mayor; new Section 30, relating to the com pensation of aldermen; and new Section 101, relating to the board of water commissioners; to the voters of the City of Macon for ap proval or rejection. The mayor and council shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The mayor and council shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the

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official organ of the City of Macon or the official organ of the County of Bibb. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'For approval of new Section 4, relating to ward limits; new Section 27, relating to the mayor; new Section 30, relating to the compensation of aldermen; and new Section 101, relating to the board of water commissioners, all of which sections are proposed to be added by Senate Bill 119 of the 1967 session of the General Assembly of Georgia.

'Against approval of new Section 4, relating to ward limits; new Section 27, relating to the mayor; new Section 30, relating to the compensation of aldermen, and new Section 101, relating to the board of water commissioners, all of which sections are proposed to be added by Senate Bill 119 of the 1967 session of the General Assembly of Georgia.'

All persons desiring to vote in favor of Sections 4, 27, 30, and 101 shall vote for approval and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Sections 4, 27, 30, and 101 shall vote against approval. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of those sections, they shall become of full force and effect, otherwise they shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by the City of Macon. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council to cause such election to be held and conducted as are other elections in said city. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council to cause proper election of ficials to canvass the returns and declare and certify the results of the election. It shall be the duty of the mayor and council to certify the results of such election to the Secretary of State."

Senator Bateman of the 27th moved that the Senate disagree to the House amendments to SB 119.

On the motion to disagree, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

HR 129. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Ben Hill County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 81. By Senator Abney of the 53rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Walker County, ap proved March 5, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 2561), as amended, so as to change the expense allowance of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Mr. Crowe of the 1st moved to amend SB 81 as follows:

By adding to the title before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws;" the phrase "to provide an effective date;"

By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall become effective on September 1, 1967."

Senator Abney of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment.

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th, Carter of the 14th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such sub-committees, to provide for funds, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to create a Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate and a Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Repre sentatives; to provide for the composition, duties, powers and meetings of such Sub-Committees; to provide for funds; to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, powers, meetings of such Sub-Committees; to provide for funds; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 293) ; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created a Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate and a Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Re presentatives. Within five days after the approval of this Act the President of the Senate shall select four (4) members of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Governor shall select five (5) mem bers of the Senate, who, together with the Lt. Governor, shall compose the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate; and the Speaker of the House shall select four (4) members of the House Appropriations Committee and the Governor shall select five (5) members of the House, who, together with the Speaker of the House, shall compose the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the House.

Section 2. Within thirty (30) days after each general election for members of the General Assembly, beginning with the general election of 1968, the President Elect of the Senate, if there be one, or if not, the President of the Senate shall select four incumbent members of the Senate Appropriations Committee who were re-elected, and the Govern or Elect, if there be one, or if not, the Governor, shall select five (5) incumbent members of the Senate who were re-elected who shall, together with the Lt. Governor Elect, or the Lt. Governor if there be no Lt. Governor Elect, compose the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate. Within thirty (30) days after each general election for members of the General Assembly, beginning with the general election of 1968, the Speaker of the House Nominate, that is the member of the House who has been nominated Speaker in the caucus of the political party having a majority of the members elected to the House of Representatives in such general election, shall select four (4) incumbent members of the House Appropriations Committee who were re-elected and the Gov ernor Elect, if there be one, or if not, the Governor, shall select five (5) incumbent members of the House who were re-elected who shall, together with the Speaker Nominate of the House as hereinbefore de fined, compose the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Re presentatives. Each such Sub-Committee shall serve until the successor committee is composed and appointed after each successive general election for members of the General Assembly as hereinbefore provided.
Section 3. The Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate shall meet from time to time at the call of the President of the Senate or the

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Chairman of the Senate Committee, and the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Com mittee of the House shall meet from time to time at the call of the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the Chairman of the House Committee. Such Sub-Committees may meet jointly at the call of the Lt. Governor and the Speaker or of the respective Committee Chair men.

Section 4. The Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of each house shall have the authority to review the budget requests of the various depart ments, bureaus, boards, commissions, institutions, and other state agen cies at any time, and the Budget Bureau, the State Auditor, and each such department, bureau, board, commission, institute, and other state agency shall promptly furnish to such committees, or either of them, all information requested by them, or by either of them.

Section 5. The Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and the House jointly shall make an annual report to the General Assem bly of matters coming to their attention, together with such recom mendations to improve the efficiency in the operation and management of the various departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies of state government as they see fit.

Section 6. The Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees shall meet jointly as one committee at least once each quarter, or oftener, at the call of the Governor for the purpose of reviewing and approving budget object transfers recommended by the Governor which shall not be made without the approval of at least eleven (11) members of such committees sitting jointly; and provided further that no funds whatsoever shall be trans ferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation or which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the biennium in which such trans fer is made.

Section 7. The provisions of this Act shall not be construed to supersede or supplement the authority of the Budget Bureau as set forth in Code Section 40-421 which reads as follows:
"40-421. Transfer of appropriations. In the event that any duties, purposes, and objects for which appropriations are made shall be transferred to a budget unit other than that to which ap propriated, the appropriations for such duties, purposes and objects shall be made available subject to the provisions of this Chapter to such budget unit or budget units to which the duties, purposes and objects are transferred. Should the appropriation to be trans ferred not be shown in the Appropriation Act as a separate and identifiable item, the amount to be transferred shall be decided by the Budget Bureau in accordance with the detailed estimates or other information embodied in the Budget Report."

Section 8. For all meetings held when the General Assembly is not in session, the members of the Committee shall receive the expense, mileage and travel allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall come from funds appropriated to and avail able to the legislative branch of the government.

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Section 9. An Act entitled "An Act to create Fiscal Affairs Sub committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, powers and meetings of such subcommittees; to provide for funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 293), is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 46, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 46, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the House substitute thereto:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

The House substitute was as follows:
An Act to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; to provide that the State of Georgia shall be exempt from the provisions of the "Uniform Time Act of 1966", Public Law 89-387, 89th Congress, approved April 13, 1966, relating to the ad vancement of time during a certain period of the year; to provide that any references to eastern standard time in Acts of the General As sembly, Code Sections or laws of this State shall be deemed and con strued to be standard time provided for in this Act; to repeal certain specific laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. (a) The standard time throughout each year for the entire State of Georgia shall be based on the mean solar time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich.

(b) All departments of the State government and all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions of the State of Georgia shall use the standard time prescribed in subsection (a) here of.

(c) The State of Georgia hereby exempts itself from the provisions of Section 3 (a) of the "Uniform Time Act of 1966", Public Law 89387, 89th Congress, approved April 13, 1966, providing for the advance ment of time during the period commencing at 2:00 o'clock antemeridian on the last Sunday of April of each year and ending at 2:00 o'clock antemeridian on the last Sunday of October of each year.

Section 2. All references to eastern standard time found in any Act of the General Assembly, Code Section or law of this State shall be deemed and construed to be the standard time provided for in sub section (a) of Section 1 of this Act.

Section 3. An Act entitled "An Act to provide for and designate the line through the State of Georgia which shall be considered the time line, that is, the line fixing the boundary of the territory in which eastern time shall prevail and the territory in which central time shall prevail.", approved March 22, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 427), as amended by an Act approved January 18, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 430) is here by repealed in its entirety.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate agree to the House sub stitute.

On the motion, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Andrews

Carter Dean

Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

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London McGill Minish Moore Noble

Plunkett Rowan Spinks Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Chapman Coggin Conway Eldridge Flowers Gardner Gregory

Hensley Hill
Holley
Hollo way Johnson of 38th
Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre
McKenzie

Miller Padgett Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 21, nays 28, and the substitute was disagreed to.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appro priations heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate insist on its position.

On the motion, the ayes were 49, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has insisted on its position and respectfully requests that a Com mittee of Conference be appointed on the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appro priations heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

The speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following: Odom of the 79th Jones of the 76th Irvin of the llth

The House insists on its position and respectfully requests that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the following bills of the Senate to-wit:

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, etc.", so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; and for other purposes.

The speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following: Laite of the 109th Miller of the 108th Fleming of the 106th

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all government agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

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The speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following:

Caldwell of the 51st

Cato of the 89th

Hall of the 67th

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill entitled "An act to re-enact the charters of the City of Macon, etc." approved August 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the pro visions relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomination of candidates for mayor and aldermen; to provide that the mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

Senator Bateman of the 27th moved that a Committee of Conference be appointed. The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate:
Senators Bateman of the 27th, Adams of the 26th and Searcey of the 2nd.
Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 27. SB 46. SB 79. SB 110. SB 112. SB 113. SB 114. SB 115.

SB 134. SB 137. SB 138. SB 139. SB 144. SR 61. SR 62.

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Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropria tions heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that a Committee of Conference be ap pointed. The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Holloway of the 12th, and McKenzie of the 17th.
Senator Broun of the 46th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Educational Matters and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement.
HB 60. By Mr. Barber of the 24th: A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 years or more of creditable service and who continue in service may continue to make contributions under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.

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Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, March 7, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Earl Seckinger, pastor, Hapeville Methodist Church, Hapeville, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House to-wit:

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HB 299. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A bill to authorize all municipalities in this State having a population of more than 300,000, to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property comprising parks, playgrounds, golf courses, swim ming pools or other like property; and for other purposes.

HB 470. By Messrs. Hood of the 124th, Lane of the 126th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Eecreation Authority Act", so as to provide for additional mem bers of said authority; and for other purposes.

HB 575. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act providing that the Ordinary of Tattnall County shall receive compensation payable from the funds of Tattnall County in addition to fees, approved February 21, 1951, so as to increase the compensation of said Ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 576. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Calhoun County, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 577. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act granting a new charter for the City of Leary, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 579. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 580. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

HB 589. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of

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compensation, so as to change the salary and the allowance for clerical help for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 590. By Messrs. Tallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, tax collector, tax receiver, clerk of the superior court and the ordinary of Colquitt County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to authorize the governing authority to fix the salary of the clerk of the superior court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

HB 591. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in each county of this state having a population of not less than 33,300 and not more than 34,056, so as to provide for the payment of a supplemental salary to the judges of such courts by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 598. By Messrs. Snow, Crow and Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Walker County, so as to provide an expense allowance to the Judge of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 600. By Mr. Bush of the 75th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Glennville in the County of Tattnall, so as to provide the hours that the polls shall be open on election days; and for other purposes.
HB 602. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Ordinary of Chattahoochee County, acting by and through the Ordinary of said county to try all misdemeanor cases where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty; and for other purposes.
HB 603. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A bill to provide for staggered terms for the members of the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.
HB 604. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Chattahoochee County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the provisions re lating to the compensation of the Sheriff; and for other purposes.

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HB 606. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor-general, an investigator and 3 stenographer-clerks in the of fice of the solicitor-general in all counties of this state having a popula tion of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000, so as to in crease the compensation of the assistant solicitor-general and the steno grapher clerks of said Courts in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 607. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Augusta, so as to pro vide for the payment of certain law enforcement officers who are required to testify in recorder's court of the City of Augusta during their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.

HB 608. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system for the solicitor-general of the Augusta Judicial Circuit and placing him upon an annual salary, so as to provide for the position of a chief assistant solicitor general for the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 609. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend Georgia Law 1963 Session, providing an additional compensation for the solicitor-general judicial circuits, so as to provide additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits; and for other purposes.

HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and the office of constable in the City of Augusta, so as to change the compen sation of certain officers and personnel of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 612. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Utilities Commissioners for Catoosa County, so as to increase the membership of said board; and for other purposes.

HB 224. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate retail installment and home solicitation sales and for the financing thereof; and for other purposes.

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HB 225. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 273. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend Code Section 61-107, so as to provide that the tenant may not dispute his landlord's title nor attorn to another while in actual physical occupation; and for other purposes.

HB 274. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Revenue Bond Law", so as to eliminate the provision limiting the interest rates of revenue bonds to 6% per annum; and for other purposes.

HB 336. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st lieutenants, sergeants and corporals in a bat talion; and for other purposes.

HB 448. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to merge the Georgia Rural Roads Authority into the Georgia State Highway Authority, and to rename said Authority the "Georgia Highway Authority"; and for other purposes.

HB 476. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend the "Exemptions From Taxation Act", so as to include within the property which shall be exempt from taxation property which is used in or a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollu tion; and for other purposes.

HB 478. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to include from the terms "Retail sales" and "sale at retail" tangible personal property which is used in or is a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other purposes.

HB 586. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend Section 93-307 of the Code of Georgia Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.

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HB 587. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Auth ority Act", so as to elminate the aggregate amount of bonds which may be issued during the existence of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HR 210. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable James M. Dykes; and for other purposes.
HB 583. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee of the 79th and others: A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide that the Assistant Attorneys General appointed by the Governor shall be paid salaries, expenses, and all other remunerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; and for other purposes.
HB 584. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others: A bill to authorize and direct all State Departments, or any other Legislative, Judicial or Executive body of the State of Georgia to re imburse the State Department of Law for actual expenses incurred for court costs, and any other expenses in connection with the trial and preparation for trial of any law suit, or other litigation, except salaries, attorneys' fees, travel expense and subsistence allowance; and for other purposes.
HB 538. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th: A bill to provide that certificate for shares or other securities of do mestic or foreign corporations issued or transferred to two or more persons in joint tenancy on the records of the corporations are presumed in favor of the corporation to be owned by such persons in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and not otherwise; and for other purposes.
The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:
SB 168. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd: A bill relating to the registration of liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes, so as to conform the provisions of said Code Chapter to the

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requirements of Section 6323 of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, by Public Law 89-719, known as the Federal Tax Lien Act of 19G6; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 169. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly approved March 18, 1964, and entitled "Georgia Health Code"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 170. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, so as to provide that with the prior approval of the Superintendent of Banks a parent bank or branch bank may establish not more than one bank office or bank facility within certain municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

SB 171. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide a new exclusive pro cedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any state court of record; to provide the procedure for the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 71. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th, Wesberry of the 37th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution, so as to authorize Fulton County to issue bonds without a referendum election under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 72. By Senator Adams of the 26th:
A resolution creating a committee to investigate the feasibility of licensing and regulating collection agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 73. By Senator Pennington of the 45th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes. Read.

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SR 74. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Holloway of the 12th, Plunkett of the 30th, Hall of the 52nd and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to the general conditions surrounding employment by the State govern ment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 224. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate retail installment and home solicitation sales and for the financing thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 225. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 273. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend Code Section 61-107, so as to provide that the tenant may not dispute his landlord's title nor attorn to another while in actual physical occupation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 274. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Bond Law", so as to eliminate the provision limiting the interest rates of revenue bonds to G'/c per annum; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 299. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A bill to authorize all municipalities in this State having a population of more than 300,000, to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property comprising parks, playgrounds, golf courses, swimming pools or other like property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 336. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st lieutenants, sergeants and corporals in a battalion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HB 448. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to merge the Georgia Rural Roads Authority into the Georgia State Highway Authority, and to rename said Authority the "Georgia Highway Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 470. By Messrs. Hood of the 124th, Lane of the 126th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "City of Atlanta and Pulton County Recreation Authority Act", so as to provide for additional members of said authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 476. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend the "Exemptions From Taxation Act," so as to include within the property which shall be exempt from taxation property which is used in or a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pol lution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 478. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an Act entitled the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to include from the terms "Retail sales" and "sale at retail" tangible personal property which is used in or is a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 538. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that certificate for shares or other securities of domes tic or foreign corporations issued or transferred to two or more persons in joint tenancy on the records of the corporations are presumed in favor of the corporation to be owned by such persons in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and not otherwise; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 575. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an Act providing that the Ordinary of Tattnall County shall receive compensation payable from the funds of Tattnall County

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in addition to fees, approved February 21, 1951, so as to increase the compensation of said Ordinary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 576. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an Act relating to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Calhoun County, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 577. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an Act granting a new charter for the City of Leary, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 579. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 580. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 583. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an Act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide that the Assistant Attorneys General appointed by the Governor shall be paid salaries, expenses, and all other remunerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HB 584. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to authorize and direct all State Departments, or any other Legislative, Judicial or Executive body of the State of Georgia to re imburse the State Department of Law for actual expenses incurred for court costs, and any other expenses in connection with the trial and preparation for trial of any law suit, or other litigation, except salaries, attorneys' fees, travel expense and subsistence allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 586. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend Section 93-307 of the Code of Georgia Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 587. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Auth ority Act", so as to eliminate the aggregate amount of bonds which may be issued during the existence of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 589. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an Act placing the ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary and the allowance for clerical help for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 590. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, tax collector, tax receiver, clerk of the superior court and the ordinary of Colquitt County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to auth orize the governing authority to fix the salary of the clerk of the superior court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 591. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a small claims court in each county of this State having a population of not less than 33,300 and not more

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than 34,056, so as to provide for the payment of a supplemental salary to the judges of such courts by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 598. By Messrs. Snow, Crow and Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Walker County, so as to provide an expense allowance to the Judge of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 600. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Glennville in the County of Tattnall, so as to provide the hours that the polls shall be open on election days; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 602. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Ordinary of Chattahoochee County, acting by and through the Ordinary of said county to try all misdemeanor cases where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 603. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to provide for staggered terms for the members of the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 604. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Chattahoochee County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 606. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor-general, an investigator and 3 stenographer-clerks in the of-

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fice of the solicitor-general in all counties of this state having a population of not less than 135,000 ar:d not more than 140,000, so as to increase the compensation of the assistant solicitor-general and the stenographer clerks of said Courts in said counties; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 607. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Augusta, so as to pro vide for the payment of certain law enforcement officers who are required to testify in recorder's court of the City of Augusta during their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 608. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the solicitor-gen eral of the Augusta Judicial Circuit and placing him upon an annual salary, so as to provide for the position of a chief assistant solicitor general for the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 609. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend Georgia Laws 1963 Session, providing an additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits, so as to provide additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and the office of constable in the City of Augusta, so as to change the compen sation of certain officers and personnel of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 612. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Utilities Commissioners for Catoosa County, so as to increase the membership of said board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 165. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Geor gia State Board of Cosmetology, approved March 11, 1963, as amended, so as to provide for one additional inspector; to abolish the fixed salary for inspectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 166. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Cox of the 21st and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill making provision for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the state under the Old-Age & Survivor's Ins. provisions of Title II of the Fed Soc. Sec. Act, approved Dec. 21, 1953, as amended, whereas to provide that any state grant funds allocated to municipalities for street work may be withheld to satisfy any claim of Emp. Ret. System; and for other purposes.

SB 167. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th:
A bill relating to the State Highway Board, as amended, so as to change the procedure relating to the expenditure of certain funds by the State Highway Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 103. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State located within any county having a population of more than 300,000 certain basic powers, including certain powers to require the repair, closing or demolition of certain dwellings, buildings or structures; and for other purposes.
HB 148. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend section 30-105 of the Georgia Code of 1933, so as to provide the information that must be contained in the petition, and to remove the necessity of pleading the facts upon which the grounds of divorce are predicated unless the respondent shall within 30 days from the date of service upon the respondent make a written demand for a statement of the facts upon which the grounds are predicated; and for other purposes.
HB 151. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Chapter 30-2 of the Code, relating to alimony, so as to provide that a grant of attorney's fees at any time during the pen dency of a divorce action or alimony shall be a final judgment as to the amount granted; and for other purposes.

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HB 196. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to further regulate the incorporation and renewal of charters of credit unions; and for other purposes.

HB 198. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th: A bill to provide for the liquidation of credit unions; and for other purposes.
HB 205. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th: A bill to amend Code section 34-705(a), which relates to the selection of polling places by the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 319. By Messrs. Jones of the 76th, Rush of the 75th and Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill placing the solicitor general of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.
HB 327. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act revising, amending, consolidating and super seding several acts incorporating the Town of Austell and reincorporating said town, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 496. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend Code section 24-3104 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide that judges of certain superior courts shall have the authority, in their discretion, to raise the compensation of the court reporter for their circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 464. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to authorize certain counties in this State to establish and main tain a law library; and for other purposes.

HB 507. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Grier of the 131st and others:
A bill to create a system of Traffic Courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of the State having a population of more than

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3,000,000, giving jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 541. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code section 92-6913, so as to provide that in certain counties where one fails to return for taxation penalty prescribed therefor shall apply only to normally acquired property; and for other purposes.

HB 542. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code section 92-6208 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that in certain counties who shall fail to return his property for taxation shall be deemed to return such property at the same value as taxes were returned for the preceding year; and for other purposes.

HB 535. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cook County; to provide for education districts; and for other pur poses.

HB 536. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Cook County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 537. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Miller of the 108th, Wilson, Laite, Ragland and Knapp of the 109th:
A bill to repeal an act creating the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Macon Judicial Circuit, so as to provide in lieu thereof for the creation of the offices and the appointment of two assistants to the solicitor-general of the Macon Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 543. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Macon County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to "change the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.

HB 547. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Oglethorpe Development Authority, so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.

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HB 548. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Madison County known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the additional funds such officer shall receive to compensate additional personnel in his office; and for other purposes.

HB 549. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Madison County, so as to change the additional compensation provided for the chairman which he may use, in his discretion, to employ secretarial or clerical assistants; and for other purposes.

HB 550. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to authorize certain counties to establish and maintain a law library for the use of judges, solicitors, ordinaries, and other officers of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 551. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to change the name of Thomaston Office Building Authority to Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 552. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to empower the mayor and city council to grant franchises and to limit the number thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 554. By Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Upson County, so as to authorize the board of com missioners to declare certain public county property unserviceable and to sell the same at private sale; and for other purposes.

HB 556. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Knapp, Wilson and Ragland of the 109th, Miller of the 108th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Macon, so as to provide that all answers and other defensive pleadings shall be filed within 30 days after the service of the petition and process; and for other purposes.

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HB 558. By Mr. Hadaway of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Jones County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 559. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Washington County, so as to authorize the governing authority to compensate the warden or superintendent of the Washington County Public Works Camp; and for other purposes.

HB 560. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Roads and Revenues Com missioners for Candler County, so as to change the compensation which may be received by the chairman and the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 563. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to provide for a maximum salary limitation for the mayor and council; and for other purposes.

HB 564. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to provide that the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected for terms of office of two years each in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 567. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to the fees for coroners, so as to remove the provisions of said code section which were added by the aforesaid 1963 amendment relating to the compensation of coroners in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

HB 568. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to place the coroner of Bulloch County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

HB 569. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act to provide that the ordinary of Harris County be placed on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

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HB 570. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the abolition of the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Harris County and consolidate said offices, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the clerk of the superior court of Harris County to be placed on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 573. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an an nual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HE 22. By Mr. Moreland of the 28th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.

HR 18. By Mr. Knapp of the 109th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Walker Grinsted; and for other pur poses.

HR 74. By Mr. Davis of the 119th:
A resolution compensating the Kendall Company; and for other pur poses.

HR 88. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Howell S. Wilson; and for other pur poses.

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HR 89. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James E. Crenshaw; and for other pur poses.

HR 90. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. William F. Hysmith; and for other purposes.

HR 92. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th: A resolution compensating Mr. Raymond E. O'Brien; and for other purposes.
HR 116. By Mr. Douglas of the 60th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Larry Dixon; and for other purposes.

HR 141. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution authorizing a survey to be made by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommenda tions :
SB 94. Do Pass. HB 89. Do Pass. HB 196. Do Pass. HB 198. Do Pass. HR 117. Do Pass. HR 138. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Chairman.

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Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judici ary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 42. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 148. Do Pass. HB 148. Do Pass. HB 151. Do Pass. HB 417. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 154. Do Pass as amended. Respectfully submitted, Spinks of 9th District,
Chairman.

Senator Pennington of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 343. Do Pass.

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HB 428. Do Pass. HB 430. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Pennington of 45th District, Chairman.

Senator Chapman of the 32nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs has had under considera tion the following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to re port the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 161. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Chapman of 32nd District, Secretary.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 121. Do Pass by Substitute. SR 46. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Maelntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has

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instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the follow ing recommendations:

SB 162. Do Pass.

SB 164. Do Pass.

HB 92. Do Pass.

HB 93. Do Pass.

HB 95. Do Pass.

HB 175. Do Pass.

HB 486. Do Pass.

HB 496. Do Pass.

HB 535. Do Pass.

HB 536. Do Pass.

HB 537. Do Pass.

HB 543. Do Pass.

HB 547. Do Pass.

HB 548. Do Pass.

HB 549. Do Pass.

HB 556. Do Pass.

HB 558. Do Pass.

HB 559. Do Pass.

HB 560. Do Pass.

HB 563. Do Pass.

HB 564. Do Pass.

HB 567. Do Pass.

HB 568. Do Pass.

HB 569. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 570. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 571. HB 573. HB 574. HR 75. HR 76. HR 78.

Do Pass by Substitute. Do Pass. Do Pass as Amended. Do Pass as Amended. Do Pass as Amended. Do Pass.

""

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

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The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 37. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the SolicitorGeneral of said circuit, as amended; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitor-general of said circuit, approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 853), an Act approved March 25, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 581), an Act approved January 26, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2008), an Act approved March 5, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 202), an Act approved March 17, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 129), and an Act approved April 5, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 529), so as to fix the compensation of the solicitor-general of said circuit; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. The Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitorgeneral of said circuit approved August 11, 1924 (Ga. L. 1924, p. 255), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 28, 1935 (Ga. L. 1935, p. 853), an Act approved March 25, 1947 (Ga. L. 1947, p. 581), an Act approved January 26, 1950 (Ga. L. 1950, p. 2008), an Act approved March 5, 1957 (Ga. L. 1957, p. 202), an Act approved March 17, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 129), and an Act approved April 5, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 529), is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. The statutory salary of the solictor-general of said circuit shall be the sum of twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars per annum, which shall be in addition to the salary of two hundred fifty ($250.00) dollars per annum prescribed by Para graph I, Section XII, of Article VI of the Constitution of this State and contingent expense alkvwance as authorized by law, and the said statutory salary shall be paid from the funds of Fulton County and it shall be and it is hereby made the duty of the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County or

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such other board or persons as may, from time to time, exercise the same or similar powers as are now exercised by said com missioners, to cause said statutory salary to be paid to the solicitorgeneral in equal monthly installments. The funds for the payment of the salary of said solicitor-general shall be provided by the board of commissioners of roads and revenues in the same manner and from the same source as the operating expenses of Fulton Superior Court and as a part thereof. The said statutory salary shall be in full payment for all the services of the solicitor-general in criminal cases, except as to service in the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Georgia, which latter services shall be compensated as now provided by the general laws of this State."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 3. The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1968.

Section 4. Notice of the intention to apply for the passage of this local bill has been published in the newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements for Fulton County are published, namely, in the Fulton County Daily Report, once a week for three weeks during a period of sixty days inmmediately preceding its introduction in the General Assembly. Attached hereto and made a part of this bill is a copy of said notice, accompanied by an affidavit to the effect that said notice has been published as provided by law, and it is hereby declared that all the requirements of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, relating to publication of notice of intention to apply for the passage of this local legislation, have been complied with for the enactment of this law.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 127. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A bill to provide a uniform county commissioners law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government, approved February 22, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 100, et. seq.) so as to provide that the salary of the county manager shall be fixed annually by the county commission; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 158. By Senator Minish of the 48th: A bill to provide that the board of education of any county of this State having a population of not less than 14,000 nor more than 14,485, shall not be authorized to consolidate the schools under the jurisdiction of such board of education unless such consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of such counties voting in a refer endum election on the question; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 38. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill to amend an act so as to abolish all justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and to establish in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Atlanta, in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect in the City of Atlanta the provisions of the amendment to Paragraph 1 of Section 7, of Article 6 of the Constitution of-the State of Georgia, ratified October 2, 1912, relating to the abolition of justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and of notary public ex officio justice of the peace, in certain cities and the establishment in lieu thereof of such court or courts, or system of courts, as the

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General Assembly may deem necessary; and in pursuance thereof, to abolish all justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and to establish in lieu thereof the Municipal Court of Atlanta, in the City of Atlanta; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to provide for the appointment, qualifications, duties, powers, and compensation of the judges and other officers thereof; to provide for pleading and practice and rules of procedure and new trials therein and appeals and writs of error therefrom; to abolish the office of con stable in said city; to provide for separate sections of said court; to define the territorial jurisdiction of each section, and the jurisdiction of said sections as to amount and subject matter; and for other pur poses," approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145 et seq.), as amended particularly by an act approved April 8, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3365 et seq.), and all acts amendatory thereto by changing the com pensation of the judges thereof.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same:

Section 1. That an act approved August 20, 1913 (Ga. L. 1913, p. 145, et seq.) and the several acts amendatory thereof relating to the Civil Court of Fulton County be, and the same is hereby amended, by striking Section 14-A of said act, as amended by an act approved April 8, 1965 (Georgia Laws 1965, p. 3365 et seq.) and substituting therefor the following:

"Section 14-A. The annual salary of the chief judge of said court shall be twenty-three thousand ($23,000) dollars and the annual salary of the associate judges of said court shall be twentytwo thousand five hundred ($22,500) dollars, and shall be paid in equal monthly installments upon voucher approved by the chair man of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Ful ton County, or his order, and drawn upon the county treasurer of Fulton County; provided, that no judge or other official of said court shall receive to his own use any fees or perquisites of of fice. The increased compensation provided by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retire ment to the officers whose compensation is thus increased. Before the increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officers shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County At torney in which such officer shall agree that the increased com pensation provided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such officers upon retirement."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 3. Notice of the intention to apply for the passage of this local bill has been published in the newspaper in which the sheriff's advertisements for Fulton County are published, namely, in the Fulton County Daily Report, once a week for three weeks during a period of sixty days immediately preceding its introduction in. the General As sembly. Attached hereto and made a part of this bill is a copy of said

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notice, accompanied by an affidavit to this effect that said notice has been published as provided by law, and it is hereby declared that all the requirements of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, relating to publication of notice of intention to apply for the passage of this local legislation, have been complied with for the enactment of this law.

Section 4. The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1968.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 326 by adding the following at the end of section 9:
"TRACT 4. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 755, 756, 799 and 800 of the 19th District, Second Section, Cobb County, Georgia, which is more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at an iron pin on the West side of Macland Road 201 feet North as measured along the West side of said road from the Northside of Springdale Circle; thence North along the West side of Macland Road 861.5 feet to an iron pin; thence West 1,430.5 feet; thence South 636.5 feet to an iron pin; thence East 1,587.7 feet to the point of beginning.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 384. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Winkles of the 120th, Hull of the 121st, Hood of the 124th, Cook of the 123rd and Dillon of the 128th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County, so as to create a Local Advisory Board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 413. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Dillon of the 128th, Cook of the 123rd and others: A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point in Fulton County relating to the mayor; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 434. By Mr. Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Tift County on a salary basis, so as to change the total amount of compensation to be paid

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deputies, jailers, clerks and assistants and to provide for the replace ment of automobiles used by the sheriff's office; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 479. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to certain of the county officers of Warren County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 480. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for a deputy sheriff and his compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 484. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd:
A bill to amend and revise the laws pertaining to the governing authority of Catoosa County; to create a board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 485. By Mr. Ware of the 2nd: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Catoosa County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 487. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd: A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Carroll County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 488. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd: A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Educa tion of Catoosa County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 489. By Mr. Shanahan of the 8th:
A bill to district Gordon County for the purpose of providing fire protection services; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 490. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to provide for new terms of office for the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Newington; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 494. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Macon County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, so as to change the salary of said sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 495. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 3,250 nor more than 3,350; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 500. By Messrs. Russell and Oglesby of the 92nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Thomas, so as to change the compensa tion of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 501. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Sandersville, so as to provide for the appointment of a city manager; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 502. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to provide that the membership of the Board of Education of Dooly County shall consist of five members; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 504. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Bulloch County, so as to change the provisions relat ing to clerical assistance; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite con; Litutional majority, was passed.

HB 505. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the sheriff of Bulloch County from a fee system to a salary system, so as to provide an allowance for uniforms for the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 508. By Messrs. Vaughn, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Rockdale County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 515. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Clarke County School District and providing for a board of education, so as to increase the member ship of the board of education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 516. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th: A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the independent school system of the City of Athens, so as to provide that no educa tional tax shall be levied at a rate in excess of 20 mills, unless the provisions of Article VIII, Section XII, Paragraph I of the Constitu tion are complied with; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 517. By Messrs. Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to repeal an act entitled "An act to incorporate the Town of Whitehall", to confer power upon the mayor and council thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 521. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Metier, approved August 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of the mayor, mayor pro tern, councilmen and city clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Kidd of the 25th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from further consideration by the Senate:

SB 153. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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The following resolution was read and adopted:

HR 210. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Honorable James M. Dykes; and for other purposes.

The following general bills and resolution, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 91. By Senators Bateman of the 27th, Hall of the 52nd and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating- to the regulation of real estate brokers and salesmen, as amended, so as to change the pro visions relative to real estate brokers and real estate salesmen; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 91 as follows:
By inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to delete from Code Section 14-1401 the provisions relative to practicing attor neys", the following: "unless such person, firm, partnership, association, co-partnership, or corporation has been issued a license to engage in the real estate business as a real estate broker, associate broker or real estate chairman;".
By inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to provide that the Georgia Real Estate Commission may, from time to time, adopt, amend or repeal such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary for the enforcement of the provisions or intent of said chap ter;", the following: "to provide for an increase in the membership of the Georgia Real Estate Commission; to provide for staggered terms;".
By striking from the title the following phrase: "to change the com pensation of the members of the Georgia Real Estate Commission;".
By striking Section 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu there of a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 84-1404 relating to the creation of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 84-1404 to read as follows:

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'84-1404. GEORGIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION; CREA TION; APPOINTMENT; QUALIFICATIONS; TERMS OF OF FICE; VACANCIES; MEETINGS; QUORUM; COMPENSA TION; POWER TO RECOMMEND THE EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANTS AND EMPLOYEES, LIMITED TO THREE PER SONS, TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND ALSO THE RIGHT TO RECOMMEND THE DISMISSAL OF SUCH ASSIST ANTS, AND EMPLOYEES. The Georgia Real Estate Commission is hereby recreated. The Governor shall appoint five persons, three of whom shall constitute a quorum who shall have been residents of this State for a period of at least five (5) years and whose voca tions for a period of at least five (5) years prior to the date of their appointment shall have been that of either a licensed real estate broker or a licensed real estate salesman, actively engaged in the real estate business for said period of time. The terms of the members shall be for three (3) years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Provided, however, the five members, as provided herein, shall be appointed to succeed the members who are in office on January 1, 1967, and said five members shall be appointed for initial terms as follows; one member shall be ap pointed for a term of one year; two members shall be appointed for terms of two years; and two members shall be appointed for terms of three years, all to serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Thereafter, successors to such members shall be appointed for terms of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Members filling vacancies shall be ap pointed by the Governor for the unexpired term. The Commission shall organize by selecting from its members a chairman and may do all things necessary and convenient to carry into effect the provisions of this Chapter and may from time to time adopt, amend, or repeal such rules and regulations as are reasonably necessary for the enforcement of the provisions or intent of this Chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with the provisions of the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'. The Commission shall thereafter meet at least once a month, or as often as is necessary and remain in session as long as the chairman thereof shall deem it necessary to give full consideration to the business before the Commission. The Commission may hold its meetings in any county in this State over which it has jurisdiction. Members of the Commission, or others may be designated by the chairman of the Commission, in a spirit of cooperation and coordination, to confer with similar com missions of other states and attend interstate meetings, and gen erally do such acts and things as may to the Commission seem advisable in the advancement of the profession and the standards
of the real estate business. Every member of the Real Estate Com
mission shall receive as compensation for each day actually spent
on the work of the Commission and time actually required in travel
ing to and from its meetings, not to exceed one day's traveling
time, the sum or sums as are now fixed by law, and he shall also
receive, in addition thereto, his actual necessary expenses incurred
while engaged in the work of the Commission. Said Real Estate
Commission is empowered to recommend to the Secretary of State
such assistants or employees as are necessary to do the work of the
Commission, and the Secretary of State is empowered to employ

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and dismiss such persons and to fix the compensation of such assistants or employees.' "

By striking Section 5 in its entirety.

By renumbering Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 as Sec tions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 respectively.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Bateman of the 27th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 91 by deleting from section 11, paragraph (4) in its entirety, and renumbering paragraphs (5) and (6) paragraphs (4) and (5) respectively.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Bateman of the 27th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 91 by adding in section 3, line 17, following the words "as defined in section 84-1402 . . ." the following "for more than five principals".
By deleting from the last sentence of section 9 84-1411.1 (b) the words "or if he voluntarily by affirmative act, remains in the military service for more than six (6) months following termination of all wars in which the nation is then engaged", and placing a period following the words "United States."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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The president announced a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

The Committee of Conference was as follows:
Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Shea of the 3rd and Rowan of the 8th.

SB 14. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public School approved March 19, 1943, as amended, so as to provide that in the event a member desires to pursue full-time study which will require a break in service of more than two years as provided in said act, the Board of Trustees may approve in advance an additional leave of absence; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 36. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Su preme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and employees, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 205), so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Retirement offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act entitled "An act to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and

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Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and employees, ap proved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 205), so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to provide for a limitation on the amount of emeritus compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", ap proved January 18, 1962, (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3), so as to provide for mandatory retirement of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals; to provide for the appointment of such Jus tices and Judges as Justices or Judges Emeritus; to provide for the retirement of such Justices or Judges under the provisions of the Em ployees' Retirement System of Georgia; to change the limitation on the amount of emeritus compensation; to provide for the procedures connected with the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An act entitled "An act to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and employees, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 205), so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to pro vide for a limitation on the amount of emeritus compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved January 18, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3), is hereby amended by striking therefrom Section 4 which reads as follows:

"Section 4. This Act shall become effective on the date of its approval by the Governor or on the date it otherwise becomes law.",

and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. (a) With the exception of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals who are holding office at the time this act becomes law, all Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals shall be required to retire upon reaching age 70.

(b) Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals holding office when this act becomes law shall be eligible to serve the remainder of their terms regardless of the age of such Justices of Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals. Upon the expiration of their terms, however, if such Justices and Judges are 70 years of age or more, they shall not be eligible for reelection to office.

(c) Any Justice or Judge, including those holding office when this act becomes law, who has not reached the age of 70 at the time of the expiration of his term, shall be eligible for reelection, but if any such Justice or Judge becomes 70 years of age during the term lor which he was reelected, such Justice or Judge shall be required to retire upon reaching 70 years of age. In the event

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any such Justice or Judge decides not to run for reelection because he would reach age 70 during the term for which he would be reelected, such Justice or Judge shall have the option, which must be exercised at least six months prior to the expiration of the term of office of such Justice or Judge, of being appointed Justice or Judge Emeritus, or of retiring under the provisions of the Em ployees' Retirement System of Georgia, provided that such Justice or Judge shall be at least 64 years of age at the time of the ex piration of his term; and provided further, that, except for mini mum age retirements, such Justice or Judge is otherwise eligible for appointment as Justice or Judge Emeritus or otherwise eligible for retirement under the provisions of the Employees' Retirement System. Any such Justice or Judge electing to be appointed Justice or Judge Emeritus shall notify the Governor, within the time limita tion provided for herein, of such election. Any such Justice or Judge electing to retire under the provisions of the Employees' Retire ment System shall notify the Board of Trustees of such System, within the time limitation provided for herein, of such election. Any such Justice or Judge who decides not to run for reelection and who fails to notify the Governor or said Board of Trustees, as provided herein, shall be deemed to have elected to retire under the provisions of the Employees' Retirement System."

Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking from Section 4A the symbol and figure "$12,000" and inserting in lieu thereof the symbol and figure "$17,500", so that when so amended Section 4A shall read as follows:

"Section 4A. No Chief Justice Emeritus and no Associate Jus tice Emeritus shall ever receive more than $17,500 per annum. No Judge Emeritus of the Court of Appeals shall ever receive more than $17,500 per annum."

Section 3. This act shall become effective on the date of its ap proval by the Governor or on the date it otherwise becomes law.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 3, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, Senator Webb of the llth called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney
Andrews Bateman Broun
Carter Coggin Eldridge Fincher of 51st Pincher of 54th Gardner

Hall
Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd
Kennedy Lee London McKenzie Moore Pennington

Rowan
Searcey Shea Smalley
Smith of 18th Spinks Ward Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Chapman Conway Dean Flowers Hensley

Hill Holloway Kilpatrick Knight Maclntyre Miller

Plunkett Smith of 34th Stephens Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 16.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Pennington of the 45th asked unanimous consent that the follow ing resolution of the Senate be read the first and second time, with postponement of reference to committee at this time:

SR 73. By Senator Pennington of the 45th:
A resolution to provide for accepting the bid of the Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railway; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

Senator Pennington of the 45th offered the following explanation of the unanimous consent request:

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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the 1st and 2nd read ing of SR 73 to be read as prescribed in the Rules ol the Senate. I ask postponement of the reference of this bill to a Committee. I ask this out of courtesy to the Chairman and the members of the Committee in which a House substitute bill now lies for action.

SB 89. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide uniform standards for audits of municipalities and counties within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 89 by striking in its entirety the last sentence of Sec tion 1 which reads as follows:
"Upon the completion of an audit of a municipality or county, it shall be the duty of the Certified Public Accountant to file one copy of his report with the State Auditor of Georgia."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 99. By Senator Fincher of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide for the inspection of public records; to provide for photographing public records;" etc., so as to exempt from the provisions of said act records which are required by the Federal Government to be kept confidential and medi cal records and similar files, the disclosure of which would be an in vasion of personal privacy; and for other purposes.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 99 by inserting an additional sentence at the end of Section 2A as follows:

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"All records of hospital authorities other than the foregoing shall be subject to the provisions of this act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
SB 100. By Senator Pincher of the 51st: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Health Code", approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 499), as amended, relating to enforcement and administrative procedure, so as to provide the appel late procedure to be followed by any person aggrieved or adversely affected by any final order or action of any county board of health or the Department of Public Health; to provide that any such appeal and judicial review shall be in accordance with the provisions of Geor gia Administrative Procedure Act; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 101. By Senator Fincher of the 51st: A bill to amend Code section 88-1725, relating to fees for copies of certificates and records which may be charged by the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a fee for the search of certificates and records by the Department; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 124. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Pennington of the 45th, McKenzie of the 17th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Uniform Airports Act", approved March 23, 1933, as amended, so as to guarantee free access to public airports for transient private aircraft; to promote the location in Geor gia of industries utilizing private aircraft; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 2.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Conway of the 41st asked unanimous consent that SB 124 be im mediately transmitted to the House.
The consent was granted.

SB 142. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend Code section 23-1704 relating to the bonds required of contractors contracting with the county, as amended, so as to provide that such bonds may be given with one security; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 142 by striking the phrase "chain gang" where it appears therein and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "public works camp".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 106. By Messrs. Snow of the 1st, Williams of the 16th, Lee of the 79th, McClatchey of the 138th, Wilson of the 109th and others:
A bill to create a State Planning and Programming Bureau; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 202. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Moore of the 12th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for said counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.

Senator London of the 50th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 202 by striking quoted Section 2 of Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new quoted Section 2 to read as follows:

"Section 2. That the terms of court for said counties shall be regularly held as follows:

Habersham: The first Monday in February; the third Mon day in June; and the first Monday in November of each year.

Rabun:

The fourth Monday in February; the first Mon day in August; and the fourth Monday in Nov ember of each year.

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Stephens:

The second Monday in January; the second Mon day in May; and the second Monday in October of each year.

Towns:

The fourth Monday in March; the first Monday in June; and the second Monday in September of each year.

Union:

The third Monday in April; the third Monday in August; and the second Monday in December of each year.

That the grand juries of the Counties of this circuit shall con vene as heretofore provided by law for such counties; and when ever in the opinion of the judge of said courts, it is expedient or necessary to have a grand jury, he may, in his discretion, draw, call and empanel a grand jury for services at any terms of court."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HR 44. By Messrs. McCracken of the 49th, Sherman of the 105th, Jones of the 112th, Shields of the lllth and others:
A resolution creating the Rivers and Harbors Development Commission of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 138. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th and Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide for the use of speed detection devices by counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 107. SB 124. SB 146. SB 147. SB 150. SR 36. SR 52. SR 53. SR 54.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator Webb of the llth asked unanimous consent that all Senate bills and resolutions upon passage be immediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia. Wednesday, March 8, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Ben Fore, pastor, First Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unaniomus consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 611. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the several Acts creating and relative to the City Court of Savannah"; and for other purposes.
HB 649. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th: A bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
HB 648. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th: A bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of and for the members of the board of roads and revenues of Floyd County, so as to provide an

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expense allowance for the chairman and other members; and for other purposes.

HB 651. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the clerk-typist; and for other purposes.

HB 27. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-802 relating to certain public officials being elected at the November election so as to provide that such section shall not apply to members of county governing authorities in counties of a certain population under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 615. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milan, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 618. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, so as to increase the maximum millage which may be levied by the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 619. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to change the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 621. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County, so as to provide an annual expense al lowance for the two commissioners who are not serving as chairman; and for other purposes.

HB 622. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn, so as to close a portion of a certain street; and for other purposes.

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HB 623. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to re-establish a Local Education Commission in Atlanta and Fulton County to continue the study combining the school systems of Fulton County and of the City of Atlanta, including the portion thereof lying in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 628. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 629. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Hawkinsville, so as to authorize the City of Hawkinsville to provide for the codification of the ordinances of said city and to publish copies there for; and for other purposes.

HB 630. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Pulaski County into the office of tax commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 631. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County; and for other purposes.

HB 632. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Bleckley County; and for other purposes.

HB 637. By Messrs. Cooper, Woods and Williams of the 16th:
A bill to create and establish a civil service system in Hall County for employees of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HB 640. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the governing authorities thereof shall adopt a uniform central accounting and bookkeeping system; and for other purposes.

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HB 642. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of and the salary for an executive secretary and calendar clerk of the judge or judges presiding in civil matters of the superior courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 643. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th and Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th:
A bill to amend an Act authorizing certain counties in this State to establish and maintain a law library for the use of the judges, solicitors and other officials of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 644. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of two superior court reporters or court stenographers to the judges of the superior courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of said court reporters; and for other purposes.

HB 645. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the court reporters, special bailiffs and secretaries to the superior court judge or judges of certain counties, so as to change the population classification of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 647. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, ordinary, and sheriff of Floyd County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy clerk of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 650. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the city court of Floyd County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

HR 14. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution designating the A. W. Ledbetter Interchange; and for other purposes.

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HR 121. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A resolution to reestablish the Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission; and for other purposes.

HR 192. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the homestead exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed and collected by the taxing authorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of education as recommended by the Chatta hoochee County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 81. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service; and for other purposes.

HB 131. By Messrs. Walling and Farrar of the 118th, and Jenkins of the 119th:
A bill to provide for a county board of elections in each county having a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Messrs. Henderson of the 102nd, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to provide that the State Board of Education shall provide for a course of instruction in all of the public schools of this State in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette and the social graces relating to the partaking of meals; and for other purposes.

HB 258. By Messrs. Egan of the 141st, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers and Consumers Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain munici palities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.

HB 279. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an Act authorizing State loans or grants to counties, so as to authorize State grants to certain counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 449. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to authorize the extension of gas services and

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gas distribution system into certain areas of Lee County; and for other purposes.

HB 450. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Dougherty, so as to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to enter into certain agree ments with the City of Albany; and for other purposes.
HB 473. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide that the State Highway Department of Georgia shall be entitled to receive and expend the three percentum non-matching funds from the Federal Government, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23, United States Code; to declare legislative intent; and for other purposes.

HB 474. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others: A bill to provide for the control of outdoor advertising adjacent to any State-aid road which also is a part of the Interstate and Primary Systems of Highways, and for the administration of such controls; and for other purposes.
HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others: A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this Act; and for other purposes.
HB 482. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd and Collins of the 88th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-8B, relating to agents, solicitors, brokers, counselors, and adjusters, so as to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a special adjuster's license to certain qualified persons; and for other purposes.
HB 499. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Dean of the 20th and others: A bill to amend Code Section 56-1310 (2) (a), so as to provide that an additional annual license fee may be charged for each separate business location; and for other purposes.

HB 510. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 114-101, relating to Workmen's Compen sation; and for other purposes.

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HB 513. By Messrs. Funk of the 116th, Whaley and Tye of the 115th and others:
A bill to regulate the taking, capturing, or killing of diamondback ter rapins in the waters of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 634. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 13-20 relating to the regulation of the business of banking, so as to change the provisions relating to the re serve required to be maintained by banks; and for other purposes.
HB 635. By Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Adams of the 125th and others: A bill to establish the license fees which may be charged to any person, firm or corporation with a taxicab franchise and engaged in the taxicab business by all cities of this State having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolu tion of the House to-wit:
HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others: A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bill and resolution of the House to-wit:

HB 14. By Mr. Hutchinson of the 79th:
A bill to authorize the State Personnel Board to provide a Health In surance Plan for employees of the county boards of health; and for other purposes.

HR 94. By Mr. Bray of the 43rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Meriwether County Development Authority; and for other pur poses.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

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SB 172. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill entitled "An Act to establish a method for providing parks and recreational systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County"; and providing an alternate system for the maintenance and operation of parks in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 173. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd, London of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 174. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide for the practice of psychodrama in the State of Geor gia; to provide for the creation of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Directors of Psychodrama; to provide the procedure con nected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SB 175. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide that the school boards of any school districts that main tain a recognized public school shall establish and maintain special educational facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Institutions & Mental Health.

SB 176. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 179. By Senators Adams of the 26th, Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the "State Legislative Department of Criminal Inves tigation"; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 75. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Hill of the 29th:
A resolution authorizing the transfer by the State of Georgia of real property commonly known as Senoia State Park (The Senoia Re creation Area) and the improvements thereon; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SR 77. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a program to grant scholarships or other assistance to the children of law enforce ment officers, firemen and prison guards, who are permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 138. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th and Johnson of the 40th: A bill to provide for the use of speed detection devices by counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.
HB 27. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A bill to amend Code Section 34-802 relating to certain public officials being elected at the November election so as to provide that such Sec tion shall not apply to members of county governing authorities in counties of a certain population under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 81. By Mr. Ross of the 31st: A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 131. By Messrs. Walling and Farrar of the 118th, and Jenkins of the 119th:
A bill to provide for a county board of elections in each county having a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than 500,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 160. By Messrs. Henderson of the 102nd, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to provide that the State Board of Education shall provide for a course of instruction in all of the public schools of this State in nutri tion, hygiene, etiquette and the social graces relating to the partaking of meals; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 258. By Messrs. Egan of the 141st, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers and Consumers Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain munici palities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 279. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing State loans or grants to counties, so as to authorize State grants to certain counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 449. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to authorize the extension of gas services and gas distribution system into certain areas of Lee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 450. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Dougherty, so as to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to enter into certain agreements with the City of Albany; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 473. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide that the State Highway Department of Georgia shall be entitled to receive and expend the three percentum non-matching funds from the Federal Government, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23, United States Code; to declare legislative intent; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

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HB 474. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide for the control of outdoor advertising adjacent to any State-aid road which also is a part of the Interstate and Primary Systems of Highways, and for the administration of such controls; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 482. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-8B, relating to agents, solicitors, brokers, counselors, and adjusters, so as to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a special adjuster's license to certain qualified persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 499. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Dean of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-1310 (2) (a), so as to provide that an additional annual license fee may be charged for each separate business location; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 510. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 114-101, relating to Workmen's Compensa tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 513. By Messrs. Funk of the 116th, Whaley and Tye of the 115th and others:
A bill to regulate the taking, capturing, or killing of diamondback terra pins in the waters of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 611. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend the several Acts creating and relative to the City Court of Savannah"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 615. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Milan, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 618. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, so as to increase the maximum millage which may be levied by the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 619. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to change the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 621. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County, so as to provide an annual expense allowance for the two commissioners who are not serving as chairman; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 622. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn, so as to close a portion of a certain street; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 623. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to re-establish a Local Education Commission in Atlanta and Fulton County to continue the study combining the school systems of Pulton County and of the City of Atlanta, including the portion thereof lying in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 628. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 629. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Hawkinsville, so as to authorize the City of Hawkinsville to provide for the codifica tion of the ordinances of said city and to publish copies therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 630. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Pulaski County into the office of tax commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 631. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 632. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Bleckley County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 634. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 13-20 relating to the regulation of the business of banking, so as to change the provisions relating to the reserve required to be maintained by banks; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 635. By Messrs. Games of the 129th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to establish the license fees which may be charged to any person, firm or corporation with a taxicab franchise and engaged in the taxicab business by all cities of this State having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 637. By Messrs. Cooper, Woods and Williams of the 16th:
A bill to create and establish a civil service system in Hall County for employees of Hall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 640. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the governing authorities there of shall adopt a uniform central accounting and bookkeeping system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 642. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of and the salary for an executive secretary and calendar clerk of the judge or judges presiding in civil matters of the superior courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 643. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act authorizing certain counties in this State to establish and maintain a law library for the use of the judges, solicitors and other officials of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 644. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of two superior court reporters or court stenographers to the judges of the superior courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of said court reporters; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 645. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salaries of the court reporters, special bailiffs and secretaries to the superior court judge or judges of certain counties, so as to change the population classification of said act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 647. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act placing the clerk of the superior court, ordinary, and sheriff of Floyd County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system

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of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy clerk of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 648. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of and for the members of the board of roads and revenues of Floyd County, so as to provide an expense allowance for the chairman and other members; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 649. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 650. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Floyd County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 651. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Solicitor-General of the Rome Judi cial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the clerk-typist; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 14. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution designating the A. W. Ledbetter Interchange; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HR 121. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A resolution to reestablish the Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 192. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide that the homestead exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed and collected by the taxing authorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of education as recommended by the Chatta hoochee County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 168. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill relating to the registration of liens for U.S. Internal Revenue Taxes, so as to conform the provisions of said Code Chapter to the re quirements of Section 6323 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, by Public Law 89-719, known as the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966; and for other purposes.

SB 169. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly approved March 18, 1964, and entitled "Georgia Health Code"; and for other purposes.

SB 170. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, so as to provide that with the prior approval of the Superintendent of Banks a parent bank or branch bank may establish not more than one bank office or bank facility within certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

SB 171. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide a new exclusive pro cedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any state court of record; to provide the procedure for the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 71. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th, Wesberry of the 37th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution, so as to authorize Fulton County to issue bonds without a referendum election under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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SR 72. By Senator Adams of the 26th:
A resolution creating- a committee to investigate the feasibility of licensing and regulating collection agencies; and for other purposes.

SR 73. By Senator Pennington of the 45th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

SR 74. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Holloway of the 13th, Plunkett of the 30th, Hall of the 52nd and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to the general conditions surrounding employment by the State govern ment; and for other purposes.

HB 224. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate retail installment and home solicitation sales and for the financing thereof; and for other purposes.

HB 225. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 273. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend Code Section 61-107, so as to provide that the tenant may not dispute his landlord's title nor attorn to another while in actual physical occupation; and for other purposes.

HB 274. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Revenue Bond Law", so as to eliminate the provision limiting the interest rates of revenue bonds to 6% per annum; and for other purposes.

HB 299. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A bill to authorize all municipalities in this State having a population of more than 300,000, to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property comprising parks, playgrounds, golf courses, swim ming pools or other like property; and for other purposes.

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HB 336. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st lieutenants, sergeants and corporals in a battal ion; and for other purposes.

HB 448. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others: A bill to merge the Georgia Rural Roads Authority into the Georgia State Highway Authority, and to rename said Authority the "Georgia Highway Authority"; and for other purposes.
HB 470. By Messrs. Hood of the 124th, Lane of the 126th and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority Act", so as to provide for additional members of said authority; and for other purposes.

HB 476. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend the "Exemptions From Taxation Act", so as to include within the property which shall be exempt from taxation property which is used in or a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other purposes.
HB 478. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to include from the terms "Retail sales" and "sale at retail" tangible personal property which is used in or is a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other purposes.
HB 538. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that certificate for shares or other securities of domes tic or foreign corporations issued or transferred to two or more persons in joint tenancy on the records of the corporations are presumed in favor of the corporation to be owned by such persons in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and not otherwise; and for other purposes.

HB 575. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act providing that the Ordinary of Tattnall County shall receive compensation payable from the funds of Tattnall County in addition to fees, approved February 21, 1951, so as to increase the compensation of said Ordinary; and for other purposes.

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HB 576. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Calhoun County, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 577. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act granting a new charter for the City of Leary, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 579. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Randolph County, known as the fee system; and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 580. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commissioner of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

HB 583. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide that the Assistant Attorneys General appointed by the Gov ernor shall be paid salaries, expenses, and all other remunerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; and for other purposes.

HB 584. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to authorize and direct all State Departments, or any other Legis lative, Judicial or Executive body of the State of Georgia to reimburse the State Department of Law for actual expenses incurred for court costs, and any other expenses in connection with the trial and prepara tion for trial of any law suit, or other litigation, except salaries, attor neys' fees, travel expense and subsistence allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 586. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend Section 93-307 of the Code of Georgia Public Service Commission; and for other purposes.

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HB 587. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Authority Act", so as to eliminate the aggregate amount of bonds which may be issued during the existence of the Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 589. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary and the allowance for clerical help for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 590. By Messrs. Falliri and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, tax collector, tax receiver, clerk of the superior court and the ordinary of Colquitt County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to author ize the governing authority to fix the salary of the clerk of the superior court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

HB 591. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in each county of this State having a population of not less than 33,300 and not more than 34,056, so as to provide for the payment of a supplemental salary to the judges of such courts by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.

HB 598. By Messrs. Snow, Crow and Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Walker County, so as to provide an expense allowance to the Judge of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 600. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Glennville in the County of Tattnall, so as to provide the hours that the polls shall be open on election days; and for other purposes.

HB 602. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Ordinary of Chattahoochee County, acting by and through the Ordinary of said county to try all misdemeanor cases where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty; and for other purposes.

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HB 603. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to provide for staggered terms for the members of the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.

HB 604. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Chattahoochee County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 606. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor-general, an investigator and 3 stenographer-clerks in the office of the solicitor-general in all counties of this state having a popu lation of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000, so as to increase the compensation of the assistant solicitor-general and the stenographer clerks of said Courts in said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 607. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Augusta, so as to pro vide for the payment of certain law enforcement officers who are required to testify in recorder's court of the City of Augusta during their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.

HB 608. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system for the solicitor-general of the Augusta Judicial Circuit and placing him upon an annual salary, so as to provide for the position of a chief assistant solicitor general for the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 609. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend Georgia Laws 1963 Session, providing an additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits, so as to provide additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits; and for other purposes.

HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and the office of constable in the City of Augusta, so as to change the compen sation of certain officers and personnel of said court; and for other purposes.

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HB 612. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Utilities Commissioners for Catoosa County, so as to increase the membership of said board; and for other purposes.

Senator Fincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 118. Do Pass. SB 133. Do Pass. SB 165. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 270. Do Pass. HB 316. Do Pass. HB 109. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and

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House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 151. Do Pass as Amended. HB 230. Do Pass. SR 70. Do Pass. HR 22. Do Pass. HR 143. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 33. Do Pass. SR 68. Do Pass as Amended. HB 239. Do Pass as Amended. HB 465. Do Pass. HB 541. Do Pass. HB 542. Do Pass. HB 550. Do Pass. HB 551. Do Pass. HB 552. Do Pass. HB 554. Do Pass. HB 575. Do Pass. HB 576. Do Pass. HB 577. Do Pass. HB 579. Do Pass. HB 580. Do Pass. HB 589. Do Pass. HB 590. Do Pass.

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HB 591. Do Pass. HB 600. Do Pass. HB 603. Do Pass. HB 604. Do Pass. HB 606. Do Pass. HB 607. Do Pass. HB 608. Do Pass. HB 610. Do Pass as Amended. HB 612. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted he following1 report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 19. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 21. Do Pass. HB 54. Do Pass. HB 55. Do Pass. HB 125. Do Pass. HB 422. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the

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following bill of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 170. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Chairman.

Senator Moore of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 57. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 296. Do Pass. HB 337. Do Pass. HB 341. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Moore of 31st District, Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 162. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Baker County, approved August 8, 1917, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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SB 164. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 92. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th: A bill to amend an act amending the several acts incorporating the City of St. Marys in the County of Camden, so as to provide for council posts; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 93. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Charlton County known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 95. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Rome by striking the year "1965" as it appears in Line 5, page 2376 of 1966 Georgia Laws, and substituting therefor the year "1968"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 175. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th: A bill to amend an act establishing law libraries in certain counties, so as to change the counties to which such acts shall apply; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 486. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Villa Rica, so as to confer upon the City of Villa Rica the right, power and authority to elect, construct, operate, maintain and extend the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 496. By Messrs. Wiggins and Threadgill of the 32nd:
A bill to amend Code section 24-3104 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide that judges of certain superior courts shall have the authority to raise the compensation of the court reporter for their circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 535. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to provide for the election of members of the Board of Education of Cook County; to provide for education districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 536. By Mr. Parrish of the 96th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court, the ordinary and the tax commissioner of Cook County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 537. By Messrs. Dodson of the 107th, Miller of the 108th and others:
A bill to repeal an act creating the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Macon Judicial Circuit, so as to provide in lieu thereof for the creation of the offices and the appointment of two assistants to the solicitor-general of the Macon Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 543. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to amend an act placing the coroner of Macon County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 547. By Mr. Wells of the 30th:
A bill to implement the provisions of Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the Oglethorpe Development Authority, so as to create the Oglethorpe Development Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 548. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Madison County known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the additional funds such officer shall receive to compensate additional personnel in his office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 549. By Mr. Poss of the 17th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Madison County, so as to change the additional compensation provided for the chairman which he may use, in his discretion, to employ secretarial or clerical assistants; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 556. By Mr. Dodson of the 107th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Macon, so as to provide that all answers and other defensive pleadings shall be filed within 30 days after the service of the petition and process; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 558. By Mr. Hadaway of the 46th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Jones County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 559. By Messrs. Joiner and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Washington County, so as to authorize the governing authority to compensate the warden or superintendent of the Washington County Public Works Camp; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 560. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Roads and Revenues Com missioners for Candler County, so as to change the compensation which may be received by the chairman and the commissioners; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 563. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Centerville, so as to provide for a maximum salary limitation for the mayor and council of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 567. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code section 21-105 relating to the fees for coroners, so as to remove the provisions of said Code section which were added by the aforesaid 1963 amendment relating to the compensation of coroners in counties having a certain population; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 568. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to place the coroner of Bulloch County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 573. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to increase the clerical assistance allowance of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 564. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to provide that the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected for terms of office of two years each in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 569. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act to provide that the ordinary of Harris County be placed on a salary basis, to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act placing the ordinary of Harris County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation,

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approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2928), so as to change the compensation of the clerical help in the office of the ordinary; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act placing the ordinary of Harris County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2928), is hereby amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"Section 3. The ordinary may appoint such clerical help as he deems necessary, the compensation for same shall not be less than the sum of one thousand eight hundred ($1,800.00) dollars per an num for all such help."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 570. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the abolition of the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Harris County and consolidate said offices, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Harris County, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws

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1960, p. 2920), as amended by an act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2228), so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the tax commissioner; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An act creating the office of tax commissioner of Harris County, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2920), as amended by an act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2228), is here by amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows:

"Section 6. The tax commissioner may employ any clerical help necessary to carry out the functions of his office. However, not less than three thousand six hundred ($3,600.00) dollars per annum shall be expended for the compensation of all such employees."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 571. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act which provides for the clerk of the superior court of Harris County to be placed on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act placing the clerk of the superior court of Harris County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee

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basis of compensation, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2926), as amended by an act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3127), so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the clerk of the superior court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An act placing the clerk of the superior court of Harris County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee basis of compensation, approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 2926), as amended by an act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3127), is hereby amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:

"Section 3. The clerk of the superior court may appoint such clerical help as is necessary, the compensation for same shall not be less than the sum of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) per annum for all such help."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 574 by inserting in the title before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws" the following:

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"to provide for a referendum;".

By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5.

By adding a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. After the date of approval of this Act by the Gov ernor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the ordinary of Catoosa County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this act to the voters of Catoosa County for approval or rejection. The ordinary shall set the date of such elec tion for Saturday, April 15, 1957. The ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Catoosa County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'For approval of the act to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an expense allowance for the sheriff; to provide for the payment of county funds to the sheriff to feed county prisoners; to change the number of deputies which the sheriff shall be authorized to employ; to change the compensation of such deputies; to provide for the submission of an annual budget by the sheriff; to provide for an arbitration board in the event of disagreement on budget items between the sheriff and the governing authority of Catoosa County; and to provide for emergency funds.'

'Against approval of the act to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an expense allowance for the sheriff; to provide for the payment of county funds to the sheriff to feed county prisoners; to change the number of deputies which the sheriff shall be au thorized to employ; to change the compensation of such deputies; to provide for the submission of an annual budget by the sheriff; to provide for an arbitration board in the event of disagreement on budget items between the sheriff and the governing authority of Catoosa County and to provide for emergency funds.'

All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Catoosa County. It shall be the duty of the ordinary to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, except as other wise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 42. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for compensation to persons or the dependents of such persons who sustain personal injury or are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime or to apprehend a suspected criminal, or in aiding or attempting to aid a police officer so to do; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide for compensation by the State pur suant to legislative resolution to persons who sustain personal injury or dependent heirs of persons who are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of certain crimes against the person of another, or in aiding or attempting to aid an officer of the law upon request; to provide for filing of claims in connection therewith and the submission of such claims to "Claims Advisory Board" for recommendations; to provide for standards for compensation; to provide for awarding of compensation by resolution of the General Assembly; to provide for incidents and offenses to which this act applies; to provide for limitations on awarding compensation; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Authority and Procedure of Claims Advisory Board.
(a) The Claims Advisory Board shall have authority to consider and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning payment of compensation to innocent persons injured, and dependent heirs of innocent persons killed, in attempting to prevent the commission of crime against the person of another or in aiding or attempting to aid officers of the law upon their request. In a particular case the board may appoint a special master to take testimony, supervise or conduct

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necessary investigations, and report to the board, but ultimate recom mendation on any claim shall be made only by the board.

(b) The board shall provide by rule for proceedings before it and such rule shall emphasize, to the greatest extent possible, informality of proceedings. No claimant shall be required to be represented or accompanied by an attorney.

Section 2. Application for Compensation.

(a) Any person who is eligible for compensation under this act must give notice thereof in accordance with an act creating the Claims Advisory Board, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, Vol. 1, p. 624, as amended by an act approved April 12, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 653), and an act approved April 12, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 655), in order to have such claims brought before the General Assembly for action.

(b) Any such claimant shall also, prior to introduction of a resolu tion for compensation, submit all documents called for by the board, including reports from all physicians and surgeons that have treated or examined the victim and hospitals that have admitted the victim in relation to the injury for which compensation is claimed at the time of or subsequent to the victim's injury or death. If, in the opinion of the board, reports on the previous medical history of the victim, examina tion of the injured victim and a report thereon or a report on the cause of death of the victim by an impartial medical expert would be of ma terial aid in making its recommendations, the board shall call for the claimant to produce such reports and submit to such examinations.

Section 3. Standards for Compensation. In making its recom mendation, the board shall, insofar as practicable, formulate standards for uniform application in recommending compensation, taking into con sideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries and death under other laws of this state and of the United States.

Section 4. Awarding Compensation.

(a) In any case in which a person is injured or killed by an incident described in Section 5 of this Act, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation:

(1) To or for the benefit of the injured person; or

(2) In the case of personal injury of the victim, to any person re sponsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of such injury; or

(3) In the case of death of the victim, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the heirs at law of the victim, who at the time of the victim's demise were dependent upon him for over half of their support.
(b) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly the board shall consider a person to have intended an act notwithstanding

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that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or otherwise, he was legally incapable of forming a criminal intent.

(c) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall consider all circumstances surrounding the claim, including but not limited to provocation, consent or any other behavior of the victim which directly or indirectly contributed to his injury or death; the prior case or social history, if any, of the victim or claimant; any need for financial aid present; and any other relevant matters.

(d) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall take into consideration any amounts received from any other source or sources by the victim or his dependents as a result of the incident or offense giving rise to the claim.

(e) Claims and recommendations may be made hereunder regardless of whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted of any offense arising out of such act.

Section 5. Incidents and Offenses to Which Act Applies. This act does not contemplate that compensation shall be awarded, and in no event shall the board recommend, that compensation be awarded

(a) To any victim of a criminal act or to any one who comes to the aid of a member of his immediate family; and

(b) To any officer of the law injured in the performance of his official duties.

The board shall, in an advisory way only, recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation and the amount thereof, and the General Assembly shall act on such recommendation in accordance with law and the rules of the House and Senate for action upon such reso lutions.

Section 6. Nature of the Compensation. The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for com pensation upon the recommendation of the board for:

(1) Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and

(2) Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim.

Section 7. Limitations on Awarding Compensation.

(a) No resolution for the payment of compensation hereunder shall be adopted, unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within eighteen months after the date of the personal injury or death, and the claim is otherwise presented in accordance with law, as aforesaid, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense

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defined in Section 5 of this act which had been reported to an officer of the law within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within such period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.

(b) The board shall not recommend compensation on a claim if the victim:

(1) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; or

(2) Was at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim living with the offender as a member of his family or household, or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person; or

(3) Violated a penal law of this state, which caused or contributed to his injuries or death; or

(4) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down.

(c) No compensation shall be recommended by the board in an amount exceeding $5,000 per claim.

(d) Payment of compensation pursuant to this act may be made only as to injuries or death resulting from incidents or offenses occur ring on and after July 1, 1967.

Section 8. Reports. The board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly along with its recommendation on each claim a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount of compensation recommended and the board's reasons therefor.

Section 9. Effective Date. The provisions of this act shall become effective on July 1, 1967.

Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Miller of the 43rd asked unanimous consent that SB 42 be immedi ately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SR 46. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Webb of the llth and Smalley of the 28th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the composition of the State Senate; the manner of election of State Senators; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking said Paragraph in its entirety and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Paragraph I. Number and Apportionment of Senators. The Senate shall consist of not less than fifty-four nor more than fiftysix members. The various Senatorial Districts shall be composed of one or more counties, or may be composed of a portion of one county, but not otherwise. The General Assembly shall have au thority to create, rearrange and change Senatorial Districts, and to provide for the election of Senators from each Senatorial District or from the Districts embraced within one county, in such manner as the General Assembly may deem advisable."
Section 2. When the proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to pro vide for the composition of the State Senate and
NO ( ) the manner of election of State Senators?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the apportionment of the Senate; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking said paragraph in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new Paragraph I to read as follows:
"I. Apportionment of Senate. The Senate shall consist of not less than fifty-four (54) and not more than fifty-six (56) members. Each Senator shall be elected from and represent one Senatorial District. The General Assembly may create, rearrange and change Senatorial Districts as it deems proper, except that each Senatorial District shall be composed of one or more counties, or may be com posed of a portion of one county, but not otherwise. The apportion ment of the Senate shall be changed by the General Assembly, if necessary, after each United States decennial census becomes of ficial."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken there on, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as pro vided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the apportionment of
NO ( ) the Senate?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McKenzie Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Conway Johnson of 38th Miller

Minish Stephens Ward

Wesberry

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 7.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that SR 46 be immedi ately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 121. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Smalley of the 28th and Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend Code section 47-102 relating to State Senatorial Dis tricts, as amended, so as to provide for the composition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 47-102 relating to State Senatorial Districts, as amended, so as to provide for the compo sition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to provide for the election of Senators from said Districts; to provide when the members elected shall take office; to provide for the continuation of Districts until certain times; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 47-102 relating to State Senatorial Dis tricts, as amended, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 47-102 to read as follows:
"47-102. Senatorial Districts.--On the convening day of the session of the General Assembly of Georgia on the second Monday in January of 1969 and thereafter except as herein provided, and after amendment of Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the

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Constitution so as to authorize the Senate to consist of 56 members, there shall be 56 Senatorial Districts of the State of Georgia, each to be represented by one Senator, and such Districts shall be com posed of one or more counties, or composed of a portion of one county as follows:

1. That portion of Chatham County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

All that land starting from a point 85' northeast of the pro jection of the centerline of Bull Street; then in a southeasterly direction along the centerline of Bull Street to its intersection with the centerline of Victory Drive; then in an easterly direction along the eenterline of Victory Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Skidaway Road; then in a southerly direction along the centerline of Skidaway Road to its intersection with the centerline of DeRenne Avenue; then in a westerly direction along the centerline of DeRenne Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of the Casey Canal; then in a southeasterly direction along the centerline of the Casey Canal to its intersection with the cen terline of Bacon Park Drive; then in an easterly direction along the centerline of Bacon Park Drive to its intersection with the centerline of the Power Line; then in a southerly direction along the centerline of the Power Line to its intersection with the centerline of Intermediate Road; then in an easterly direction along the centerline of Intermediate Road to its intersection with the centerline of Skidaway Road; then in a southerly direction along the centerline of Skidaway Road to its intersection with the cen terline of Montgomery Cross Road; then in a westernly direction along the centerline of Montgomery Cross Road to its intersection with the east boundary line of Hunter Air Force Base; then in a northerly direction along the east boundary line of Hunter Air Force Base to its intersection with the centerline of Middleground Road; then in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Middleground Road to its intersection with the centerline of Mont gomery Street; then in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Montgomery Street to its intersection with the centerline of 52nd Street extended; then in a westerly direction along the centerline of 52nd Street extended to the city limits line; then in a northwesterly direction along the corporate limit line of the City of Savannah to its intersection with the centerline of Stiles Avenue; then in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of Stiles Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Louisville Road;
then in a westerly direction along the centerline of Louisville Road
to its intersection with the centerline of Lathrop Avenue East;
then in a northerly direction along the centerline of Lathrop
Avenue East to its intersection with the corporate limit line of
the City of Savannah; then in a northeasterly direction along the
corporate limit line of the City of Savannah to a point 85' north
east of the projection of the centerline of Bull Street.

2. That portion of Chatham County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

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All that area bounded on the north starting from a point 85' northeast of the projection of the centerline of Bull Street; then in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of the corporate limit line projected to the county limit line; then along the county limit line along the Back River to the northeasterly tip of Elba Island; then in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of the Savannah River to its intersection with the projection of the centerline of the South Channel; then in a southeasterly direction along the centerline of the South Channel to its intersection with the projection of the centerline of the Wilmington River; then in a southwesterly direction along the centerline of the Wilmington River to its intersection with the projection of the northern line of the corporate limits of the town of Thunderbolt; then in a westerly direction along said northern line and in a southerly direction and in an easterly direction along the contour of the line representing the corporate limits of the town of Thunderbolt to a point where the southern line of the corporate limits of the town of Thunderbolt projected again intersects with the centerline of Wilmington River; then in an easterly direction along the centerline of the Wilmington River to its intersection with the projection of the centerline of the Herb River; then in a southwesterly direc tion along the centerline of the Herb River to its intersection with the centerline of Skidaway Road; then in a northerly direction along the centerline of Skidaway Road to its intersection with the centerline of Intermediate Road; then in a westerly direction along the intersection of Intermediate Road to its intersection with the centerline of the Power Line; then in a northerly direction along the centerline of the Power Line to its intersection with the centerline of Bacon Park Drive; then in a westerly direction along the centerline of Bacon Park Drive to its intersection with the centerline of the Casey Canal; then in a northeasterly direction along the centerline of the Casey Canal to its intersection with the centerline of DeRenne Avenue; then in an easterly direction along the centerline of DeRenne Avenue to its intersection with the centerline of Skidaway Road; then in a northerly direction along the centerline of Skidaway Road to its intersection with the centerline of Victory Drive; then in an easterly direction along the centerline of Victory Drive to its intersection with the centerline of Bull Street; then in a northerly direction along the centerline of Bull Street to its intersection with the corporate limit line of the City of Savannah.

3. That portion of Chatham County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

All that land inside the county limit line of Chatham County not included in Districts One and Two.

4. Bulloch, Effingham, Evans, Screven and Tattnall.

5. Bryan, Liberty, Long, Mclntosh and Glynn.

6. Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Pierce and Wayne.

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7. Atkinson, Clinch, Coffee, Echols and Ware.

8. Berrien, Cook, Lanier and Lowndes.

9. Brooks, Colquitt and Tift.

10. Grady, Mitchell and Thomas.

11. Baker, Calhoun, Clay, Decatur, Early, Miller, Quitman and Seminole.

12. Dougherty County.

13. Ben Hill, Crisp, Irwin, Lee, Turner and Worth.

14. Chattahoochee, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, Terrell and Webster.

15. That portion of Muscogee County, more particularly described as follows:

That area south of a point where the centerline of 17th Street intersects the Chattahoochee River and running thence in an east erly direction along the centerline of said 17th Street to the centerline of Dell Drive and running thence south along the centerline of Dell Drive to the centerline of Macon Road and running thence in an easterly direction along the centerline of said Macon Road to the east line of Muscogee County.

16. That portion of Muscogee County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

That area north of a point where the centerline of 17th Street intersects the Chattahoochee River and running thence in an east erly direction along the centerline of said 17th Street to the centerline of Dell Drive and running thence south along the centerline of Dell Drive to the centerline of Macon Road and running thence in an easterly direction along the centerline of said Macon Road to the east line of Muscogee County.

17. Harris, Macon, Marion, Schley, Talbot, Taylor and Upson.

18. Crawford, Houston, Peach and Twiggs.

19. Bleckley, Dodge, Dooly, Jeff Davis, Pulaski, Telfair and Wilcox.

20. Johnson, Laurens, Treutlen, Wheeler, Montgomery and Toombs.

21. Burke, Candler, Emanuel, Jefferson and Jenkins.

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22. That portion of Richmond County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

All that territory in Richmond County lying and being within, the corporate limits of the City of Augusta.

23. That portion of Richmond County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

All that territory of Richmond County lying and being outside the corporate limits of the City of Augusta.
24. Wilkes, Lincoln, Columbia, McDuffie, Glascock, Warren, Taliaferro and Greene.

25. Baldwin, Hancock, Washington and Wilkinson.
26. That portion of Bibb County, more particularly described as follows:

"All that portion of Bibb County lying east and north of a line commencing at a point on the centerline of Houston Road (U. S. Highway 41) at the Bibb-Peach-Houston county line; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Houston Road, then of Houston Avenue and then of Broadway to the intersection of the centerline of Broadway and Edgewood Avenue; then extending northwesterly along the centerline of Edgewood Avenue to the centerline of Linden Avenue; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Linden Avenue and along an extension thereof northeasterly across the Central of Georgia Railroad right-of-way to the centerline of Frank's Alley; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Prank's Alley and then along an extension thereof northeasterly across Hardeman Avenue to the centerline of Northwest Boundary Street; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Northwest Boundary Street and along an exten sion thereof northeasterly across Riverside Drive and Riverside Cemetery to the center of the Ocmulgee River; then extending along the center of said Ocmulgee River in a generally northerly direc tion to a point on an extension northeasterly of the centerline of North Forest Avenue; then extending southwesterly along said extension of said North Forest Avenue and then along the centerline of North Forest Avenue to the centerline of Riverside Drive; then extending northwesterly along the centerline of Riverside Drive to the centerline of Ingleside Avenue; then extending south westerly and then westerly along the centerline of Ingleside Avenue to the centerline of Ridge Avenue; then extending northwesterly along the centerline of Ridge Avenue to the centerline of Tyrone Boulevard; then extending southwesterly along the centerline of Tyrone Boulevard to the centerline of Vineville Avenue; then ex tending northwesterly along the centerline of Vineville Avenue and then along the centerline of Forsyth Road to the Bibb-Monroe County line."
27. That portion of Bibb County, more particularly described as follows:

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"All that portion of Bibb County lying west and south of a line commencing at a point on the centerline of Houston Road (U. S. Highway 41) at the Bibb-Peach-Houston county line; then extend ing northeasterly along the centerline of Houston Road, then of Houston Avenue and then of Broadway to the intersection of the centerline of Broadway and Edgewood Avenue; then extending northwesterly along the centerline of Edgewood Avenue to the centerline of Linden Avenue; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Linden Avenue and along an extension thereof northeasterly across the Central of Georgia Railroad right-of-way to the centerline of Frank's Alley; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Prank's Alley and then along an extension thereof northeasterly across Hardeman Avenue to the centerline of Northwest Boundary Street; then extending northeasterly along the centerline of Northwest Boundary Street and along an exten sion thereof northeasterly across Riverside Drive and Riverside Cemetery to the center of the Ocmulgee River; then extending along the center of said Ocmulgee River in a generally northerly direction to a point on an extension northeasterly of the centerline of North Forest Avenue; then extending southwesterly along said extension of said North Forest Avenue and then along the centerline of North Forest Avenue to the centerline of Riverside Drive; then extend ing northwesterly along the centerline of Riverside Drive to the centerline of Ingleside Avenue; then extending southwesterly and then westerly along the centerline of Ingleside Avenue to the cen terline of Ridge Avenue; then extending northwesterly along the centerline of Ridge Avenue to the centerline of Tyrone Boulevard; then extending southwesterly along the centerline of Tyrone Boule vard to the centerline of Vineville Avenue; then extending north westerly along the centerline of Vineville Avenue and then along the centerline of Forsyth Road to the Bibb-Monroe County line."

28. Butts, Lamar, Monroe, Pike and Spalding.

29. Heard, Meriwether and Troup.
30. Carroll, Coweta and Fayette.
31. Douglas, Haralson, Paulding and Polk.
32. That portion of Cobb County, more particularly described as follows:
All that part of Cobb County lying and being in Militia Dis tricts Gritter (911), Post Oak (1319), Elizabeth (1897), Fullers (1679), Merritts (897), Smyrna (1292), Vinings (1568), Lemons (992), and Wards 5, 6 and 7 of the city of Marietta as such wards were defined by ordinances duly adopted by the governing authority of the city of Marietta which were in effect on January 1, 1966.
33. That portion of Cobb County, more particularly described as follows:
All that part of Cobb County lying and being in Militia Dis tricts Acworth (851), Big Shanty (991), Red Rock (1318), Lost

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Mountain (1540), Oregon (1017), Macland (1608), Powder Springs (846), Clarkdale (1826), Austell (1378), Coxes (895), Howells (1395), Pair Oaks (1891), and Wards 1, 2, 3 and 4 ol the city of Marietta as such wards were defined by ordinances duly adopted by the governing authority of the city of Marietta which were in effect on January 1, 1966, and also that portion of the Militia District (898) outside the corporate limits of the city of Marietta.
34. That portion of Pulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the city of Atlanta in Land Lot 118 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia at the southeast corner of Beecher Street at its intersection with White Street and Lawton Street and then in an easterly direction along the south side of Beecher Street to its intersection with the west side of Lee Street; then in a southerly direction along the west side of Lee Street to the intersection of Lee Street with West Whitehall Street and the west side of the right-of-way of the Central of Georgia Railroad; then southerly along the western side of the Central of Georgia Railroad right-of-way to a point where the Atlanta and West Point Railway merges with the Central of Georgia Railroad, in the city of East Point, then continuing in a southerly direction along the western side of the right-of-way of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to the intersection of said right-of-way with the Fulton County-Clayton County boundary line; then northerly; then westerly and then in a southerly direction along the said Fulton County-Clayton County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary line with the Pulton County-Fayette County boundary line; then in a southwesterly direction following the meanderings of the said Pulton County-Payette County boundary line to its intersection with the Fulton County-Coweta County boundary line; then westerly along the Fulton County-Coweta boundary line to the intersection of said boundary line with the Fulton County-Douglas County boundary line at the Chattahoochee River; then in a north erly direction following the meanderings of the Fulton CountyDouglas County boundary line and the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary line along the Chattahoochee River to the point where Utoy Creek flows into the Chattahoochee River; then in an easterly direction along the south side of said creek to a point where Fairburn Road intersects said creek, which point is just south of the intersection of Fairburn Road with Cascade Road; then in a north erly direction along the east side of Fairburn Road to its inter section with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; then continuing in a northerly direction along the east side of the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to the intersection of said railroad and Brownlee Road in the city limits of Atlanta; then in a southerly direction along the western side of Brownlee Road to the intersection of said road with North Utoy Creek; then in a generally eastern direction along the south side of said creek fol lowing the meandering thereof to a point in the John A. White Park where Beecher Court would intersect said creek if extended in a southerly direction into said park; then north along the imagi nary extension of Beecher Court to Beecher Court thence continu ing in a northerly direction along the eastern side of Beecher Court to its intersection with Beecher Street; then in an eastern

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direction along the south side of Beecher Street to its intersection with Donnally Avenue; then in a southeasterly direction along the southwest side of Donnally Avenue to its intersection with Lawton Street; then in a northeasterly direction along the southeast side of Lawton Street to its intersection with White Street and Beecher Street and the point of beginning.

35. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly de scribed as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southern boundary of Land Lot 108 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which southern boundary is Gordon Street and Glenn Street, in Atlanta, Georgia, and at the intersection of Gordon and Glenn Streets with the Cen tral of Georgia Railroad; then in a northerly direction along the east side of the right-of-way of the Central of Georgia Railway to the intersection of said railroad with Fair Street; then in a northwesterly direction along the northeast side of Fair Street to its intersection with Walker Street; then north along the east side of Walker Street to its intersection with Nelson Street; then north eastwardly along the south side of Nelson Street to its inter section with Elliott Street; then continuing in a northerly direc tion along the east side of Elliott Street to the intersection of Elliott Street with Simpson Street and the Georgia Railroad; then in a southeasterly direction along the southwest side of the rightof-way of the Georgia Railroad to its intersection with Magnolia Street; then continuing along the right-of-way of the Georgia Railway in a southeasterly direction, which is also the southern boundary of Senatorial District 37 of Fulton County, to the inter section of the said right-of-way with Oakland Avenue, which is at the northwest corner of Oakland Cemetery; then in a southerly direction along the west side of Oakland Avenue to the north side of Memorial Drive; then west along the north side of Memorial Drive to Kelly Street; then south along the west side of Kelly Street, and continuing across the East Expressway to the exten sion of Kelly Street continuing to the intersection of Kelly Street with Glenwood Avenue; then west along the north side of Glenwood Avenue to Connally Street; then south along the west side of Connally Street to its intersection with the north side of Fulton Street; then west along the north side of Fulton Street and fol lowing the north side of Fulton Street, north then west to the intersection of Fulton Street with the west side of Capitol Avenue; then south along the west side of Capitol Avenue to its intersection with the Atlanta and West Point Railroad; then southwestwardly along the north side of the right-of-way of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to its intersection with the South Expressway (Interstate 75) ; then south along the west side of the South Ex pressway to a point where said expressway intersects the boundary line between Hapeville and Atlanta's city limits; then in a south erly direction, following the Hapeville-Atlanta boundary line to the Central of Georgia Railroad; then westwardly following the Hapeville-Atlanta boundary line to a point where said boundary turns south; then south along said Atlanta-Hapeville boundary to the point where said boundary intersects with the Fulton CountyClayton County boundary line; then west along said county bound ary line to a point where said boundary line turns south; then

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continuing south along said boundary line to a point where it turns west, then west along said Fulton County-Clayton County boundary line to a point where it turns north; then north along said boundary line a point where it intersects the Atlanta and West Point right-of-way, which right-of-way also is the eastern boundary of Senatorial District 34, to the intersection of said Atlanta and West Point right-of-way with the Central of Georgia right-of-way; then continuing in a northerly direction along the east side of the Central of Georgia right-of-way and the boundary line of the 34th Senatorial District, to a point where said railroad right-of-way intersects with Gordon Street and Glenn Street and the point of beginning.

36. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on the eastern border of Land Lot 14 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which is also the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line, at a point on said boundary where it intersects with the right-of-way of the Georgia Railroad; then in a southwestern direction along the south side of the rightof-way of the Georgia Railway to the intersection of said right-ofway with Oakland Avenue, which is at the northwest corner of Oakland Cemetery; then in a southerly direction following the eastern boundary of the 35th Senatorial District, and continuing to follow the meanderings of said boundary south along Oakland Avenue, west along Memorial Drive, south along Kelly Street, west along Glenwood Avenue, south along Connally Street, west, north and west again along Fulton Street, thence south along Capitol Avenue, thence southwestwardly along the right-of-way of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad, thence south along the South Expressway, and thence continuing to follow the boundary of said Senatorial District 35 along the Atlanta-Hapeville boundary line to the intersection thereof with the Fulton-Clayton County bound ary; then east along the Fulton County and Clayton County bound ary line to its intersection with the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line; then north along the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line to its intersection with the Georgia Railroad rightof-way and the point of beginning.

37. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

Beginning at a point on the eastern border of Land Lot 10 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which border is also the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line, where the South ern Railroad intersects the said eastern border of Land Lot 10; then in a southerly direction along the Fulton-DeKalb County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Georgia Railroad which intersection is on the eastern boundary of Land Lot 14 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia; then in a south western direction along the north side of the right-of-way of the Georgia Railroad and continuing along the north side of said right-of-way as same turns to the north, and continuing in a northwestern direction along said right-of-way, generally parallel

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with Decatur Street and Marietta Street in downtown Atlanta, to the intersection of said right-of-way with Magnolia Street; then in a northeasterly direction along the west side of Magnolia Street to its intersection with Luckie Street and Cain Street; then in an easterly direction along the south side of Cain Street to the inter section of Cain Street and Williams Street; then in a northerly direction along the eastern side of Williams Street to its intersec tion with North Avenue; then in an eastern direction along the south side of North Avenue to the intersection of North Avenue with West Peachtree Street; then north along the east side of West Peachtree Street to its intersection with Tenth Street; then east along the south side of Tenth Street to its intersection at Monroe Drive with the right-of-way of the Southern Railroad; then north along the east side of the right-of-way of the Southern Rail road to the intersection of said right-of-way with the Fulton-DeKalb County boundary line and the point of beginning.

38. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the southern boundary of Land Lot 108 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which southern boundary is Gordon and Glenn Streets, and at the intersection of Gordon and Glenn Streets with the Central of Georgia Railroad; then in a southerly direction along the eastern side of the right-ofway of the Central of Georgia Railway to a point on the said rightof-way where Lee Street intersects with West Whitehall Street; then in a northerly direction along the east side of Lee Street to its intersection with Beecher Street; then in a westerly direction along the north boundary of Senatorial District 34 of Fulton County, fol lowing Beecher Street, Lawton Street, Beecher Street, Beecher Court, North Utoy Creek, Brownlee Road, the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, Fairburn Road, Utoy Creek, westwardly to the Chattahoochee River, at which point the north bounda ry of Senatorial District 34 intersects the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary line; then in a northeasterly direction following the meanderings of the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary line along the Chattahoochee River to a point where the Southern Rail road crosses the Chattahoochee River, at which point the south western boundary of Senatorial District 39 intersects the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary; then in an easterly direction follow ing the southwestern boundary of the 39th Senatorial District along the Southern Railroad, Marietta Road, Perry Boulevard, West Marietta Street, continuing to follow said boundary south along Ashby Street; then easterly along Gordon Street to the intersec
tion of Gordon with Glenn Streets and the Central of Georgia Rail road and the point of beginning.

39. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly de scribed as follows:

Beginning at a point on the southern boundary of Land Lot 108 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which southern boundary is Gordon and Glenn Streets, and at the intersection of Gordon and Glenn Streets with the Central of Georgia Railroad;

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then north along the northwest side of the right-of-way of the Central of Georgia Railroad to the intersection of said railroad with Fair Street; then northwestwardly along the southwest side of Fair Street to its intersection with Walker Street; then north along the west side of Walker Street to its intersection with Nelson Street; then northeastwardly along the north side of Nelson Street to its intersection with Elliott Street; then continuing in a northerly direction along the west side of Elliott Street to the intersection of
Elliott with Simpson Street and the Georgia Railroad; then in a southeasterly direction along the east side of the right-of-way of the Georgia Railroad to the intersection of said railroad and Mag nolia Street; then in a northeasterly direction along Magnolia Street, which is the eastern boundary of Senatorial District 37 and con tinuing along the eastern boundary of Senatorial District 37 along Cain Street, Williams Street, North Avenue, West Peachtree Street, Tenth Street to the right-of-way of the Southern Railway and con tinuing along said boundary in a northerly direction along the right-of-way of the Southern Railway to the intersection of the said right-of-way with the main line of the Southern Railway in Land Lot 103 of the 17th District of Fulton County; then in a south easterly direction along the northwest side of the right-of-way of the main line of the said Southern Railway to the intersection of said railway with the northwest leg of the Atlanta Expressway; then in a northwesterly direction along the south side of the said Northwest Expressway to its intersection with Peachtree Creek; then in a westerly direction along the south side of said creek following the meanderings thereof to Moores Mill Road; then in a southwesterly direction along the southeast side of Moores Mill Road to the intersection of Moores Mill Road with the Seaboard Air Line Railway; then in a northwesterly direction along the southwest side of the right-of-way of the Seaboard Railway to the point where the Seaboard Air Line Railway crosses the Chatta hoochee River and the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary; then in a southwesterly direction along the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary and the Chattahoochee River to a point in Land Lot 263 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, where the Southern Railway crosses the Chattahoochee River and said boundary: then in a southeasterly direction along the northeast side of the right-ofway of the Southern Railway to the intersection of said railroad with Marietta Road; then in a southerly direction along the east side of Marietta Road to the intersection with Perry Boulevard; then southeasterly along the north side of Perry Boulevard to its intersection with West Marietta Street, and continuing along the north side of West Marietta in a southeasterly direction to its intersection with Ashby Street; then southerly along the east side of Ashby Street to the intersection of Ashby Street and Gordon Street; then east along the north side of Gordon Street to the inter section of Gordon Street with Glenn Street and the Central of Georgia Railway and the point of beginning.

40. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning on the eastern border of Land Lot 10 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which border is also the FultonDeKalb County boundary line, at a point where the Southern Rail-

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way intersects with the said eastern border of the said Land Lot 10 and the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary; then in a southerly direction following the northwest boundary of Senatorial District 37, along the northwest side of the Southern Railway rightof-way, and continuing to follow said right-of-way along the border of Senatorial District 39 to a point where said right-of-way inter
sects the northwest leg of the Atlanta Expressway; then continuing along the northside of the northwest leg of the said expressway to its intersection with Peachtree Creek; then in a westwardly direction on the north side of Peachtree Creek continuing to follow
the north boundary of Senatorial District 39, following the meanderings of said creek to Moores Mill Road; then continuing to follow the boundary of Senatorial District 39 along the northwest side of
Moores Mill Road to the Seaboard Air Line Railroad; then north westwardly along the northeast side of said railroad right-of-way to the Chattahoochee River and the Fulton County-Cobb County
boundary; then in a northerly direction along the Fulton County-
Cobb County boundary and the Chattahoochee River so long as the said boundary follows the meanderings of said river; then con tinuing to follow the meanderings of the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary line to the intersection thereof with the Fulton CountyCherokee County boundary; then in a northerly direction following the meanderings of the Cherokee-Fulton County boundary line to a point where said boundary line turns eastwardly; then eastwardly
along the Cherokee-Fulton County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Fulton County-Forsyth County boundary line; then southerly and then southeasterly following the meander ings of the Fulton County-Forsyth County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Fulton County-Gwinnett County boundary line; then southwestwardly following meanderings of the Fulton County-Gwinnett County boundary line to the inter section of said boundary with the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary lines; then in a westwardly direction, and then in a south erly direction, following the meanderings of the Fulton CountyDeKalb County line to its intersection with the Southern Railway right-of-way and the point of beginning.

41. That portion of DeKalb County more particularly described as follows:

All that part of DeKalb County lying and being in Militia Districts 524, 686, 1416, 572, 1327, 1045, 637, 1398, 563, 683, 487 as presently laid out plus Sagamore Election District as such election district existed on November 8, 1966.

42. That portion of DeKalb County more particularly described as follows:

All that part of DeKalb County lying and being in Militia District 531, as presently laid out, less Sagamore and Knollwood Elections Districts as such election districts existed on November 8, 1966.

43. That portion of DeKalb County more particularly described as follows:

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All that part of DeKalb County lying and being in Militia Districts 1379, 1586, 1666, 1342, 536, 1448, as presently laid out, plus Knollwood Election District as such election district existed on November 8, 1966.

44. Clayton, Henry and Rockdale.

45. Putnam, Jasper, Morgan, Newton, Walton, and Jones.

46. Oconee, Clarke, Madison and Oglethorpe.

47. Banks, Elbert, Franklin, Hart and Stephens.

48. Barrow, Gwinnett and Jackson.

49. Dawson, Forsyth, Hall and Lumpkin.

50. Fannin, Gilmer, Habersham, Pickens, Rabun, Towns, Union and White.

51. Bartow, Cherokee and Gordon.

52. Floyd County.

53. Chattooga, Dade and Walker.

54. Catoosa, Murray and Whitfield.

55. DeKalb County.

56. Fulton County.

The above Districts shall be effective for the purpose of electing the members who are to take office in 1969.

In the event Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the Contitution is not amended so as to authorize the Senate to consist of 56 members, Districts 55 and 56 shall not exist and there shall be 54 Senatorial Districts, numbered 1 through 54, composed as hereinabove provided.

The members elected from the above Districts shall take office on the convening day of the session of the General Assembly of Georgia on the second Monday in January of 1969, and shall hold office for one term and until their successors are elected and take the oath of office for the next succeeding term.

After the said amendment of Article III, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution, the members elected to succeed those mem bers taking office in January of 1969 shall be elected from the

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Districts hereinabove provided, except that Districts 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 55 and 56 shall be composed as follows:

34. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the point where the north line of Land Lot 121 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, intersects Lee Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west side of Lee Street to the intersection of Lee Street with West Whitehall Street and the west side of the right-of-way of the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence southerly along the western side of the Central of Georgia Railroad right-of-way to a point where the Atlanta and West Point Railway merges with the Central of Georgia Railroad, in the City of East Point; thence continuing in a southerly direction along the western side of the right-of-way of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to the intersection of said right-of-way with the Fulton County-Clay ton County boundary line; thence northerly; thence westerly and thence in a southerly direction along the said Fulton County-Clayton County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary line with the Fulton County-Fayette County boundary line; thence in a southwesterly direction following the meanderings of the said Fulton County-Fayette County boundary line to its intersection with the Fulton County-Coweta County boundary line; thence westerly along the Fulton County-Coweta County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary line with the Fulton
County-Douglas County boundary line at the Chattahoochee River; thence in a northerly direction following the meanderings of the Fulton County-Douglas County boundary line and the Fulton County Cobb County boundary line along the Chattahoochee River to the point where the Utoy Creek flows into the Chattahoochee River; thence in an easterly direction along the south side of said creek to a point where Fairburn Road intersects said creek, which point is just south of the intersection of Fairburn Road with Cascade Road; thence in a northerly direction along the east side of Fairburn Road to its intersection with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad; thence continuing in a northerly direction along the east side of the right-of-way of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad to the inter section of said railroad and Brownlee Road in the city limits of Atlanta; thence in a southerly direction along the western side of Brownlee Road to the intersection of said road with North Utoy Creek; thence in a generally eastern direction along the south side of said creek following the meanderings thereof to a point in the John A. White Park where Beecher Court would intersect said creek if extended in a southerly direction into said park; thence north along the imaginary extension of Beecher Court to Beecher Court; thence southerly along the westerly line of John A. White Park to Cascade Road; thence southwesterly along the south side of Cascade Road to Sandtown Road; thence southeasterly along the south side of Sandtown Road to Venetian Drive; thence easterly along the south side of Venetian Drive and continuing along the north line of Land Lot 136 and 121 to the point of beginning.

35. That portion of Fulton County, Georgia, more particularly described as follows:

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BEGINNING at the point where the north line of Land Lot 121 of the 14th District of Fulton County intersects Lee Street; thence in a southerly direction along the west side of Lee Street to its intersection with W. Whitehall Street, and thence south along the west side of the right-of-way of Central of Georgia Railroad; thence southerly along the west side of Central of Georgia Railroad rightof-way to the point where Central of Georgia merges with A. & W. P. Railroad in the City of East Point; thence continuing in a southerly direction along the west side of the right-of-way of the A. & W. P. Railroad to Fulton-Clayton County boundary lines; thence easterly along said boundary line to the east line of Land Lot 96; thence north along the east line of Land Lot 96 to the north side of Central of Georgia Railroad; thence southeast along said Railroad to the west side of the South Expressway (1-75); thence north along the west side of the South Expressway (1-75) to the A. & W. P. Railroad; thence northeast along said Railroad to its intersection with Capitol Avenue and the Southern Railway; thence northwest along the southwest side of Southern Railway to McDaniel Street; thence south along the east side of McDaniel Street to the A. & W. P. Railroad; thence westerly along the south side of the A. & W. P. Railroad to the right-of-way of the L. & N. Railroad; thence northwesterly along the southwest side of the L. & N. Rail road to Gordon Street; thence northwest along the south side of Gordon Street to the Westview Cemetery; thence southerly and westerly along the boundary of Westview Cemetery to the northeast corner of Land Lot 182 of the 14th District of Fulton County; thence south along the eastern line of Land Lot 182 to Utoy Creek; thence in a generally easterly direction along the south side of said Creek, and following the meanderings thereof to a point in John A. White Park where Beecher Court would intersect said Creek if extended in a southerly direction into the park; thence southerly along the west line of John A. White Park to Cascade Road; thence southwest along Cascade Road to Sandtown Road; thence southeasterly along the north side of Sandtown Road to Venetian Drive; thence easterly along the north side of Venetian Drive and continuing along the north line of Land Lots 136 and 121 to the point of beginning.

36. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:
Beginning on the eastern border of Land Lot 14 of the 14th District of Fulton County, which is also the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line, at a point on said boundary where it inter sects with the right-of-way of the Georgia Railroad; thence in a southwestern direction along the south side of the right-of-way of the Georgia Railway to the intersection of said right-of-way with Oakland Avenue, which is at the northwest corner of Oakland Cemetery; thence south along the west side of Oakland Cemetery to the north side of Memorial Drive; thence east along the north side of Memorial Drive to the east side of Cherokee Avenue; thence south along the east side of Cherokee Avenue to Georgia Avenue; thence west along the south side of Georgia Avenue to the east side of Capitol Avenue; thence south along the east side of Capitol Avenue to the right-of-way of the A. & W. P. Railroad; thence southwest along the south side of the right-of-way of the A. & W. P. Railroad to the South Expressway (1-75); thence

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southerly along the easterly side of the South Expressway (1-75) to Central of Georgia Railroad; thence westerly along the Central of Georgia Railroad to the east line of Land Lot 96 of the 14th Dis trict; thence south along the east line of Land Lot 96 to a line forming the boundary between Pulton and Clayton Counties; thence east along said boundary line to the line dividing Pulton and DeKalb Counties; thence north along the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line to its intersection with the Georgia Railroad rightof-way and the point of beginning.

37. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the eastern border of Land Lot 10 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which border is also the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line, where the Southern Railroad intersects the said eastern border of Land Lot 10; and thence in a southerly direction along the Fulton-DeKalb County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Georgia Railroad which intersection is on the eastern boundary of Land Lot 14 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia; thence in a southwestern direction along the north side of the right-of-way of the Georgia Railroad and continuing along the north side of said right-of-way to its intersection with Oakland Avenue; running thence south along Oakland Avenue to Memorial Drive; west along Memorial Drive to Kelly Street; south along Kelly Street to Glenwood Avenue; west along Glenwood Avenue to Connally Street; south along Connally Street to Fulton Street; west along Fulton Street with offset at Martin Street to Capitol Avenue; north along Capitol Avenue, the southwest projection of Butler Street, and Butler Street to Forrest Avenue, east along Forrest Avenue to Argonne Avenue; north along Argonne Avenue to 10th Street; east along 10th Street to its intersection with the Southern Railroad Belt Line; north along the Southern Railroad Belt Line and the Southern Railroad Main Line to its intersection with the FultonDeKalb County boundary and the point of beginning.

38. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

Beginning at a point on the southern boundary of Land Lot 108 of the 14th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which southern boundary is Gordon and Glenn Streets, and at the intersection of Gordon and Glenn Streets with the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence in a southerly direction along the eastern side of the rightof-way of the Central of Georgia railway to a point on the said right-of-way where Lee Street intersects with West Whitehall Street; thence west to the north side of the L. & N. Railroad Belt Line; thence northwest along the north side of the L. & N. Railroad Belt Line to Gordon Street; thence northwest along the north side of Gordon Street to Westview Cemetery; thence south and south westerly to the northeast corner of Land Lot 182; thence south along the east line of Land Lot 182 to Utoy Creek; thence north westerly, southerly and westerly along the meanderings of Utoy Creek to the Chattahoochee River; thence in a northeasternly

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direction following the meanderings of the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary line along the Chattahoochee River to Proctor Creek; thence southeasterly along Proctor Creek to Hollywood Road; thence north at Hollywood Road to the Southern Railroad; thence southeast along the south side of the Southern Railroad to the west side of the L. & N. Railroad; thence southeast along the southwest right-of-way of the L. & N. Railroad to the south side of Bankhead Highway; thence east along Bankhead Highway to Ashby Street; thence south along the west side of Ashby Street to the south side of Gordon Street; thence east along Gordon Street to the Central of Georgia Railroad at the point of beginning.

39. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the intersection of the Northwest Expressway and Peachtree Creek; running thence west along Peachtree Creek and following the meanderings thereof to its intersection with Moore's Mill Road; running thence south along Moore's Mill Road to its intersection with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad; running thence northwest along the Seaboard Air Line Railroad to the Chattahoochee River; running thence south along the Chattahoochee River to Proctor Creek; thence southeast along Proctor Creek to Hollywood Road; thence north at Hollywood Road to the Southern Railroad; thence southeast along the south side of Southern Railroad to the west side of the L. &. N. Railroad; thence southeast along the southwest side of the L. & N. Railroad to the south side of Bankhead Highway; thence east along Bankhead Highway to Ashby Street; thence south along the west side of Ashby Street to the south side of Gordon Street; thence east along Gordon Street to the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence south along the Central of Georgia Railroad to a point on the right-of-way where Lee Street intersects the west side of West Whitehall; thence west to the north side of the L. & N. Railroad Belt Line; thence southeasterly along the northeast side of the L. & N. Belt Line to its intersection with the A. & W. P. Railroad; thence east along the A. & W. P. Railroad to McDaniel Street; thence north on McDaniel Street to the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence northeast along the Cen tral of Georgia Railroad to Fair Street; thence northwest along Fair Street to Walker Street; thence northeast along Walker Street to Nelson Street; thence northeast along Nelson Street to Elliott Street; thence north along Elliott Street to the Georgia Railroad; thence southeast along the Georgia Railroad to the projection of Cain Street; thence east along the projection of Cain Street and Cain Street to Williams Street; thence north along Williams Street to North Avenue; thence west along North Avenue to State Street; thence north along State Street to Hemphill Avenue; thence north west along Hemphill Avenue to the Southern Railroad; thence southwest along the Southern Railroad to Howell Mill Road; thence north along Howell Mill Road to the Northwest Expressway; thence north along the Northwest Expressway to Peachtree Creek and the point of beginning.

40. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

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BEGINNING at the southeast corner of Land Lot 7 of the 17th District of Fulton County, Georgia, which point is also on the Fulton-DeKalb County border; running thence in a westerly direc tion along the Southern Land Lot line of Land Lots 7, 47 and 60 of the 17th District to the intersection of said Land Lot lines with East Wesley Road; continuing thence in a westerly direction along East Wesley Road and West Wesley Road to its intersection with Howell Mill Road; running thence south along Howell Mill Road to its intersection with Peachtree Creek; running thence westerly along said Peachtree Creek and following the meanderings thereof to its intersection with Moore's Mill Road; running thence south along Moore's Mill Road to its intersection with Seaboard Airline Railroad; running thence northwest along Seaboard Airline Railroad to the Chattahoochee River, and the Fulton County-Cobb County boundary; thence in a northerly direction along the Fulton County-
Cobb County boundary and the Chattahoochee River so long as the said boundary follows the meanderings of said river; thence con tinuing to follow the meanderings of the Fulton County-Cobb Coun ty boundary line to the intersection thereof with the Fulton County Cherokee County boundary; thence in a northerly direction following the meanderings of the Cherokee-Fulton County boundary line to a point where said boundary line turns eastwardly; thence eastwardly along the Cherokee-Fulton County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Fulton County-Forsyth County boundary line; thence southerly and thence southeasterly following the meanderings of the Fulton County-Forsyth County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Fulton County-Gwinnett County boundary line; thence southwestwardly following the me anderings of the Fulton County-Gwinnett County boundary line to the intersection of said boundary with the Fulton County-DeKalb County boundary line; thence in a westwardly direction, and thence in a southerly direction, following the meanderings of the Fulton County-DeKalb County line to the southeast corner of Land Lot 7 of the 17th District and the point of beginning.

41. That portion of DeKalb County contained in the following election districts as such election districts existed on November 8, 1966:

Shallowford Montgomery Huntley Hills Doraville Jim Cherry Chamblee South Chamblee Warren Brookhaven Skyland Hawthorne Henderson Tucker Woodward

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Sagamore Briar Lake Laurel Ridge Rehoboth.
42. That portion of DeKalb County contained in the following election districts as such election districts existed on November 8, 1966:
Johnson Estates "A" Kittredge W. D. Thomson Johnson Estates "B" Emory Medlock Fernbank Ponce de Leon Glenwood-Decatur Edgewood "B" Edgewood "C" Edgewood "A" North Kirkwood.

43. That portion of DeKalb County contained in the following election districts as such election districts existed on November 8, 1966:
South Kirkwood Eastlake Knollwood East Atlanta Parkview Skyhaven Terry Mill Leslie J. Steele Toney Wadsworth Gresham Park Cedar Grove Southwest DeKalb McWilliams Phillips.

55. That portion of DeKalb County contained in the following election districts as such election districts existed on November 8, 1966:
Clarkston Stone Mountain

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Scottdale Pine Lake Oakhurst Winnona College Heights Hooper Alexander Avondale Midway Evans "B" Evans "A" Redan Diamonds Lithonia.

56. That portion of Fulton County, more particularly described as follows:

BEGINNING at the southeast corner of Land Lot 7 of the 17th District of Pulton County, Georgia, which point is also on the Fulton-DeKalb County border; running thence in a westerly direc tion along the southern Land Lot line of Land Lots 7, 47 and 60 of the 17th District to the intersection of said Land Lot lines with East Wesley Road; continuing thence in a westerly direction along East Wesley Road and West Wesley Road to its intersection with Howell Mill Road; running thence south along Howell Mill Road to its intersection with Peachtree Creek; running thence westerly along said Peachtree Creek and following the meanderings thereof to the intersection of Peachtree Creek with the Northwest Express way; running thence south along the Northwest Expressway to its intersection with Howell Mill Road; thence south along Howell Mill Road to its intersection with the Southern Railroad; thence north along the Southern Railroad to Hemphill Avenue; southeast along Hemphill Avenue to State Street; south along State Street to North Avenue; east on North Avenue to Williams Street; south on Williams Street to Cain Street; west on Cain Street and the extension thereof to the Georgia Railroad; north along the Georgia Railroad to Elliott Street; south along Elliott Street to Nelson Street; south west along Nelson Street to the intersection of Walker Street; southwest along Walker Street to the intersection of Fair Street; thence southeast along Fair Street to the intersection of the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence southwest along the Central of Georgia Railroad to the intersection of McDaniel Street; thence south along McDaniel Street to the intersection of the Southern Railroad; thence southeast along the Southern Railroad to the intersection of Capitol Avenue; thence north along Capitol Avenue to Georgia Avenue; thence east along Georgia Avenue to Cherokee Avenue; thence north along Cherokee Avenue to Memorial Drive; west along Memorial Drive to Kelly Street; south along Kelly Street to Glenwood Avenue; west along Glenwood Avenue to Connally Street; south along Connally Street to Fulton Street; west along Fulton Street with offset north at Martin Street to Capitol Avenue; north along Capitol Avenue, the southwest projection of Butler Street, and Butler Street to Forrest Avenue; east along Forrest Avenue to

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Argonne Avenue; north along Argonne Avenue to 10th Street; east along 10th Street to its intersection with the Southern Railroad Belt Line; north along the Southern Railroad Belt Line and the Southern Railroad Main Line to its intersection with the Fulton-DeKalb County boundary; thence north along the Fulton-DeKalb boundary to the southeast corner of Land Lot 7 of the 17th District and the point of beginning.

The above districts shall be effective for the purpose of electing the members who are to represent such districts.

Until such times as hereinabove provided, the Senatorial Dis tricts which exist or existed prior to the above Districts shall con tinue in full force and effect, and the members of the Senate elected from such Districts shall continue to serve throughout the terms for which they were elected.

Each Senator must be a resident of his own. Senatorial District and shall be elected by the voters of his own District. At the time of his election, a member of the Senate must have been a resident of the District from which elected for at least one year immediately preceding such time."

Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this act, which shall remain of full force and effect. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Kennedy of the 4th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 121 by striking from Section 1, quoted Section 47-102, all that language relating to Senatorial District No. 4 and substituting in lieu thereof new language to read as follows:
"4. Bullock, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Screven and Tattnall." By striking from Section 1, quoted Section 47-102, all that language relating to Senatorial District No. 21 and substituting in lieu thereof new language to read as follows:
"21. Burke, Emanuel, Jefferson and Jenkins."

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Kennedy of the 4th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

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A roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Carter Cox Dean Eldridge Flowers Gardner

Gillis Holley Kennedy Kidd Knight Lee London Miller Minish

Padgett Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Spinks Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Conway Fincher of 51st
Gregory Hall Hensley

Hill Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Moore Plunkett Smalley

Smith of 18th Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 25, nays 19, and the amendment was lost.
Senator Minish of the 48th offered the following amendment: Amend the committee substitute to SB 121, Section 1, subsection
47, strike Banks and in subsection 48, add Banks.
On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Minish of the 48th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.
A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th

Andrews Cox

Dean Eldridge

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London Miller Minish Padgett Pennington

Rowan Spinks Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Bateman Chapman Conway Fincher of 51st Gardner Gregory Hall Hensley

Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Plunkett Searcey Shea Smalley

Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 19, nays 22, and the amendment was lost.

Senator Dean of the 6th offered the following amendment:
Amend the committee substitute to SB 121, section 3, relating to District 6, (page 5), by adding "Jeff Davis" and in District 19, (page 6), striking the words "Jeff Davis".

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Dean of the 6th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Cox Dean Eldridge

Flowers Kennedy Knight Lee London Miller Minish

Padgett Pennington Rowan Searcey Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Broun Chapman Conway Pincher of 51st Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kidd

Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 21, nays 18, and the amendment was lost.

Senator Rowan of the 8th offered the following amendment to the committee substitute to SB 121.
Amend committee substitute by striking Echols in sub-section 7 and inserting Echols in sub-section 8.

On the adoption of the amendment to the substitute, the ayes were 11, nays 19, and the amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 1, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Smith of the 18th moved that SB 121 be immediately transmitted to the House.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 3, and the motion prevailed.

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Senator Wesberry of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following explanation be incorporated in the journal, and consent was granted.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th explained his negative votes on SR 46 and SB 121 as follows:

"I believe that the proposed plan of Reapportionment finally eradicates the invidious discrimination again metropolitan areas in Georgia which has existed for so long in the composition of the State Senate. I deeply regret that I must cast my vote against the first fair plan of apportionment which has come before the Senate since I have been a member of this body, however, I cannot in good conscience support an increase in the size of either House of this Legislature as I believe that both Houses are too large."

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by substitute the following bill of the Senate to wit:

SB 75. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Adams of the 5th and Gardner of the 1st:
A bill to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 328. By Messrs. Caldwell of the 51st, Walling of the 118th, Brantley of the 63rd, Ballard of the 37th, Gates of the 123rd and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the apportionment of the membership of the House of Representatives, so as to provide for the apportionment of the members of the House of Representatives; to provide for Representative Districts; and for other purposes.

Senator London of the 50th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 328 by striking from Section 1 the following:
"District 4: Fannin and Gilmer--1 Representative,"
"District 5: Union, Lumpkin and Dawson--1 Representative" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"District 4: Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Lumpkin and Dawson-- 2 representatives", and further amending said Section 1 by renum bering the remaining Districts accordingly.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 7, nays 22, and the amendment was lost.

Senator Dean of the 6th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 328 as follows: By renumbering District Nos. 59 through 116 as District Nos. 60
through 117, respectively. By striking the language:
"District No. 58: Jeff Davis, Appling, Bacon & Pierce--2 Representatives."
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"District No. 58: Jeff Davis & Appling--1 Representative.
District No. 59: Bacon & Pierce--1 Representative.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Dean of the 6th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Dean

Eldridge

Rowan

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Conway Pincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley

Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Knight Lee Miller Moore Padgett Pennington

Plunkett Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 3, nays 34, and the amendment was lost.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Smith of the 18th moved that HB 328 be immediately transmitted to the House.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following explanation of his vote be incorporated in the journal, and the consent was granted.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th explained his vote on HB 328 as follows:

"I do not believe that this bill removes the long existing discrimination against metropolitan area representation completely. It is a further step in the right direction.

I support this bill because the need for reducing the size of the House, in my opinion, exceeds the need for exact apportionment according to population at this time. I believe that any opportunity to reduce the size of the House should be taken. Therefore, I support this bill. I commend the House for passing this bill reducing its size."

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

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SB 75. By Senators Conway of the 41st, Adams of the 5th and Gardner of the 1st:
A bill to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Mr. Jones of the 76th District offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to create the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Commission within the Executive Branch of State Government; to provide for the appointment of members of the Commission; to pro vide the powers, duties, authorities, and limitations of the Commission; to provide the procedure for the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Commission within the Executive Branch of State Govern ment, hereinafter referred to as "the Commission". The Commission may contract with any department, board, agency of the State, local, or Federal government; the University System of Georgia, or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; non profit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with all the purposes of this act.
The principal activity of the Commission will be to plan, promote and develop an oceanographic research complex. The Commission may delegate to one or more of its members, or to its officers, agents, and employees such powers and duties as it may deem proper.
Section 2. The Commission shall be directed and governed by a Board of Trustees of nine members as follows:
(1) The Chancellor of the University of Georgia,
(2) The Chairman of the Georgia Science and Technology Com mission,
(3) The Chairman of the Georgia Department of Industry and Trade,
(4) The Chairman of the Georgia Ports Authority,
(5) The remaining five members shall be selected for their ex perience and capability in technical and economic development, and shall be appointed from the following areas:
(a) One member from the congressional district encompassing the Savannah area,

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(b) One member from the congressional district encompassing the Brunswick area,

(c) Three members from the State at large.

The five members provided for in this subsection shall be appointed in the following manner:

(1) The Georgia Science and Technology Commission shall nomi nate three persons for each position, and the Governor shall appoint one of the three nominees for each such position. Two of the citizen members shall have initial terms of two years each, beginning on the effective date of this act, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(2) Two of the citizen members shall have initial terms of four years each beginning on the efective date of this act, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.

(3) One of the citizen members shall have a six-year term begin ning on the effective date of this act, and until his successor is appointed and qualified.

(4) Thereafter, all terms of such members shall be for six years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. The governing Board of Trustees shall elect from its membership a chairman and a vice-chairman, who shall serve terms of two years each, and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. No vacancy on the Board shall impair the right of the quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Board; at every meeting and in every instance a majority vote shall authorize any legal act of the Board, including all things necessary to authorize and issue bonds. The members of the Board shall not be entitled to compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to and shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The Board shall make rules and regulations for its own government. The Commission may employ an executive director who shall serve at the pleasure of the Board.

The members of the Board shall be accountable in all respects as trustees. The Board shall provide for the keeping of suitable books and records of all existing facility rental contracts, all income and receipts of every kind and shall submit such books together with a statement
of the Board's financial position, to the State Auditor for such audit and inspection as the State Auditor may deem wise, once a year on or about the close of the State's fiscal year. All records of the Commission shall be subject to the provisions of the act approved February 27, 1959 (Ga. Laws 1959, p. 88), providing for the inspection of public records.

Section 3. Definitions. As used in this act, the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) The words "the Commission" shall mean the Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Commission or the Board of Trustees.

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(b) The word "project" shall be deemed to mean and include one or more facilities as defined in sub-paragraph (c) of this Section.

(c) The word "facility" shall be deemed to mean a structure or complex of structures approved by the Commission including the land thereof for the purpose of pursuing research, academic, industrial and other related activities conducted by: local, State, or Federal govern ment agencies; the University System of Georgia, or any of its com ponent parts; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and the Commission.
Section 4. Powers. The Commission shall have the powers:
(a) To have a seal and alter the same at pleasure;

(b) To acquire, by purchase, lease or otherwise, and to hold, lease, and dispose of real and personal property of every kind and character for its purposes;
(c) To appoint such additional officers, who need not be members of the Board as the Board deems advisable, and to employ such experts, employees, and agents as may be, in its judgment, necessary, to fix their compensation and to promote and discharge such officers, employees, and agents;

(d) To make such contracts as the legitimate and necessary pur poses of this Act shall require and to execute and perform such facility lease contracts with: local, State or Federal government agencies; the University System of Georgia, or any of its component units; other public or private colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; foundations; corporations; private business firms; and individuals as shall be consonant with all the purposes of this act, and to make all contracts necessary for the projects as defined and described in this act; provided, that all contracts for the construction of projects shall be let by public bid upon plans and specifications approved by the Board or its successors in office;
(e) To construct, erect, repair, own, maintain, add to, extend, im prove, operate and manage projects, as hereinabove defined, to be lo cated on property owned by the Commission.
(f) To contract with other State departments, boards, commissions, agencies, bureaus and authorities to provide for the financing or con struction of projects or both.
(g) To exercise any power usually possessed by other departments of the Executive Branch of State Government.

(h) To study and plan a complex which may include research, academic, industrial, and other related activities conducted by: local, State, or Federal government agencies, the University System of Geor gia, or any of its component units, other public or private colleges and

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universities; non-profit organizations, foundations, corporations; private business firms; and individuals;

(i) To establish criteria for the participation of those various en tities in the complex, to promote their participation in the complex, and to negotiate with such entities to arrange for their location in the com plex;

(j) To receive funds, facilities, land, or other support from local, State, and Federal governments; from nonprofit organizations and foundations; and from business firms and individuals, in any form, such as grants, allocations, gifts, exchanges, or rentals.

Section 5. Cooperation with University System of Georgia. It is expected that the oceanographic research center to be planned, promoted, and developed by the Commission will include an institute for oceanogra phic studies to be owned and operated by the University System of Georgia. The Commission is hereby authorized to transfer land and/or facilities to the University System for this purpose. The Commission is further authorized to contract with the University System for as sistance in planning the complex. If and when the revenues of the Commission permit, the Commission is authorized to allocate funds to assist in supporting the institute.

Section 6. Cooperation with Other States. It is envisioned that a number of states may be persuaded to collaborate in the development of the complex. The Commission is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with agencies of other states for participation in the com plex. The University System of Georgia is hereby authorized to enter into agreements with institutions of other states for joint use of the institute.

Section 7. Power to Lease Projects. The Commission is authorized and empowered, as owner of such projects as it may cause to be con structed, to offer, as lessor, to lease such projects for terms not ex ceeding 50 years from the date of execution; such leases may provide for the advance payment of agreed sums of yearly or monthly rental, which payments may begin on execution of leases, such dates being prior to the completion of such projects or otherwise, and may obligate the lessees and/or their successors to pay such sums for the lease of such project and in addition, to obligate itself to pay for, or perform all maintenance, upkeep and repair or any other reasonable expense of such project, provided, that no such lease shall be binding upon or a valid act of the Commission as to a lessee where the lessee is any State government agency or the University System of Georgia, or any of its component units until and unless the Commission shall have secured a certificate from the State Auditor that the yearly rental obligations under such lease shall fall within the existing power of such State agency or the University System of Georgia, or any of its component units, to make such obligations.

Section 8. Projects, Revenues, Rents, and Earnings: Use. The Com mission is hereby authorized to fix rentals and other charges which the lessees shall pay to the Commission for the use of such project and

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to charge and collect the same to lease and make contracts with lessees with respect to the use of said lessees of any project.

Section 9. Rules and Regulations for Operation of Projects. It shall be the duty of the Commission to prescribe rules and regulations for the operation of each project constructed under the provisions of this Act, including rules and regulations to insure maximum use of each such project.

Section 10. Annual Report. The Commission shall make an annual report to the Georgia General Assembly which shall include a report on all funds and properties received or disbursed.

Section 11. Liberal Construction of Act. The act being for the welfare of the State and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof.

Section 12. Effect of Partial Invalidity of Act. The provisions of this act are severable, and if any of its provisions shall be held uncon stitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the decision of such court shall not affect the remaining provisions.

Section 13. Repealing Clause. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Conway of the 41st moved that the Senate agree to the House substitute to SB 75.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House substitute was agreed to.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of consider ing the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appropria tions heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Conference Committee on HB 40 makes the following report and recommendations:

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That both the Senate and House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the Senate Appropriations Committee Substitute to HB 40 be adopted with the following changes:

1. By adding the following proviso at the end of Section 10:

"Provided, however, that said amount shall be used to employ temporary help only and such help shall not be retained after June 30, 1967."

2. Strike Section 11 and insert in lieu thereof the following Sec tion 11:

"Section 11. Secretary of State.

A. Combined Divisions 1966-67 ..-______.___..,,.__._._.__-----.-__.....-$55,000.00

B. Examining Boards 1966-67 .-_-______-_________________________..-.-_..____._.________._....._$35,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Supple mental Budget shall be changed to read as follows:
1966-67 Personal Services -..___.._..___..-..._....._.__.........___...._--.......$70,500.00
Operating Expenses .__.....__----__..__-.-_-._-...-.........__.._..-.$19,500.00"

3. Strike the figure "$30,827,124.38" and insert in lieu thereof the figure "$30,787,124.38".

Respectfully submitted,
For the House:
Odom of the 79th Irvin of the llth Jones of the 76th

For the Senate:
Plunkett of the 30th McKenzie of the 17th Holloway of the 12th

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley

Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Knight Lee Maclntyre Minish Moore Noble Padgett Pennington

Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry
Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 39, nays 0, and the report was adopted.

Senator Pincher of the 51st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Welfare, and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th:
A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for disclosure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

SB 94. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, approved April 5, 1961, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Minish of the 48th asked unanimous consent that SB 94 be imme diately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 148. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide persons exempt from jury duty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 148 by adding to "59-112" of section 1 a new subsec tion "(d)" to read as follows:
"Any woman of this State who does not desire to serve upon juries shall notify the jury commissioners of the county in which she resides in writing to that effect, and thereupon the jury com missioners shall not place the name of such woman in the jury box for said county."

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Webb of the llth called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Carter Chapman Cox Dean Fincher of 54th Gillis
Hall Hill Holloway

Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McKenzie Moore Noble

Plunkett Shea Smith of 18th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Conway

Eldridge Flowers Gregory Holley

Johnson of 42nd Rowan Smith of 34th

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 11, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 154. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to regulate the holding of sporting and entertainment events; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 154 by striking from the title the following:
"broadcast such events, to repeal conflicting laws;",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"broadcast such events; to provide for certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws;".
By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and inserting in lieu there of a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall only apply to each such competitive sporting event or entertainment event for which, by the 30th day immediately preceding such event, the spon-

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sors or holders thereof have no tickets for sale to the general public."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; to authorize the Director of Probation to fix the compensation of the Assistant Director of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senator Hall of the 52nd asked unanimous consent that SB 161 be post poned until March 9, 1967.

The consent was granted.

SB 166. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Cox of the 21st and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act providing for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the state under the Old-Age & Survivors Insurance provisions of Title II of Federal Social Security Act, to provide that any state grant funds allocated to municipalities for street work may be withheld to satisfy any claim of Employment Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Retirement offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act making provisions for cover age of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the

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State under the old-age and survivors insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended, approved December 21, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, November-December Session, p. 294), as amended, particularly by an act approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 75), so as to provide that any State grant funds allocated to municipali ties may be withheld to satisfy any claim of the State agency adminis tering the Federal-State Social Security Agreement arriving through the failure of a municipality to make contributions and reports to such State agency as required by any agreement for the coverage of the municipality's employees; to provide a penalty for the failure of a municipality to make required contributions and reports to such State agency; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act making provision for coverage of certain offi cers and employees of political subdivisions of the State under the oldage and survivors insurance provisions of Title II of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended, approved December 21, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, November-December Session, p. 294), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 75), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection to Section 4 to be known as Sub section 4 (g), to read as follows:

"(g) Should the governing authority of any incorporated municipality which has entered into a plan of coverage for its em ployees with the State agency as provided for in this Section, fail to make collection from its employees and to make reports and pay ments agreed to in such plan of coverage, it shall be the duty of the State agency to notify the State Treasurer of such failure and thereupon it shall be the duty of the State Treasurer to withhold from such municipal governing authority any State appropria tions allocated to such municipality until the State Treasurer re ceives authorization from the State agency to release such funds. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed, upon certi fied request of the State agency, to remit to the State agency from such withheld funds the amount necessary to cover the remittances which such municipal governing authority has failed to pay to the State agency under the provisions agreed to in its plan of coverage. It shall be illegal for the State Treasurer to pay out or release such funds, after notice from the State agency, unless the provisions of this Section are complied with. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to release all such withheld funds upon authorization from the State agency.
"Should any municipal corporation fail to make collections from its employees or fail to make reports and payments to the State agency as agreed to in its plan of coverage, such defaulting munici pal corporation shall be subject to a penalty of ten percent of the delinquent payments.
"The governing authority of each municipal corporation which has entered into a plan of coverage for its employees with the

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State agency shall enact an ordinance in which it agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of the State agency in regards to collections from its employees and in making reports and pay ments to the State agency. The municipal corporation shall pledge in its adopting ordinance the amount which it would receive in State grant funds as security for assurance that it will make col lections from its employees, submit required reports, and remit payments to the State agency as agreed to in its plan of coverage. If the amount of State grant funds which a municipal corporation is entitled to receive, is less than its annual payment to the State agency, then the State agency may require such municipal cor poration to deposit in escrow in accordance with rules and regula tions of the State agency an amount which, when added to the State grant funds to which such municipality is entitled, would total an amount sufficient to meet the municipal corporation's obligations of reporting and remitting collections to the State
agency."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House to-wit:

HB 313. By Messrs. Northcutt of the 35th, Leggett of the 21st and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the revocation and suspension of drivers and chauffeurs licenses and any other provisions of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act to the contrary, so as to provide that the Trial Judge may have discretion to permit a driver or chauffeur

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whose license is necessary in the conduct of his business to operate a vehicle for business purposes, during the period of suspension or re vocation; and for other purposes.

HB 613. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages; and for other purposes.

HB 342. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Current Income Tax Act of 1960", so as to provide for the payment of the amount of tax withheld from employees' wages on a monthly basis under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HE 202. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 456. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to provide that in the event a salary adjustment applicable to all Merit System employees of a department of state government is ap proved by the State Personnel Board; and for other purposes.

HB 89. By Messrs. Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th, Smith and Gaynor of the 114th and Richardson of the 116th:
A bill to provide for alternative times for making tax returns; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 148. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th: A bill to amend section 30-105 of the Georgia Code of 1933, so as to provide the information that must be contained in the petition, and

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to remove the necessity of pleading the facts upon which the grounds of divorce are predicated unless the respondent shall within 30 days from the date of service upon the respondent make a written demand for a statement of the fact upon which the grounds are predicated; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 151. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th: A bill to amend chapter 30-2 of the Code, relating to alimony, so as to provide that a grant of attorney's fees at any time during the pendency of a divorce action or alimony shall be a final judgment as to the amount granted; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the biil, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 185. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other pur poses.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend Section 2 of HB 185 by striking the following language from Section 2A(b) thereof:
"Said assistant solicitor general is hereby authorized to serve in the place of the solicitor general in the absence or disqualifica tion of the solicitor general,"

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and by changing the period before said language to a comma, so that when so amended Section 2A(b) of Section 2 thereof will read as follows:

" (b) The solicitor general is hereby authorized to appoint one assistant solicitor general, to serve at the pleasure of the solicitor general, who shall assist the solicitor general in the performance of his duties, and said assistant solicitor general shall be clothed with all the powers and authority of the solicitor general. Said assistant solicitor general shall be compensated in the amount of nine thousand, six hundred dollars ($9,600.00) per annum, which shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Clayton County. Said assistant solicitor general is hereby pro hibited from engaging in the private practice of law."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 196. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to further regulate the incorporation and renewal of charters of credit unions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 198. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide for the liquidation of credit unions; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 343. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A bill to amend an act revising, consolidating and superseding the laws of this State relative to game and fish, so as to provide that any person qualifying under Section 94A of this act may fish for bait in salt waters with power drawn nets at any time; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 417. By Mr. Cooper of the 16th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Solicitor Gen eral of the Northwestern Judicial Circuit known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 44, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 117. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A resolution relative to granting an easement to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 138. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th: A resolution authorizing the grant of an easement and transfer of cer tain real property located in Jenkins County; and for other purposes.

Senator Cox of the 21st asked unanimous consent that HR 138 be postponed until March 9, 1967.

The consent was granted.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolution of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 14. SB 36. SB 37. SB 38. SB 94. SB 89. SB 91. SB 99. SB 100. SB 101. SB 121.

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Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administra tive Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 75. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

HB 313. By Messrs. Northcutt of the 35th, Leggett of the 21st and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the revocation and suspension of drivers and chauffeurs licenses and any other provision of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act to the contrary, so as to provide that the Trial Judge may have discretion to permit a driver or chauffeur whose license is necessary in the conduct of his business to operate a vehicle for business purposes during the period of suspension or revocation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 342. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960", so as to provide for the payment of the amount of tax withheld from employees' wages on a monthly basis under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

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HB 456. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to provide that in the event a salary adjustment applicable to all merit system employees of a department of state government is approved by the State Personnel Board, and by the State Budget Bureau, then no Merit System employees of that department receive the adjustment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 613. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Temperance.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th moved that HB 613 be engrossed.

On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 2, and the motion prevailed.

HR 202. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, March 9, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Jack Hill "Ward, pastor, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Georgia.

The roll was called, and the following senators answered to their names:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge
Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London
Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens
Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Senator Smith of the 18th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Rules, and recommitted to the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government:

SB 179. By Senators Adams of the 26th, Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the "State Legislative Department of Criminal Investi gation"; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 655. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of any county in this State with a population of not less than 7,370 nor more than 7,400, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 656. By Messrs. Smith, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to supplement the existing laws of this State which enable DeKalb County to exercise the powers of planning, zoning and rezoning; and for other purposes.

HB 658. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Warner Robins, so as to change the name of the City Court of Warner Robins; and for other purposes.

HB 659. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenue for Dade County, so as to change the commissioner's travel expense allowance; and for other purposes.
HB 660. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend an act establishing a salary system of compensation for the Sheriff of Dade County, so as to change the Sheriff's expense allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 661. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of the tax collector and tax receiver of Dade Gouty, so as to increase the expense allowance for clerical help for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

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HB 665. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Henry County Water Authority, so as to change the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.

HB 666. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.

HB 667. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Henry County Development Authority", which was ratified by the people of Henry County at the general election; and for other purposes.

HB 668. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Henry County; and for other purposes.

SB 70. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to create the Polk County Water Authority and to authorize such Authority to acquire self-liquidating projects embracing sources of water supply and the distribution and sale of water; and for other purposes.

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to change the terms of office of initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District; and for other purposes.

HB 415. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend an Act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

HB 398. By Mr. Farrar of the 118th:
A bill to amend Section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia so as to provide for a change in salary of Coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HR 67. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide a direct method of appeal and review of errors from the Criminal Court of Fulton County to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the correction of errors from said court; and for other purposes.

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HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.

HR 196. By Messrs. Cooper, Wood and Williams of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to create a Civil Service system for persons other than elected officials, whose salaries are paid out of the funds of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HB 20. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 58. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and others:
A bill to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale of any weapon carried illegally or used in the commission of a crime or the attempt to commit a crime against any person; and for other purposes.

HB 69. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus; and for other purposes.

HB 392. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to appeal Sections 83-101 through 83-106 and 83-118 of the Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 427. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-409 relating to the qualifications and requirements prescribed prior to issuing a Master Barber Certificate of Registration; and for other purposes.

HB 437. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend the Act approved March 15, 1933, providing purchases for passenger-carrying trucks for the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.

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HB 531. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; and for other pur poses.

HB 530. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Scholarship Com mission; and for other purposes.

HB 397. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Hale of the 1st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to be known as the "Water Resources Planning and Coordinating Act"; and for other purposes.

HB 561. By Messrs. Hale of the 1st, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to provide for a tax on each deed, instrument or other writing by which any real estate is sold, transferred or conveyed when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00; and for other purposes.

HB 596. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide that the Supervisor of Purchases shall be authorized to obtain a contract for liability insurance or an endorsement to exist ing contracts for liability insurance; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

HB 40. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to provide supplementary appropriations for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, in addition to any other appro priations heretofore or hereafter made for the operating of the agency of the State provided for herein; and for other purposes.

HB 41. By Messrs. Moore of the 20th, Barber of the 24th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to declare teaching a profession with all rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the House to-wit:

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HR 37. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement under which certain persons will be entitled to obtain water from Black Rock Moun tain State Park; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 177. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 178. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that no municipality in this State with a population of more than 350,000 persons shall own or maintain any dwelling or other real property for the benefit of its agents, employees or elected officials unless such agents, officials, or employees shall reimburse such municipality for the use of such dwelling or other real property at the fair rental value of such property; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 180. By Senator Cox of the 21st:
A bill to repeal Section 24-3104 of the Code of Ga., relating to the com pensation of court reporters by counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 185. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Smith of the 18th:
A bill pertaining to the assessment of public service corporation fees in a sufficient amount to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the amount of such fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 186. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Holley of the 22nd and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill relating to registration of non-resident accountants, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking & Finance.

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SR 79. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Cox of the 21st, Rowan of the 8th, Young of the 13th and Dean of the 6th:
A resolution naming the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

SR 76. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A resolution to relieve All-State Bonding Company as surety on four appearance bonds and to cancel four Fi Fas issued against All-State Bonding Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 20. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 58. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and others: A bill to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale of any weapon carried illegally or used in the commission of a crime against any person; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 69. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
HB 392. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A bill to appeal Sections 83-101 through 83-106 and 83-118 of the Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 397. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Hale of the 1st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to be known as the "Water Resources Planning and Coordinating Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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HB 398. By Mr. Farrar of the 118th:
A bill to amend Section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia so as to provide for a change in salary of Coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 415. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend an act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 427. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-409 relating to the qualifications and requirements prescribed prior to issuing a Master Barber Certificate of Registration; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 437. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend the act approved March 15, 1933, providing purchases for passenger-carrying trucks for the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HB 530. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Scholarship Commis sion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on University System of Georgia.
HB 531. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on University System of Georgia.
HB 561. By Messrs. Hale of the 1st, Steis of the 100th and others: A bill to provide for a tax on each deed, instrument or other writing by which any real estate is sold, transferred or conveyed when the consideration or value of interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

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HB 596. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide that the Supervisor of Purchases shall be authorized to obtain a contract for liability insurance or an endorsement to exist ing contracts for liability insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 655. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of any county in this State with a population of not less than 7,370 nor more than 7,400, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 656. By Messrs. Smith, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to supplement the existing laws of this State which enable DeKalb County to exercise the powers of planning, zoning and rezoning; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 658. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Warner Robins, so as to change the name of the City Court of Warner Robins; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 659. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dade County, so as to change the Commissioner's travel expense allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 660. My Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a salary system of compensation for the Sheriff of Dade County, so as to change the Sheriff's expense allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 661. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of the tax collector and tax receiver of Dade County, so as to increase the expense allowance for clerical help for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 665. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Henry County Water Authority, so as to change the membership of said authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 666. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 667. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Henry County Development Authority", which was ratified by the people of Henry County at the general election; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 668. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Henry County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 67. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide a direct method of appeal and review of errors from the Criminal Court of Pulton County to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the correction of errors from said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Consti-

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tution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.
Eeferred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HR 196. By Messrs. Cooper, Wood and Williams of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to create a Civil Service system for persons other than elected officials, whose salaries are paid out of funds of Hall County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 37. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement under which certain persons will be entitled to obtain water from Black Rock Moun tain State Park; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 41. By Messrs. Moore of the 20th, Barber of the 24th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to declare teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibili ties and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 172. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill entitled "An act to establish a method for providing parks and recreational systems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County"; and providing an alternate system for the maintenance and operation of parks in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

SB 173. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd, London of the 50th, Kidd of the 25th, Holloway of the 12th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law"; and for other purposes.

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SB 174. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide for the practice of psychodrama in the State of Georgia; to provide for the creation of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Directors of Psychodrama; to provide the procedure con nected with the foregoing repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

SB 175. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide that the school boards of any school districts that maintain a recognized public school shall establish and maintain special educational facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

SB 176. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 179. By Senators Adams of the 26th, Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the "State Legislative Department of Criminal In vestigation"; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SR 75. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Hill of the 29th:
A resolution authorizing the transfer by the State of Georgia of real property commonly known as Senoia State Park (The Senoia Recrea tion Area) and the improvements thereon; and for other purposes.

SR 77. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a program to grant scholarships or other assistance to the children of law enforce ment officers, firemen and prison guards, who are permanently dis abled or killed in the line of duty, to provide for ratification or rejec tion; and for other purposes.

HB 138. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th and Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide for the use of speed detection devices by counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HB 27. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend Code Section. 34-802 relating to certain public officials being elected at the November election so as to provide that such Sec tion shall not apply to members of county governing authorities in counties of a certain population under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

HB 81. By Mr. Ross of the 31st:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to creditable service; and for other purposes.

HB 131. By Messrs. Walling and Farrar of the 118th, and Jenkins of the 119th:
A bill to provide for a county board of elections in each county having a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

HB 160. By Messrs. Henderson of the 102nd, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to provide that the State Board of Education shall provide for a course of instruction in all of the public schools of this State in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette and the social graces relating to the par taking of meals; and for other purposes.

HB 258. By Messrs. Egan of the 141st, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers and Consumers Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain munici palities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.

HB 279. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing State loans or grants to counties, so as to authorize State grants to certain counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 449. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to authorize the extension of gas services and gas distribution system into certain areas of Lee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 450. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Dougherty, so as to authorize the gov erning authority of Dougherty County to enter into certain agreements with the City of Albany; and for other purposes.

HB 473. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide that the State Highway Department of Georgia shall be entitled to receive and expend the three percentum non-matching funds from the Federal Government, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23, United States Code; to declare legislative intent; and for other purposes.

HB 474. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide for the control of outdoor advertising adjacent to any State-aid road which also is a part of the Interstate and Primary Systems of Highways, and for the administration of such controls; and for other purposes.

HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this act; and for other purposes.

HB 482. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 56-8B, relating to agents, solicitors, brokers, counselors, and adjusters, so as to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a special adjuster's license to certain qualified persons; and for other purposes.

HB 499. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Dean of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-1310 (2) (a), so as to provide that an additional annual license fee may be charged for each separate busi ness location; and for other purposes.

HB 510. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 114-101, relating to Workmen's Com pensation; and for other purposes.

HB 513. By Messrs. Funk of the 116th, Whaley and Tye of the 115th and others:
A bill to regulate the taking, capturing, or killing of diamondback ter rapins in the waters of this State; and for other purposes.

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HB 611. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the several acts creating and relative to the City Court of Savannah; and for other purposes.

HB 615. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Milan, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 618. My Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, so as to increase the maximum millage which may be levied by the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.

HB 619. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to change the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

HB 621. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Banks County, so as to provide an annual expense allow ance for the two commissioners who are not serving as chairman; and for other purposes.

HB 622. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn, so as to close a portion of a certain street; and for other purposes.

HB 623. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cook of the 123rd and others:
A bill to re-establish a Local Education Commission in Atlanta and Fulton County to continue the study combining the school systems of Fulton County and of the City of Atlanta, including the portion there of lying in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 628. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

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HB 629. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act amending the charter of the City of Hawkinsville, so as to authorize the City of Hawkinsville to provide for the codification of the ordinances of said city and to publish copies there for; and for other purposes.

HB 630. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Pulaski County into the office of tax commission ers; and for other purposes.

HB 631. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County; and for other purposes.

HB 632. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Bleckley County; and for other purposes.

HB 634. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 13-20 relating to the regulation of the business of banking, so as to change the provisions relating to the reserve required to be maintained by banks; and for other purposes.

HB 635. By Messrs. Games of the 129th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to establish the license fees which may be charged to any person, firm or corporation with a taxicab franchise and engaged in the taxicab business by all cities of this State having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.

HB 637. By Messrs. Cooper, Woods and Williams of the 6th:
A bill to create and establish a civil service system in Hall County for employees of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HB 640. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the governing authorities thereof shall adopt a uniform central accounting and bookkeeping sys tem; and for other purposes.

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HB 642. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of and the salary for an executive secretary and calendar clerk of the judge or judges presiding in civil matters of the superior courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 643. Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act authorizing certain counties in this State to establish and maintain a law library for the use of the judges, solici tors and other officials of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

HB 644. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of two superior court reporters or court stenographers to the judges of the superior courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of said court reporters; and for other purposes.

HB 645. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the court reporters, special bailiffs and secretaries to the superior court judge or judges of certain counties, so as to change the population classification of said Act; and for other purposes.

HB 647. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court, ordinary, and sheriff of Floyd County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy clerk of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

HB 648. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of and for the members of the board of roads and revenues of Floyd County, so as to provide an expense allowance for the chairman and other members; and for other purposes.

HB 649. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend on Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax

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commissioner, so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 650. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the city court of Floyd County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

HB 651. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Solicitor-General of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the clerk-typist; and for other purposes.

HR 14. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th: A resolution designating the A. W. Ledbetter Interchange; and for other purposes.
HR 121. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others: A resolution to reestablish the Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission; and for other purposes.
HR 192. By Mr. Black of the 56th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead exemption shall not apply to taxes assessed and collected by the taxing authorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of education as recommended by the Chat tahoochee County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
HB 313. By Messrs. Northcutt of the 35th, Leggett of the 21st and others: A bill to amend an act relating to the revocation and suspension of drivers and chauffeurs licenses and any other provision of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act to the contrary, so as to provide that the Trial Judge may have discretion to permit a driver or chauffeur whose license is necessary in the conduct of his business to operate a vehicle for business purposes during the period of suspension or revoca tion; and for other purposes.
HB 342. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960", so as to provide for the payment of the amount of tax with held from employees' wages on a monthly basis under certain circums tances; and for other purposes.

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HB 456. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to provide that in the event a salary adjustment applicable to all merit system employees of a department of state government is approved by the State Personnel Board, and by the State Budget Bureau, then no Merit System employees of that department receive the adjustment; and for other purposes.

HB 613. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th: A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages; and for other purposes.
HR 202. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia, to the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judi ciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same hack to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 128. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 171. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 64. Do Pass as Amended. HB 182. Do Pass. HB 215. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 306. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ap propriations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following

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bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 45. Do Pass by Substitute. Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Fincher of the 54th District, Chairman of the Committee on Temper ance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 613. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 54th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 176. Do Pass. HB 319. Do Pass. HB 449. Do Pass as Amended. HB 450. Do Pass. HB 602. Do Pass. HB 609. Do Pass. HB 611. Do Pass. HB 615. Do Pass. HB 618. Do Pass. HB 622. Do Pass.

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HB 628. Do Pass. HB 629. Do Pass. HB 630. Do Pass. HB 631. Do Pass. HB 632. Do Pass. HB 637. Do Pass. HB 640. Do Pass. HB 642. Do Pass. HB 644. Do Pass. HB 645. Do Pass. HB 647. Do Pass. HB 648. Do Pass. HB 649. Do Pass. HB 650. Do Pass. HB 651. Do Pass. HR 192. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
HB 295. Do Pass.
HB 336. Do Pass by Substitute.
HB 345. Do Pass as Amended.
HB 346. Do Pass.
HB 347. Do Pass.
HB 348. Do Pass.
HB 349. Do Pass.
HB 350. Do Pass.

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HB 351. Do Pass. HB 352. Do Pass. HB 355. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Secretary.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 203. Do Pass. HB 448. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Minish of 48th District, Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 33. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta", so as to empower the governing authority of Fulton County to fix the salaries of the judges and the solicitor general within certain minimum and maximum limitations; to appoint a special assistant and to fix his salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 239. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 239 by adding at the end of the phrase in the caption
"to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of said officer shall become the property of the county",
the following:
", with certain exceptions".
By renumbering Section 4, 5, 6, and 7 as 5, 6, 7 and 8 respectively.
By adding a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. All fees, fines, forfeitures, commissions, costs, al lowances, penalties, funds, monies and all other emoluments and perquisites of whatever kind which have accrued to the clerk of the superior court of Seminole County at the time this Act becomes effective and to which the clerk of the superior court is entitled, and which remain uncollected at the time this Act becomes effective, shall, when collected, be paid to the clerk of the superior court. The clerk of the superior court shall, however, report the collection of same to the governing authority of said county."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others: A bill to amend an act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and the

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office of constable in the City of Augusta, so as to change the com pensation of certain officers and personnel of said court; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 610 by striking from quoted Section 9 in Section 2 of said bill the words and figure "six thousand nine hundred fifteen ($6,915.00) dollars" as they appear in two places in said section and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure "seven thousand fortyone ($7,041.00) dollars".
By striking from said section the words and figure "four thousand seven hundred thirty-two ($4,732.00) dollars" as they appear in two places in said section and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure "four thousand eight hundred fifty-eight ($4,858.00) dollars".
By striking from said section the words and figure "four thousand two hundred sixty-nine ($4,269.00) dollars" and inserting in lieu there of the words and figure "four thousand three hundred ninety-five ($4,395.00) dollars".
By striking from said section the words and figure "four thousand nine hundred thirty-one ($4,931.00) dollars" and inserting in lieu there of the words and figure "five thousand fifty-seven ($5,057.00) dollars".
By striking from quoted Section 37 in Section 4 of said bill the words and figure "three thousand six hundred ($3,600.00) dollars" and inserting in lieu thereof the words and figure "three thousand seven hundred thirty-four ($3,734.00) dollars".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 465. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend the Civil and Criminal Court of Gwinnett County, so as to change the jurisdiction of the court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 541. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend Code section 92-6913, so as to provide that in certain counties where one fails to return for taxation penalty prescribed there for shall apply only to normally acquired property; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 542. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th: A bill to amend Code section 92-6208 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, so as to provide that in certain counties who shall fail to return his property for taxation shall be deemed to return such property at the same value as taxes were returned for the preceding year; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 550. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st: A bill to authorize certain counties to establish and maintain a Law Library for the use of judges, solicitors, ordinaries, and other officers of the courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 551. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to change the name of Thomaston Office Building Authority to "Thomaston-Upson County Office Building Authority"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 552. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston, so as to empower the mayor and city council to grant franchises and to limit the number thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 554. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Upson County, so as to authorize the Board of Com missioners to declare certain public county property unserviceable and to sell the same at private sale; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 575. By Mr. Rush of the 75th: A bill to amend an act providing that the Ordinary of Tattnall County shall receive compensation payable from the funds of Tattnall County in addition to fees, approved February 21, 1951, so as to increase the compensation of said Ordinary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 576. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Calhoun County, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 577. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act granting a new charter for the City of Leary, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 579. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 580. By Mr. Dailey of the 66th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the tax commis sioner of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 589. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd: A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary and clerk of the superior court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary and the allowance for clerical help for the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 590. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, tax collector, tax receiver, clerk of the superior court and the ordinary of Colquitt County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to author ize the governing authority to fix the salary of the clerk of the superior court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 591. By Messrs. Fallin and Matthews of the 94th:
A bill to amend an act creating a small claims court in each county of this State having a population of not less than 33,300 and not more than 34,056, so as to provide for the payment of a supplemental salary to the judges of such courts by the governing authorities of such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 600. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Glennville in the County of Tattnall, so as to provide the hours that the polls shall be open on election days; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 603. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to provide for staggered terms for the members of the Board of Education of Chattahoochee County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 604. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Chattahoochee County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 606. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000, so as to increase the compensation of the assistant solicitor-general and the stenographer clerks of said courts; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 607. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Augusta, so as to provide for the payment of certain law enforcement officers who are required to testify in recorder's court of the City of Augusta during their off-duty hours; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 608. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others: A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system for the solicitorgeneral of the Augusta Judicial Circuit and placing him upon an annual salary, so as to provide for the position of a chief assistant solicitor general for the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 612. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Utilities Commissioners for Catoosa County, so as to increase the membership of said board; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 170. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd, Coggin of the 35th, Shea of the 3rd and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Law of Georgia relating to general provisions concerning banks and banking, so as to provide that with the prior approval of the Superintendent of Banks a parent bank or branch bank may establish not more than one bank office or bank facility within certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 170 by striking from Section 1 the figure "13-201.1" where it appears immediately preceding the phrase "to read as follows;" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "13-203.1".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Padgett of the 23rd asked unanimous consent that SB 170 be im mediately transmitted to the House.

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The consent was granted.

SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to amend the "Statewide Probation Act" approved February 8, 1956, as amended, so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; to authorize the Director of Probation to fix the com pensation of the Assistant Director of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 161 by inserting in the title after the phrase "to author ize the State Board of Probation to fix the compensation of the assistant director of probation, not to exceed salary of director" the following: "and field supervisors"
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator Coggin of the 35th asked unanimous consent that SB 161 be im mediately transmitted to the House.

The consent was granted.

SB 118. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 84-7, relating to the regulation, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, so as to provide an additional classification of licenses to be known as "Condi tional licenses" for all holders of Georgia licenses to practice dentistry

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who do not currently maintain residence and domicile in this state; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 165. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, approved March 11, 1963, as amended, so as to provide for one additional inspector; to abolish the fixed salary for inspectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 70. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to Mr. E. E. Hogan; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 18th:
A bill to amend Code section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, as amended so as to provide that a refusal by the debtor to accept delivery of the notice shall be the equivalent of such notice; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of Subsection (c) thereof:
"The refusal of a debtor to accept delivery of the notice herein before specified shall be equivalent of such notice."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 21. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code section 30-127, relating to the custody of children in connection with the granting of divorces, so as to provide that in

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all divorce cases and in cases where a change of custody is sought, where the child has reached the age of 14 years, said child shall have the right to testify as to which parent with whom said child desires to live and the reason for such desire; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 54. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide the manner in which executors, administrators and trustees may satisfy certain bequests and transfers by distribution of assets in kind; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 55. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that any petit juror drawn, selected and summoned for service in the superior court of any county shall be legally competent and qualified to serve as a juror under certain conditions in any other court or courts having county-wide jurisdiction concurrent with the superior courts of this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 109. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 102-102, relating to general rules of con struction for statutes, so as to provide for additional time within which to complete certain actions when the final date for completing such action shall fall on a public or legal holiday; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 125. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Adams of the 125th, Dillon of the 128th, Daugherty of the 134th, Games of the 129th and Lambros of the 130th:
A bill to amend Code section 59-202 which relates to the number of grand jurors by changing the minimum number of grand jurors; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 230. By Mr. Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities of munici palities and counties to establish planning commissions, so as to remove restrictions which limit the appointment of public officials to planning commissions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 270. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, McDaniell and How ard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to permit the solicitor general to practice law to the extent that he may complete all cases and matters in which he was retained or employed prior to assuming the official duties of this office; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 316. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to authorize the solicitor general to appoint such additional investigators as may be approved by the governing authority of Cobb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 422. By Messrs. Northcutt, Gary and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act to add one additional judge of the Superior Court of the Clayton Judicial Circuit, so as to provide for two judges in said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

Senator Fincher of the 54th moved that the Senate insist on its position and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The president appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Carter of the 14th, Hensley of the 33rd and Wesberry of the 37th.
HR 138. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th: A resolution authorizing the grant of an easement and transfer of certain real property located in Jenkins County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Banking and Finance and recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 267. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Jones of the 112th, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-407A relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, so as to change the provisions relating to the service of process upon insurance companies in certain actions; and for other purposes.

HR 143. By Messrs. Gaynor and Smith of the 114th and others:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of an easement over, across and through certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Chatham County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 57. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, so as to provide that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Commis sioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals, to provide a de scription of such decals; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended by an act approved March 4, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 197), an act approved March 14, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 454), an act approved March 3, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), and an act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 508), so as to provide that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Commissioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals; to provide a description of such decals; to provide that such decals shall be attached to certain motor vehicles for which issued; to provide the procedure connected therewith; to provide penalties; to provide exemptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, approved March 9, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 659), as amended by an act approved March 4, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 197), an act approved March 14, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 454), an act approved March 3, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 68), and an act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 508), is hereby amended by adding to Section 3 a new subsection to be desig nated as subsection (d) to read as follows:

"(d) In addition to the issuance of license plates as herein before provided, the Revenue Commissioner and his agents shall, for each such plate issued, issue a numbered decal which shall be approximately 1" x 2" in size. Such decal shall be issued and accompany each license plate issued and the number of such decal shall be the same number as the license plate issued with it.

"Whenever the decal provided for herein shall be issued for a motor vehicle which is required to have a rear window or windshield, the decal shall, in the case of motor vehicles with rear windows, be attached to the inside of such rear window in the upper left corner, and where such motor vehicle does not have or is not required to have a rear window, but has or is required to have a windshield, the decal shall be attached to the inside of such windshield in the upper left corner. In either case, such decal shall be attached to either the rear window or the windshield by the owner or operator of such vehicle.

"The Revenue Commissioner shall provide for the issuance of duplicate decals when the original decal has been destroyed or lost for a fee of 50^ per duplicate decal. Such duplicate shall be in a form prescribed by the revenue commissioner and shall bear the same number as the original decal. When the original decal has been lost or destroyed, the owner of the vehicle for which issued shall,

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within five (5) days of either event, apply to the Revenue Commismissioner for a duplicate decal, and such decal shall be applied in the same manner as the original decal.

"Any person, required under this act to attach the original or
duplicate decal to the rear window or windshield of the motor vehicle for which issued, who willfully fails or refuses to attach such decal shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction therefor be punished as for a misdemeanor."

Section 2. The provisions of this act shall not apply to license plates issued to dealers and known as dealer's plates; nor shall the provisions of this act apply to any license plate issued for motorcycles; motor scooters, or any type of trailers.

Section 3. The provisions of this act shall become effective on January 1, 1969.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 296. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th, Johnson of the 40th, Vaughan and Harris of the 14th and Cole of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act requiring identification numbers of certain motor vehicles and component parts, so as to change the components requiring identification numbers; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 337. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the governing authorities and counties of this State to establish planning commissions, so as to in clude within the definition of streets, public building sites and public open spaces, right-of-way and facilities of or needed in connection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Seantor Maclntyre of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 33. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act to establish the criminal court of Atlanta, approved September 6, 1891, as amended by an act approved February 23, 1935, and as further amended by an act approved March 28, 1935, and as thereafter amended; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position on the following bill of the House and has appointed a Committee of Conference:

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

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The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following: Mr. Ward of the 2nd Mr. Shanahan of the 8th Mr. Smith of the 44th

Senator Fincher of the 51st asked unaimous consent that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Welfare and recommitted to the Committee on Institutions and Mental Health:
SB 174. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to provide for the practice of psychodrama in the State of Georgia; to provide for the creation of the State Board of Examiners of Certified Directors of Psychodrama; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 249. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963", so as to provide for additional definitions; and for other pur poses.

HB 595. By MJSETS. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to provide which animals may be hunted at night; to provide a procedure for condemning property used in the night hunting of deer; and for other purposes.

HB 617. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 8th, Moore of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-2430, relating to cancellation of in surance policies; and for other purposes.

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HB 61. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend Code Section 26-6908, relating to commercial fishing on Sunday; and for other purposes.

HB 157. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Appellate Practice Act of 1965", so as to redefine what judgments shall be subject to review; and for other purposes.

HB 522. By Messrs. Jones of the 112th and McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an Act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien; and for other purposes.

HB 594. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to authorize the Department of Family and Children Services to provide medical assistance; and for other purposes.

HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relating to process and service; and for other purposes.

The following bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

HB 61. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend Code section 26-6908, relating to commercial fishing on Sunday, so as to prohibit any person, firm or corporation from fishing with a net or seine or any other device which requires the sanc tion of a commercial fishing license on Sunday; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 157. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Appellate Practice Act of 1965", so as to redefine what judgments shall be subject to review; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relative to process and service; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 249. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963", so as to provide for additional definitions; to include aragonite liming materials and natural or ground aragonite under such definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 522. By Messrs. Jones of the 112th and McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed approved March 16, 1966, so as to further define certain terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 594. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill known as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to authorize the Department of Family and Children Services to provide medical assistance to recipients of assistance under Titles I, IV, X, XIV or XVI and to certain other individuals under 21 who are dependent children under this state's approved plan under Title IV; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HB 595. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to provide which animals may be hunted at night; to provide a procedure for condemning property used in the night hunting of deer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 617. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 8th, Moore of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-2430, relating to cancellation of in surance and renewals thereof shall not be terminated if the contract of insurance has been in effect for 60 days except for stated reasons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

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Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report;

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for trans mission to the House of Representatives.
SB 42. SB 148. SB 154. SB 161. SB 162. SB 164. SB 166. SB 170.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 113. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

HB 185. By Messrs. Lee, Gary and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The following committee report was read by the secretary:

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Senator Moore of the 31st district, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Public Utilities & Transportation has had under con sideration the following resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chair man, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 25. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Moore of 31st District,
Chairman.

Senator Pennington of the 45th moved that the Senate disagree to the adverse report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation on HR 25.

Senator Searcey of the 2nd moved that the Senate agree to the report of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation on HR 25.

The president ruled that the motion to agree took precedent, and on the motion, Senator Bateman of the 27th called for the ayes and nays, on the motion, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Carter Chapman Coggin Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st

Fincher of 54th Flowers Gregory Hensley Hill Kennedy McGill McKenzie

Moore Noble Rowan Searcey Stephens Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun

Conway Cox Gardner Gillis

Hall Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd

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Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Shea Smith of 18th

Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry

The roll call was verified.

On the motion, the ayes were 22, nays 29, and the motion was lost.

Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate resolve itself into a Com mittee of the Whole Senate, and the motion prevailed.

The Committee of the Whole was dissolved, and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.

Senator Moore of the 31st made the following report:

Mr. President, the Committee of the Whole Senate has had under considera tion HR 25 and has instructed me, as its chairman, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute.

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the West ern and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the "State Properties Control Code" (Code Chapter 91-1 A.), the State Properties Control Commission is empowered to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad through negotiation or through competitive bid; and
WHEREAS, Code Section 91-109a. (d) and (e) read as follows: "(d) If the commission formally determines the highest responsible

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bidder, the commission shall prepare the instrument of lease in at least four counterparts, which shall be immediately signed by the pro spective lessee whose signature shall be witnessed in the manner re quired for recording. Such signing shall constitute a bid by the pro spective lessee and such bid shall not be subject to revocation unless it is rejected by the General Assembly as hereinafter provided for. A Resolution containing an exact copy of the proposed lease, or to which an exact copy of the proposed lease is attached, shall be introduced in either the House of Representatives or the Senate, if then in regular session, or, if not in session at such time, at the next regular session. Such Resolution, in order to become effective, shall receive the same number of readings and go through the same procedure as a bill in both the House and the Senate. Such Resolution shall be considered by the Committee of the Whole House and by the Committee of the Whole Senate.

"(e) If the aforesaid Resolution shall be adopted during such regular session by a majority roll call vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the chairman of the commission shall forthwith execute such lease for and on behalf of the commis sion and thereupon both parties shall be bound by such lease. Such execution shall include the attachment to the lease of a certificate of the Secretary of State under seal showing that there has been recorded in his office a counterpart of such lease and any minutes of the commission, advertisement, notice, invitation for bids, legislative Resolution, and any other record concerning such lease."; and

WHEREAS, the State Properties Control Commission by resolution dated October 13, 1965, determined that the interest of the State and the people of the State of Georgia would be best served by competitive bidding for the lease of said Railroad; and

WHEREAS, the form of lease for the Western and Atlantic Rail road was completed after numerous conferences with, and public hear ings attended by, representatives of the parties who had indicated an interest in leasing the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and
WHEREAS, following advertising of invitation for bids as required by the State Properties Control Code, two bids were received; (1) The Southern Railway Company bidding $995,000.00 per year, and (2) The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company bidding $900,000.00 per year, with an alternate bid of 665,000.00 per year, plus a variable an nual rental based on application of a formula involving investment, revenue and operating ratio factors; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the highest re sponsible bidder is the Southern Railway Company; and
WHEREAS, the Western and Atlantic Railroad is not needed in any way for the operations of the various departments of the State government; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the aforesaid provisions of law, the pro spective lessee has signed the proposed lease in four counterparts, an exact copy of which is attached to this resolution.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the proposed lease is hereby accepted and the Chairman of the State Properties Control Commission, pursuant to the aforesaid provisions of law, is hereby authorized and directed to execute such lease for and on behalf of the State of Georgia and said Commission.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this Resolu tion to the aforesaid Chairman, to the Secretary of State and to the Southern Railway Company.

WHEREAS, by an Act of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, entitled "State Properties Control Code", approved February 21, 1964, and the Acts amendatory thereto approved March 24, 1965, and April 15, 1965, respectively, there was created a Commission to be known as the State Properties Control Commission, which Commission was by the provisions of said Acts authorized and empowered to lease and contract for the leasing of the railroad properties known as the Western & Atlantic Railroad, and was further authorized and empowered to fix and determine all the terms and conditions upon which the said property should be leased, except as limited by the provisions of said Acts, and was further authorized and empowered to agree upon all the terms and details of a formal lease contract, which upon being prepared by the said Commission and executed by the prospective Lessee should be transmitted to each House of the General Assembly if then in regular session and, if not, to the next regular session, for acceptance or re jection of said lease by said General Assembly as provided in the State Properties Control Code;
AND, WHEREAS, The said Commission, organized in pursuance of the provisions of said Acts, has, in regular meeting assembled, by resolution agreed to lease said property to SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, which resolution, together with all the terms and details of this lease contract, will be transmitted to the General Assembly by the said Com mission, as provided in Section 91-109A of said State Properties Control Code;
AND, WHEREAS, It is further provided in said Acts that when said lease contract shall have been so prepared and approved by the General Assembly, the same shall be executed by the Chairman of the State Properties Control Commission in behalf of the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE, made and entered into on this...------------------day of ----.------._------_----, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and ,,--------__----, by and between the said State of Georgia, (hereinafter referred to as "State"), acting through the State Properties Control Commission, and the said SOUTH ERN RAILWAY COMPANY, (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee"):

WITNESSETH:
ONE: The State, under and by authority of the said Act approved February 21, 1964, and the Acts amendatory thereof and supplemental

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thereto approved March 24, 1965, and April 15, 1965, respectively, and in pursuance thereof and of the said resolution of the said State Pro perties Control Commission, and in consideration of the premises and of the conditions, covenants and stipulations herein set forth, does here by lease, for a term of 25 years and 4 days beginning from and im mediately at the termination of the lease contract now existing (which will terminate on the 27th day of December, 1969), and ending on December 31, 1994, to said Lessee, viz; to SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, the State-owned property known as the Western & Atlan tic Railroad (a railroad running from the City of Atlanta, in the State of Georgia, to the City of Chattanooga, in the State of Tennessee), as more fully shown outlined in red and green on maps filed in the office of the State Properties Control Commission in Atlanta, Georgia, which maps have been duly endorsed by the Secretary of the Commission, for identification purposes, as being those referred to herein (including the railroad properties more specifically enumerated on the "Sidetrack Facilities List", attached to said maps and similarly endorsed); said lease to include the property so delineated on said maps and in said list [and such additional property as may be acquired for the Western & Atlantic Railroad by the present lessee (i. e., the lessee under the lease of the Western & Atlantic Railroad which terminates December 27, 1969) subsequent to the date of execution of this lease and prior to the beginning of the term of this lease] and all tracks, bridges, culverts, signals, buildings, communication lines, depots and all other structures located on said property, subject to the following Exceptions and Ad ditions :

EXCEPTIONS:

(A) Air, Mineral and Other Rights.

Except to the extent that air rights are, as of December 28, 1969, occupied by any structure used for railroad purposes (including any structure erected by Lessee or sublessees of the lease expiring on Dec ember 27, 1969) this lease does not include air rights, mineral rights or sub-surface easements, the State reserving the air rights, mineral rights and sub-surface easement rights and the right to grant the same but agreeing that it will not, without the written consent of Lessee, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, grant any such rights to any other or itself use air space or exploit minerals, (i) if such grant or the exercise of rights granted thereby or such use or exploitation will result in loss of support to or unreasonable interference with the leased property, including tracks or structures located thereon, or (ii) if such grant or the exercise of rights granted thereby or such use or exploitation will otherwise unreasonably interfere with the enjoyment of the leased property, including tracks and structures, for railroad purposes or with the enjoyment of the operation thereof for railroad purposes, or (iii) if such grant or the exercise of rights granted there by or such use or exploitation will reduce the clearance to a distance of less than 23 feet vertically above the top of the rails of said tracks or alongside any track to a distance less than 18 feet from the centerline thereof, the said 18 foot clearance to extend uniformly from a vertical extension upward of the said center line for a distance of twenty-three feet, Provided that

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(1) in those areas where, as of July 1, 1966, there were structures having vertical clearances of less than twenty-three feet or there were horizontal clearances of less than eighteen feet, the clearances existing on July 1, 1966 shall govern;

(2) in those areas where, as of July 1, 1966, there were grants of air rights providing for a lesser clearance than the said twenty-three foot and eighteen foot clearances, such lesser clearances shall govern, and, Provided further, that if in any of said areas, additional clearances shall become available, whether by reconstruction, modification, or demolition of any such structures, or otherwise, said additional clearance shall accrue to the benefit of the Lessee to a maximum of twenty-three feet above the top of the rails and of eighteen feet horizontally from the centerline of the nearest track.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, the minimum clearances in the event that power lines or communications lines, whether those of Lessee, the State or other persons, firms or corporations, shall in trude into the air space above the leased property, shall be not less than those specified from time to time by the Association of American Railroads for its member roads.

The State and the Lessee agree that in the event of exploitation of air or sub-surface easement rights, the State may require a relocation of tracks, but only if

(1) such relocation is necessary to permit the placement of any pillar providing support to a structure constructed in the use of air rights described in this paragraph (A) of this section ONE and

(2) there is no point at which said pillar can be placed consistent with sound engineering practices without necessitating the relocation of any tracks, and

(3) neither such relocated tracks nor the work of relocation will unreasonably interfere with the use by Lessee of the properties leased herein, or unreasonably reduce the operating capacity or operating con venience of said properties, whether only in the immediate vicinity of said relocated track or elsewhere on the said properties, and

(4) such relocation, including acquisition of additional land, and all other work and modifications of other tracks and structures neces sitated by such relocation are performed without cost to Lessee or any sublessee of Lessee and at such reasonable times and in accordance with such reasonable standards and specifications as may be established by Lessee.

Notwithstanding the vertical clearance limits specified hereinabove, Lessee and its sublessees may erect such structures (including any structure erected pursuant to a subletting qualifying under clause (3) of the first literary paragraph of Section Ten of this lease) as they may from time to time deem necessary or desirable for railroad operat ing purposes and such structures may extend and continue to extend into the then unoccupied air space above the clearance limits referred

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to in this Section so long as necessary or desirable or until such time or times as the State exercises the power to clear such air space as reserved to it in the next succeeding paragraph of this section ONE.

Except as to the Union Passenger Depot in Atlanta the State, in granting air rights, may provide for the removal of structures then occupying any part of the air space contained within such grant, such removal to take place not before the grantee of such air rights com mences the work of construction in exploitation of such rights, provided that such removal shall be performed without cost to Lessee or any sublessee of Lessee and at such reasonable time or times and in accord ance with such reasonable standards and specifications as may be established by Lessee and provided, further, that adequate replacement structures reasonably satisfactory to Lessee (and a sublessee, if one be affected) as to location, design, physical condition and facilitation of its operations (including those of a sublessee, if one be affected) shall be provided without cost to Lessee or any sublessee of Lessee, the work of replacement to be performed at such reasonable time or times and in accordance with such reasonable standards and specifications as may be established by Lessee, provided that any replacement structures provided under this section (or structures provided as temporary sub stitute for such replacement structures) shall be completed and avail able for use prior to commencing the work of removal or relocation of the existing structures being replaced.

The State also agrees that, at the request of the Lessee, it will negotiate with the Lessee the need in such air rights areas for increased clearances for railroad operations and if it finds the proposed adjust ments to be in the best interest of the State and the Western & Atlantic Railroad, this lease shall be reopened, amended or supplemented, for the purpose only of providing such increased clearances as are found reasonable, upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the State, the decision of the State as to such reopening, amending or supplementing to be final. The State further agrees that it will, a reasonable time prior to granting any air, mineral or sub-surface ease ment rights, fully consult with Lessee to determine what, if any, plans are being considered for additions, improvements, or changes to the tracks, signals or structures of the railroad which may be affected by the granting of such rights and that due consideration will be given to such plans.

If any air, mineral or sub-surface easement or other rights shall be granted by the State, the State shall confer with the Lessee a reason able time prior to making such grant and there shall be included in the agreements by which said rights are granted or made from time to time such reasonable conditions, consistent with the provisions of this lease, on the use, exercise and exploitation of said rights as may be required for the purpose of assuring to Lessee operation of the leased properties in a safe, convenient, expeditious, economical and healthful manner. If the State shall itself use, exercise, or exploit any such rights it shall do so consistently with such reasonable conditions as may be required.

Except to the extent the State has the power under such grants to impose such restrictions, none of the air rights restrictions hereinabove

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contained shall apply to those air rights grants made by the State prior to July 1, 1966. However, in approving plans and specifications relating to, and in establishing or imposing conditions and standards upon, the use, exercise and exploitation of any air, mineral or other rights, that may have been granted by the State prior to December 28, 1969, the State shall likewise confer with the Lessee a reasonable time prior to such approval, establishment or imposition and shall, to the extent the State has the power under such grants so to do, establish or impose on the use, exercise and exploitation of said air, mineral, sub-surface ease ment or other rights such reasonable conditions and standards, consistent with the provisions of this lease, as may be required for the purpose of assuring to Lessee operation of the leased properties in a safe, con venient, expeditious, economical and healthful manner.

Nothing in this lease shall operate to prevent Lessee from recover ing from any person, firm or corporation compensation for and reim bursement of any loss, expenses or damage suffered by Lessee by reason of the action of any such person, firm or corporation or its em ployees, agents or servants in the use or exploitation of any air, mineral or sub-surface rights. No action for such loss, expenses or damage shall lie against the State except on the grounds of breach of contract.

(B) Chattanooga Depot Property.

This lease includes so much of the present passenger depot property located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, west of Board Street and South of Ninth Street (as outlined in green on the aforesaid maps filed in the office of the State Properties Control Commission) as is owned by the State only until the passenger depot located on said property is re located in accordance with the provisions of "Chattanooga Railroad Grade Crossing Elimination Project - General Plan 'N' " or otherwise, at which time so much of said passenger depot property as is owned by the State will revert to the possession and control of the state.

(C) Other Chattanooga Property.

This lease includes the property located between Market Street and Broad Street in Chattanooga, Tennessee, (as outlined by cross-hatched green lines on the aforesaid maps filed in the office of the State Pro perties Control Commission) subject to the following proviso:

Should the City of Chattanooga or other governmental authority extend Lindsay Street in said City across the State's property, then at the time of such extension all property included in this lease and lying north of the southern boundary of that street shall revert to the pos session and control of the State. In like manner, should Newby Street in said City be so extended, and at the time of such extension, should the City of Chattanooga decline to permit the Western & Atlantic Rail road property north of such extended Newby Street thereafter to be used for railroad operating purposes, then all property included in this lease and lying north of the southern boundary of such extended Newby Street will similarly revert to the State, except to the extent that it may theretofore have so reverted.

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(D) Marietta Depot Property.

This lease includes so much of the depot property at Marietta, Georgia, as is outlined in green on the aforesaid maps filed in the office of the State Properties Control Commission only so long as the depot located thereon shall be used for passenger train purposes. Said des cribed portion shall, in the event the depot on said property shall cease to be so used, revert upon such cessation to the possession and control of the State. The balance of said depot property shall continue to be subject to this lease for the full term thereof.

(E) Atlanta Depot Property.

This lease shall include the Atlanta Union Passenger Building and so much of the passenger depot property in Atlanta, Georgia, as is out lined in green on the aforesaid maps only so long as there is passenger train service originating or terminating in the Atlanta Union Passenger Depot and being operated over substantially the entire length of the Western & Atlantic Railroad. In the event discontinuance of said serv ice shall be authorized and effected, then 90 days thereafter said Depot
Building (including the air space, subject to the clearance provisions of this lease, between Forsyth Street and Spring Street not separately leased as of December 28, 1969) shall revert to the possession and control of the State. As to the balance of the property outlined in green, the parties hereto will consider, in good faith, the further need of Lessee for railroad purposes of any or all thereof, to the end of reaching agree ment as to the continued leasing to Lessee of all or any part thereof. As to said balance of the property outlined in green, the Lessee agrees to advise the State within 90 days after the discontinuance of passenger service if that property so scheduled to revert, or any portion thereof, is required by the Lessee for railroad operating purposes, together with justification for such requirement. The State agrees that it will advise the Lessee within 90 days after receipt of such notice of the State's acceptance or rejection of Lessee's request. Should the State reject such request by Lessee the parties will in good faith endeavor to negotiate a satisfactory agreement whereby Lessee may be permitted continued use of all or some portion of said property. Should the parties be unable to reach such satisfactory agreement a determination shall be made by arbitration as now provided in Section 7-201 to 7-224, both inclusive, of the Code of Georgia for 1933.

ADDITIONS:

(A) The State proposes to acquire at a later date such of the railroad properties and facilities listed in Appendix "A" hereto, that it may acquire under the provisions of the lease of the Western & Atlantic Railroad which terminates December 27, 1969 as are determined to be needed for and/or convenient to the operation of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and are available at a price reasonably related to their operational value. Any railroad properties or facilities so acquired, or otherwise acquired from the present lessee (i. e., the lessee under the lease of the Western & Atlantic Railroad which terminates December 27, 1969) by the State for the Western & Atlantic Railroad subsequent to July 1, 1966, shall be added to the properties and facilities listed above, subject to the exceptions as to air, mineral and sub-surface

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casement rights listed above, and the Lessee agrees to pay to the State, over and above the rental specified in Section Four of this lease, an additional annual rental for said properties or facilities so acquired consisting of five (5) percent of the price paid by the State for said properties and facilities as determined in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph. In the event of the failure of the State and the Lessee to agree on such price to be paid by the State for said properties and facilities, the amount thereof shall be determined by arbitration as now provided in Sections 7-201 to 7-224, both inclusive, of the Code of Georgia for 1933. Nothing in the foregoing sentence shall be deemed to have waived such rights as are held by the present lessee (i. e., the lessee under the lease of the Western & Atlantic Railroad which terminates December 27, 1969) to have the price of said properties and facilities determined in accordance with the provisions of that lease.

The references in Section One of this lease to "sub-surface ease ments" and "sub-surface easement rights" are for the purpose only of making provision for possible use by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority or other public authority having a like function, and are not general reservations, but are limited to that one purpose.

All being the property of the State of Georgia, and which the said Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia hereinbefore mentioned authorized the State Properties Control Commission to lease.

TWO: Subject to and in accordance with the terms, limitations and provisions of this contract of lease and of the several Acts of the General Assembly authorizing the same, the State, as lessor, hereby grants to Lessee the right to possess and enjoy the use of said pro perties lessed herein and further covenants the quiet and peaceable possession and enjoyment of all the property herein leased to the Lessee.

THREE: In view of the participation of each in the preparation of this lease, the State and Lessee agree that if it becomes necessary to construe any of the provisions of this lease, there shall be no pre sumption for or against either party on the ground of its participation in such preparation.
FOUR: The said Lessee covenants and agrees that as rent for the said Western & Atlantic Railroad it will pay into the treasury of the State an annual rental of $995,000, commencing January 1, 1970, with such annual rental to be paid in equal monthly installments of $82,916.67, in advance, on or before the first day of each and every month during the period of the lease, the first payment to include, as rent for the four days of December 28-31, 1969, the additional amount of 4/365's of the said annual rental.
The said Lessee further agrees to deposit with the Treasurer of the State a surety bond issued by a company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia in the amount of one year's rental (in such amount as such rental may be from year to year) or, at Lessee's option, re cognized valid bonds of the United States, in an aggregate par value equal to one year's rental (in such amount as such rental may be from year to year).

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Should said bonds of the United States, if so deposited by the Lessee, at any time depreciate more than 8.25 percent in value below their par value and continue so depreciated for four consecutive months or be otherwise reduced, the Lessee shall within thirty days following notice by the State of such four months depreciation or reduction make good said deposit by the deposit of other bonds of like kind, so that bonds at par and market value of at least the amount of the annual rental of Lessee shall at all times be deposited by Lessee with the Treasurer, as aforesaid, and in default thereof the State may, in its discretion, declare this lease forfeited, with all the incidents of forfeiture herein provided. If at any time during the term of this lease there shall be on deposit with the Treasurer, bonds of the United States in an amount, measured by market value, of more than one year's rental and if such condition shall continue four consecutive months, then bonds representing such excess value shall upon request to the State by Lessee, be delivered to Lessee.

The bonds, whether surety or United States government, so depos ited by the Lessee shall be regarded merely as collateral security for the faithful performance by the Lessee of the terms of this lease contract, and shall not be held as exhaustive of other rights of the State, as lessor. And after said bonds have been applied, in whole or in part, as damage penalty or forfeiture, for any act done, or omitted to be done, or any violation of the terms of the lease as herein provided, the Lessee shall be liable further to the State for any damage caused by any breach or forfeiture under such contract by such Lessee and not compensated for by such application.

The Lessee through any person authorized by it, shall have access to any United States government bonds so deposited for the purpose of clipping the coupons thereof, in order to collect the interest on said bonds.

In the event the Lessee shall fail or refuse to pay the aforesaid monthly rental to the Treasurer of the State within twenty days after the time named in this Section for the payment of such monthly rental, the State may collect out of the security on deposit with it the amount of such unpaid rental. If at any time the Lessee shall be in default in an amount as much as six months' rental, or if the Lessee fails or refuses to comply with this lease contract or breaches any of the covenants or conditions thereof, the State, at its option, may declare this lease forfeited and take such steps as required by law for approval of lease to such other party or for such other method of operation as the State may elect, and after execution of such action the State may apply the remaining security deposited as damages on account of the forfeiture, as far as the same may go.

If upon the termination or expiration of this lease, Lessee shall have well and truly performed the undertakings of this lease, any bonds of the United States on deposit with the State shall be returned to the Lessee.

FIVE: The Lessee agrees that it will at all times during the con tinuance of this lease keep and maintain said railroad, including all of its structures, equipment and appurtenances used in connection there-

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with, including facilities added to the property of the State under Sections One, Six and Thirteen of this contract, in a condition at least equal to that of the mainline of railroads within the State of Georgia which are classified by the Interstate Commerce Commission as Class I Railroads, and adequately adapted efficiently, safely and expeditiously to serve the public as a common carrier; PROVIDED, that if during the period of this lease the Lessee owns, operates or controls a compet ing line or lines of railroad between Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Atl anta, Georgia (including, but not limited to, the line of the Southern Railway between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee and the line of the Central of Georgia Railway between Atlanta, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee, via Griffin, or any combination of said lines) said Lessee during such period of ownership, operation or control of such competing line or lines:

(1) shall maintain the tracks and facilities of the Western & Atlantic Railroad in sufficiently good condition to permit the safe passage of railroad equipment of gross weights not less than those shown on the following table permitted on said Western & Atlantic Railroad and at speeds not less than those shown on Louisville & Nash ville Railroad, Western & Atlantic Division, Operating Timetable No.
1, dated October 30, 1966.

Freights Cars - 236,000 Ib. gross weight on 4 axles, having a distance between the face of the coupler and the center of the truck of 6 feet 3 inches; having an axle spacing in the truck of 5 feet 8 inches; and having a coupled length of 47 feet 6 inches. 315,000 Ib. gross weight on 4 axles, having a distance from the face of the coupler to the end axle of 3 feet 6 inches; having an axle spacing in the truck of 6 feet 0 inches; and having a coupled length of 54 feet 0 inches.

394,500 Ib. gross weight on 6 axles, having a distance between the face of the coupler to the end axle of 3 feet 8 % inches; having an axle spacing in the truck of B feet 6 inches; and having a coupled length of 73 feet 10 % inches.

Locomotives - 396,000 Ib. gross weight (type 6-6 locomotives) 265,000 Ib. gross weight (type 4-4 locomotives)

Axle Loadings - 66,000 Ib. gross weight per axle.

(2) shall not reduce or alter the passenger service operated on the Western & Atlantic Railroad below the levels in effect thereon on Dec ember 27, 1969, without first securing regulatory commission approval, but only if such approval is required by applicable laws in effect at the time of the proposed change.

(3) shall not reduce the frequency of local freight and switching service available to shippers located on the Western & Atlantic Rail-

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road below the levels in effect thereon on December 27, 1969, without first securing regulatory commission approval, but only if such approval is required by applicable laws in effect at the time of the proposed change.

(4) shall endeavor to so maintain the volume of through freight movement on the Western & Atlantic Railroad so that for each year of the lease the ratio of the total freight car-miles of all traffic moving the entire distance between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia over the Western & Atlantic Railroad to the total freight car-miles of all traffic moving the entire distance between Chattanooga, Tennessee (including Ooltewah and Cohutta) and Atlanta, Georgia (including Grif fin) over the competing line or lines of the Lessee shall be not less than such ratio for the year 1965. The Lessee shall furnish to the State Properties Control Commission, not later than April 1 of the following year, a written report of such total freight car-miles on both the West ern & Atlantic Railroad and said competing line or lines for the preced ing calendar year. If in any year such freight movement on the Western & Atlantic Railroad falls below such ratio, the Lessee shall furnish to the State Properties Control Commission, not later than April 1 of the fol lowing year, full explanation of such reduction in traffic and what steps are being taken to rectify such situation. In event of such reduc tion, the Lessee specifically agrees to undertake such added solicitation and reasonable internal routing as may be indicated by the circumstances to be needed to offset such reduction in traffic. If such situation persists as long as two consecutive additional years without explanation there for satisfactory to the State the Lessee shall, at the option of the State be deemed to have breached this condition of this lease and to be subject to the penalty and forfeiture provisions of Section Four hereof. For the purpose of this section "through freight movement" shall be considered to be the freight cars moving between the switching district at Atlanta (including Griffin) and Chattanooga (including Ooltewah and Cohutta) and the mileage of such freight cars which originate or terminate at points on the line of road between these switching dis tricts shall not be included in establishing this ratio.

In the event trackage rights covering the entire line from Chatta nooga to Atlanta would be granted by the Lessee to others the total freight car-miles generated by such traffic moving the entire distance between Chattanooga and Atlanta may be included for the purpose of establishing the ratios of traffic volume required under this section.

(5) Lessee further agrees that it will exert its best efforts in good faith to obtain the location of new industries, as well as the expansion of existing industries, upon the Western & Atlantic Railroad to the same extent that it solicits the location and/or expansion of industries along the lines of railroad which it owns, operates or controls. Lessee shall furnish to the State Properties Control Commission, not later than April 1 of the following year, a written report for the preceding calen dar year of industries located or expanded on both the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the lines of railroad which it owns, operates or controls.

(6) Lessee further agrees that it will comply fully and in all re spects, except for emergency detours, with routing instructions received

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from shippers requesting or directing that their shipments be forwarded in whole or in part over the Western & Atlantic Railroad and will not prefer its own competing lines in the movements of traffic not routed by shippers.

SIX: It is further agreed as a part of the consideration of this contract of lease that, in addition to and exclusive of such expenditures as may be required for the proper repair and maintenance of said rail road and its properties, the Lessee shall during the period of this lease credit to an account called "Additions and Betterments of the Western & Atlantic Railroad" not less than $3,000,000. It is intended that $2,000,000 of said Additions and Betterments shall be expended (and charged to said account) at a rate of not less than $400,000 per five-year period beginning on January 1, 1970. The remaining $1,000,000 of said $3,000,000 may be expended by the Lessee as and when deemed by it expedient and desirable.

At the end of each such five-year period, any unexpended portion of the $400,000 scheduled to be expended and charged to said account during that period shall be expended during the subsequent five-year period and failing to be spent during this period will be paid over to the State at the expiration of said subsequent period at the time that the report hereinafter in this section required is made.

If, at the termination of the lease by maturity, or for any cause prior to maturity, the Lessee shall have expended and charged to said Additions and Betterments account less than an average of $120,000 per year during the term the lease has run when terminated, the amount of any deficiency not so expended and charged shall be paid over to the
State, less such sums as shall theretofore have been paid over to the State under the terms of the next preceding paragraph. Should the
amount charged to such account be greater than the amount determined by multiplying $120,000 by the number of years the lease has run, the State does not agree to make, nor does the Lessee expect to receive, any payment by reason of sueh difference, except in the event that due to unforeseen circumstances or technological improvements in the railroad transportation industry conditions would indicate that extraordinary ex penditures for additions and betterments should prudently be made, the conditions above will not preclude the Lessee from seeking the permis sion and the participation of the State in making and paying for such extraordinary additions and betterments, nor preclude the State from granting such permission and so participating.

It is agreed and stipulated that expenditures for one or more of the following purposes shall qualify as expenditures for charge to the account of "Additions and Betterments of the Western & Atlantic Rail
road";

(1) Expenditures for additions and betterments to the property of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the total expenditures for these purposes shall not be less than $2,250,000 during the term of the lease;

(2) The cost of acquisition by Lessee during the term of this lease of rights-of-way diverging from the Western & Atlantic Railroad prop-

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erty and of construction thereon by Lessee of tracks and other struc tures used for railroad operating purposes, for the purpose of providing railroad access to present or new shipper or receivers of freight. Said rights-of-way, tracks, and other structures will become the property of the State at the time they are constructed and will be charged to the account of Additions and Betterments of the Western & Atlantic Rail road. However, should the expenditures for said items covered in this paragraph exceed $750,000 at termination or expiration of this lease, the State shall select from all such projects built during the term of this lease which of said rights-of-way and tracks it desires to retain up to the original cost of construction of $750,000 and Lessee agrees that these selected rights-of-way and tracks shall continue to be the property of the State provided that the State shall have the right to designate for retention less than the entirety of any given property and tracks and structures thereon. Should the election of this option by the State as stated above in this paragraph result in transfer of ownership of certain parcels of property, rights-of-way or track structures, such transfers and adjustments in ownership will be made at the expiration or termination of this lease. Any additional such rights-of-way, tracks and structures acquired by the Lessee during the term of this lease which are not selected for retention by the State as outlined above shall become the property of the Lessee but as such become subject to pur chase by the State as required by the provisions of Section Thirteen of this lease contract.

Amounts so charged to the Additions and Betterments account shall
be as determined by the Uniform System of Accounts for Railroad Companies, as prescribed by the Interstate Commerce Commission at the time of the respective charges, except that when the line of road is improved or clearances are increased, the gross amount expended, less salvage, shall be credited.

All additions and betterments so made and charged against said account and all other lands, tracks and structures so acquired or con structed and charged against said account, shall thereupon be and be come the property of the State of Georgia, and shall become subject to the provisions of this lease, without abatement of or deduction from rent and without offset of any kind or character whatsoever.

For purposes of this lease, improvements to line of road shall in clude, but not be limited to, projects whereby tracks, switches, signals or other facilities are relocated for the purpose of improving the oper ating or the maintenance characteristics of the railroad, reduction or elimination of curves and grades, elimination of tunnels or bridges and removal of tracks from an unstable subgrade to a more stable subgrade.

The Lessee shall annually, on or before the 20th day of April in each and every year, prepare and file with the State Properties Control Commission, a statement showing in detail the character and extent of the improvements, betterments and additions claimed to have been made by the Lessee during the preceding calendar year ended December 31, which statement shall show the specific character of each expenditure and the amount thereof for which credit is claimed by the Lessee. The said State Properties Control Commission shall examine such statement and account, and if found correct shall endorse approval thereon within

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sixty (60) days after submission thereof and file the same with the records of the Western & Atlantic Railroad.

If the said State Properties Control Commission shall question the correctness or propriety of the statement or of any item or charge con tained therein, and if it shall fail to come to an agreement with the Lessee with respect thereto, the matter in dispute shall be submitted to arbitration in the manner as is now provided in the laws of the State of Georgia in Sections 7-201 to 7-224, both inclusive, of the Code of Georgia for 1933.

SEVEN: It is understood and agreed that in making improvements and betterments for the use and operation of the Western & Atlantic Railroad the Lessee shall, insofar as it properly may, construct and maintain the same upon the property of the State, to the end that the integrity of the Western & Atlantic Railroad for the uses of transporta tion shall be preserved and facilitated.

EIGHT: The State will give its consent to the revision and doubletracking of the line as deemed desirable by Lessee, and will cooperate in securing the land necessary therefor, at the expense of Lessee.

It is understood and agreed that no substantial departure in the route or direction of the line of railroad, nor abandonment or discon tinuance of any part of the line as now constructed and operated, shall be made or permitted without the previous consent of the State.
NINE: It is hereby determined and declared by the State and the Lessee that nothing contained in this agreement is intended to exempt from ad valorem taxes or subject to ad valorem taxes the interests of Lessee created by this agreement. In the event said properties or any interests therein are declared subject to ad valorem taxation of what soever nature in Georgia, by a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then any such sums or taxes, including any interest and penalties occasioned by the actions or defaults of the State, shall be the responsibility of the State and be paid by the State. Lessee agrees it will defend against any effort to levy ad valorem taxes on said prop erty and interests therein, and that Lessee will prosecute and defend any necessary appeals to the highest State Court having jurisdiction in the matter. Lessee agrees that it will promptly notify the State upon receipt of notice of any intention to impose ad valorem taxes and the State may, at its option, elect to join Lessee in defending against such impo sition, to intervene in any proceedings related thereto, or take such other action with respect thereto as it deems necessary or proper. In the event said property or any interests therein are once declared to be subject to ad valorem taxation by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, Lessee agrees that it will promptly notify the Governor and the General Assembly if then in session, and if not then in session, will notify the Governor, of such decision, and the State shall have until ten days after the conclusion of the next succeeding regular annual meeting of the General Assembly, or thirty days after the entry of such final decision, whichever occurs later, to pay such sums or taxes, or to settle, adjust, compromise, or provide for by legislation, such sums or taxes, and if not so paid or resolved within such time, then thereafter any such sums or taxes, whether for that or any subsequent period, may

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be paid by the Lessee and shall be deemed a payment, pro tanto, of rent, and the rent provided for in Section Four of this lease shall be reduced by the amount of such sums or taxes paid by the Lessee.

It is further understood, covenanted and agreed that the Lessee
shall, during the entire term of this agreement, pay all taxes (other than the ad valorem taxes referred to hereinabove), specifically in cluding, but not limited to, income taxes, and government charges, on or for the operation of said property. In addition the Lessee shall pay all tax assessments and governmental charges as may be imposed during the term of said agreement by the Government of the United States, and Lessee shall be required, and hereby obligates itself, to pay on all of that portion of the properties covered by this agreement and lying within the State of Tennessee, all taxes and assessments that may be legally levied under the laws of said State. It is specifically agreed further that the rolling stock, equipment and other property owned by the Lessee and used in connection with the operation of the properties herein conveyed, shall all be subject to taxation as other like property is taxable in the State of Georgia.

It is further understood, agreed and declared, that where the words "grant," "grantee," "grantor," "lease," "sublease," "sublet," "lessor," "lessee," "sublessee," "tenant," "rent," "rental," and words of similar nature are used in this agreement, they are used for purposes of identi fication and convenience of expression.

TEN: The Lessee shall not sublet the property leased hereby, or any part thereof, except (1) such as is not needed for railroad purposes, (2) for use as a rapid transit project or projects as defined in the Metro politan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended, or (3) where said subletting is made for a railroad purpose of the Lessee, including the location on said property or part thereof of a business or industry utilizing the subleased property in whole or in part for the shipping or receiving of freight moving over the Western & Atlantic Railroad; provided, that no part of the properties referred to in para graphs (B), (C), (D) and (E) of the Exceptions in Section One of this lease shall be sublet without the prior consent of the State Properties Control Commission.

Where any property is so sublet pursuant to the provisions of this section, a copy of such sublease and any subsequent amendments thereto shall be promptly supplied to the State Properties Control Commission for its records. No such subletting shall extend beyond the term of this lease, whether by expiration of time, forfeiture or other cause; nor shall any sublease give rise to any privity of contract as between the sub lessee and the State; nor introduce a new party to this contract, nor relieve the Lessee of any duty, obligation or requirement imposed upon it by law or by this contract of lease.

The Lessee shall pay to the State an amount equal to one-half of the net rental received (being the gross rental, less those expenses directly attributable to the property and which the contract of sublease provides shall be paid by Lessee) by the Lessee for each sublease made by Lessee and this payment shall be considered as an additional rental to that amount required by Section Four of this lease. All permanent

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improvements, betterments or additions in, to or on the property so subleased made by the Lessee or its tenants shall become, upon the . expiration of this lease, the property of and belong to the State.

Should the Lessee elect to sublease all or any part of (1) the space over the tracks below the level of 23 feet above the top of rails of any track or (2) within 18 feet in a horizontal distance of the centerline of any track south of the Magnolia Street viaduct in Atlanta or (3) within 18 feet in a horizontal distance of the centerline of any main track north of the Magnolia Street viaduct in Atlanta, the Lessee agrees to pay to the State all of the rental received for that portion of the space so sublet.

ELEVEN: The granting by Lessee to other carriers of trackage rights over the Western & Atlantic Railroad or any part thereof, shall not be construed as a subleasing of the property such as is forbidden by Section Ten of this lease and Lessee agrees to grant trackage rights to other railroads over the tracks of the Western & Atlantic Railroad at all points where such rights were in effect on December 27, 1969.

Should the Lessee be other than the one leasing the Western & Atlantic Railroad immediately prior to December 28, 1969, Lessee agrees that, at the request of said former lessee or the State, it will grant to said former lessee trackage rights over the Western & Atlantic Railroad on traffic moving

(a) from Atlanta and beyond to Chattanooga and beyond, and vice versa,

(b) from beyond Junta on the L&N RR and connections to Atlanta and beyond, and vice versa,

(c) from beyond Elizabeth on the L&N RR and connections to Atlanta and beyond, and vice versa,

under terms and conditions generally observed in the railroad industry in the granting of rights of similar nature.
Except as provided above, Lessee shall not grant trackage rights over the Western & Atlantic Railroad or any part thereof without the prior consent in writing of the State.
The Lessee agrees to pay to the State one-half of that portion of the rentals received from the grant of any and all trackage rights over the Western & Atlantic Railroad or any part thereof which are computed on the basis of a percentage return on capital investment in the railroad and facilities so utilized, or similar basis; such pay ment to be considered as an additional rental to that amount required in Section Four of this lease. The Lessee is to retain all of that portion of the rentals received from the grant of such trackage rights which are computed on a wheelage or other use basis, where such rental pay ments are designed and designated to reimburse the Lessee for a fair proportion of amounts paid by it for maintenance, operating and other expenses.

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Such trackage rights use of the tracks and property of the Western & Atlantic Railroad shall always be subject to all of the duties, obliga tions and liabilities of Lessee to the State under this contract of lease; and it is further understood and agreed that no contract or agreement for any servient use of the tracks or railway facilities of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, granted by Lessee to any other person, shall be construed as introducing a new party to the contract between Lessee and the State; and every such servient use shall be subject in all re spects to this contract of lease, and as between the State and Lessee such servient use shall be regarded as being the use by Lessee through its agent or tenant.

TWELVE: There is hereby expressly reserved to the State the power, exercisable on reasonable notice to the Lessee, to authorize the laying out, building and construction by others or by itself (herein after in this section referred to as "grantees") of such ways, streets, roads, bridges, viaducts, pipe lines, sewers, electric or communication lines and other utilities (except that no such authorization shall be granted for a crossing which would intersect any railroad tracks on the property and which is intended for use by a carrier, other than by highway, of freight or passengers), across or along (hereinafter called "crossings") the property herein leased as may be deemed by it to be in the interest of the people of Georgia, without liability on the part of the State over to the Lessee by abatement of lease money or other wise, provided that the Lessee may establish, except as against the State, reasonable standards for terms of existence, compensation (ex cept that no compensation shall be charged in the case of road cross ings), service charges to Lessee and indemnity of Lessee. The Lessee may establish for all grantees reasonable standards for construction, clearances, maintenance and safety of said crossings, and other pro visions necessary to assure the safe, convenient, expeditious, economical and healthful operation of the railroad, which standards shall be em bodied within a written contract between such grantee and Lessee in the usual form of contract from time to time used by Lessee for such crossings elsewhere on its railroad lines and provided further that all crossings (with the exception below as to road crossings) and all equipment and structures used in conjunction therewith will be con structed and maintained without cost to the Lessee. Where road cross ings are involved the Lessee will participate in the cost of construction and maintenance of grade crossing protection devices but to no greater extent than required by law from time to time of other railroads in the State of Georgia in like situations on their lines in Georgia. Where such road crossings involve grade separation structures the State shall be responsible for any portion of the cost of construction of such grade separation structures chargeable to the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the Lessee shall participate in the cost of maintenance thereof, but to no greater extent than required by law from time to time of other railroads in the State of Georgia in like situations on their lines in Georgia.

The reservation to the State of said power of authorization shall not be exclusive, and Lessee may, as it may from time to time deem proper, authorize such laying out, building and construction of such crossings. Lessee will within sixty (60) days following final approval thereof by Lessee furnish to the State Properties Control Commission

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for its records a copy of each contract so entered into by the Lessee and any grantee.

Nothing herein or in any authorization given by the State shall operate to prevent Lessee from recovering from any such grantee (which term "grantee" for the purposes of this sentence only shall not include the State) or other person, firm or corporation compensation for and reimbursement of any loss, expense or damage suffered by Lessee by reason of any such authorization or by reason of the actions of such grantee or other person, firm or corporation or their employees, agents, or servants, following the grant of such authorization.

THIRTEEN: In the event that expenditures for acquisition of rights-of-way and for construction as described in Paragraph (2) of Section Six of this lease shall not remain charged to Additions and Betterments account as provided in said section Six, the State shall have the option of purchasing any such tracks and structures used for railroad operating purposes, built for the purpose of providing access to industries, owned by Lessee or by a subsidiary company of Lessee and diverging from the property of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, together with the underlying rights-of-way upon which these tracks and such other structures are constructed, should said rights-of-way be owned by Lessee or by a subsidiary company of Lessee. Said option shall be exercised not more than six months following termination or expiration of this lease.

Should the State elect to exercise its right to purchase these additional tracks and such other structures and the underlying rightsof-way, such purchase shall be in accordance with the following condi tions, to wit:

(1) The State shall, not later than six (6) months after the ex piration or termination of this lease give to Lessee notice of its desire to acquire such property.

(2) If Lessee is willing to sell such property to the State, its rea sonable value at the time the notice of such desire to purchase is given to Lessee, shall be paid by the State of Georgia, and in the event the parties hereto cannot agree as to such reasonable value, the amount thereof shall be determined by arbitration as now provided in Sections 7-201 to 7-224, both inclusive, of the Code of Georgia for 1933.

(3) In the event Lessee is unwilling to sell any parcel or piece of property which the State gives notice it desires to purchase, the re spective rights of each shall be determined by arbitration under the aforesaid sections of the Code of Georgia. The arbitrators shall first determine whether Lessee shall be required to sell said parcel or piece of property, in determining which the arbitrators shall give considera tion to the necessity of each party for the use of said property or any portions thereof. Should said arbitrators determine that Lessee should not, if unwilling, be required to sell the whole of said parcel or piece or any portion thereof, then said arbitration shall be final as provided in said Sections of the Code of Georgia. Should, on the other hand,

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said arbitrators determine that Lessee should, though unwilling, be required to sell the whole of said parcel or piece of property, then said arbitrators shall be authorized to proceed to fix a reasonable value to be paid by the State. Should said arbitrators determine that the said parcel or piece of property should be divided between the parties hereto, then they shall proceed to assign to each the particular portion thereof which, in their judgment, each should have, and shall also fix the reasonable value of the portion so assigned to the State, which value shall then become the amount to be paid by the State. Should the arbitrators determine that said parcel should be so divided, then Lessee may require the State, as a condition to purchasing that part assigned to it by the arbitrators, to purchase the entire parcel or piece of property at the reasonable value thereof, that value, in like manner, to be determined by the arbitrators.

The option provisions of this Section shall apply only to acquisi tions and construction taking1 place during the term of this lease, provided, that nothing in this lease shall be construed as giving to the State the right of option to any tracks or other structures used for railroad operating purposes constructed during the term of the lease on property owned prior to the beginning of this lease by the Lessee or by any company affiliated with or subsidiary to said Lessee and constructed for use directly in connection with any facility owned prior to the beginning of this lease by the Lessee or by any company affiliated with or subsidiary to said Lessee.
(4) It is further agreed that whenever the Lessee shall acquire and be prepared to enter upon the use of any property of the character of that contemplated and referred to in this Section, it shall within ninety (90) days thereafter furnish to and file with the State Prop erties Control Commission a statement or report setting out a descrip tion of the property, its location, its contemplated use and the purchase price thereof. If the property shall have been acquired upon a con sideration other than the payment of money, such consideration, to gether with the value of the property, shall be stated.
FOURTEEN: The right is hereby expressly reserved to the State to remove and cause to be discontinued any or all encroachments and other adverse uses and occupancies in and upon the right-of-way or upon other properties of the Western & Atlantic Railroad, or any part thereof, whether maintained under claim of lawful right or otherwise; and to this end Lessee hereby consents that the State may withhold delivery of possession, or right of possession to Lessee of such parts of the right-of-way and other properties as may be so adversely used and occupied, until such encroachments and other adverse uses and occupancies shall have been removed or discontinued; and the State of Georgia shall undertake to remove and cause the discontinuance of such encroachments, uses and occupancies, acting therein in its own name and behalf as the owner of the property. It is further understood and agreed that Lessee will, if and when so requested, join with the State and become a party to any proceeding, judicial or otherwise, that may be instituted by and on behalf of the State for the purpose of freeing the right-of-way and property of the Western & Atlantic Rail road from all adverse uses and occupancies; provided that nothing herein shall be construed as applying to the tenants and licensees of the present Lessee.

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The State agrees that it will, at the written request of Lessee, as from time to time may be made, undertake to remove such encroach ments and other adverse uses and occupancies and cause them to be discontinued.

It is understood and agreed that when such adverse uses and oc cupancies shall have been removed by judicial proceedings or otherwise the use of the same for the remaining period of the lease shall inure to the benefit of Lessee to the same extent as the other portions of the right-of-way and properties herein conveyed shall inure to it under the terms and provisions of this contract.

FIFTEEN: Should, during the term of this lease, any building or other structure now upon the property of the State included in this lease, or any building or other structure hereafter constructed thereon, be damaged or destroyed by fire or other casualty, the Lessee shall advise the State Properties Control Commission in writing within sixty days following such damage or destruction and if such building or structure be then reasonably needed for railroad operating purposes, Lessee binds and obligates itself to restore such building or structure, within a reasonable time, in substantially as good condition as previous to said damage or destruction, provided, that Lessee shall not be re quired to replace or restore any building or structure which may have been built wholly or partially on said State property by parties other than Lessee, prior lessees or the State.

SIXTEEN: It is expressly agreed that this lease is made subject to the aforesaid Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of Georgia authorizing the making of this lease and that if any of the terms or conditions in this lease are found to be deficient or in con flict or inconsistent with any of the terms or provisions of the afore mentioned Acts or Resolutions of the General Assembly, in such event the terms and provisions of said Acts and Resolutions shall govern and control, and all other terms, conditions and provisions of this lease shall continue in full force and effect the same as if such statu tory terms and provisions had been expressed herein.

SEVENTEEN: The State will extend to Lessee the right to renew this lease for a rental and conditions which are fair and reasonable. The State agrees to advise Lessee prior to December 31, 1992, but not before January 1, 1992, of reasonable terms and conditions upon which the State will renew the lease, which advice shall constitute an offer to lease upon such terms and conditions. Lessee agrees to advise the State within six months after notification of the State's proposed terms if they are acceptable by Lessee, which notification may contain alternative proposed terms and conditions. If such alternative proposed terms and conditions are so contained, the parties shall endeavor, in good faith, to negotiate a satisfactory lease.

Should such good faith negotiations not result in agreement upon a further lease, nothing herein shall prohibit Lessee from subsequently bidding on or seeking renewal of the lease in competition with others or through further and later negotiation with the State.

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EIGHTEEN: The State, at the time of the execution of this lease contract, represents that the land and improvements thereon comprising the railroad herein leased, are complete in all respects and in good serviceable condition, ready for operation. The Lessee shall receive the road and roadbed, stations and other property of the Western & Atlantic Railroad in its condition at the time this lease contract is executed, ordinary and natural wear and tear until the expiration of the present lease excepted. The State Properties Control Commission shall, not later than one year prior to the effective date of this lease, with such expert assistance as it may deem advisable, care fully examine the road, roadbed and its appurtenances, and prepare a full and complete report of the condition of the same, and a copy of such report will be furnished to the Lessee.

NINETEEN: The Lessee shall keep adequate records and books of account, classified in accordance with the Interstate Commerce Commission rules and regulations governing the accounting of Class I carriers by railroad, showing all items of whatever nature that are material to this lease contract in connection with the performance thereof. The Lessee shall also maintain such other adequate records as will be sufficient to allow determination of compliance with the provisions of this lease. In addition, the Lessee will supply the State with two complete sets of valuation maps of the Western & Atlantic Railroad one set with the Georgia Public Service Commission and one set with the State Properties Control Commission--with such maps to be kept current by the filing of revisions thereto of changes made in the railroad property and tracks. Such revised maps shall be filed not later than April 1 of each year.

TWENTY: The Western & Atlantic Railroad shall be identified and operated as a division or sub-division of the Lessee's railroad system and the principal office of said division or sub-division shall be within the limits of the State of Georgia.

TWENTY-ONE: The Lessee shall permit inspection of the West ern & Atlantic Railroad by the authorized representatives of the State, identified by writing delivered or exhibited to the Lessee, at reasonable times. The Lessee shall be notified in writing of any deficiencies noted under the terms of this lease contract.

TWENTY-TWO: Where delegation is made herein to the State Properties Control Commission or the Georgia Public Service Commis sion for the performance of any duties in connection with this lease, the State reserves the right through appropriate action by the General Assembly of the State of Georgia to appoint such other authority as it may designate to perform such duties.
TWENTY-THREE: The parties hereto recognize that the Metro politan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority may wish to use certain por tions of the subject railroad properties in the corporate limits of the City of Atlanta and in the counties of Fulton and Cobb for the pur pose of a rapid transit project or projects as defined in the Metro politan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Act of 1965, as amended. The State is desirous of cooperating with the said Transit Authority in planning, designing and constructing a rapid transit system, and

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it is the desire of the State in executing this lease that the Lessee will undertake to give its prompt, full and good faith cooperation to said Transit Authority, consistent with the maintenance of safe, efficient and economical railroad service to the public, as it undertakes to estab lish a rapid transit system in Metropolitan Atlanta.

TWENTY-FOUR: The State and the Lessee recognize that the consummation, terms, conditions, covenants and performance of this lease will be subject to the applicable provisions of the Interstate Com merce Act and to other applicable provisions of the law.
As soon as practicable but not more than ninety (90) calendar days after the date of execution of this lease contract, Lessee shall make application to the Interstate Commerce Commission for an order authorizing it to lease and operate the Western & Atlantic Railroad under the terms and conditions herein set forth. Any provisions herein to the contrary notwithstanding, this lease contract shall not take force and effect, nor shall either party have any responsibility hereunder (except to make application to the Interstate Commerce Com mission as in this section provided) or be liable to the other until there shall have become effective an order of the Interstate Commerce Com mission authorizing Lessee to lease and operate the Western & At lantic Railroad pursuant to the provisions of this lease contract on terms and conditions that are entirely acceptable to the State and to the Lessee, each acting in its sole discretion. It is specifically agreed that all provisions contained in this lease as of the date of execution by Lessee are so entirely acceptable to the State and to the Lessee and that the only terms and conditions that either the State or the Lessee has the right to consider further shall be those terms and conditions imposed by any order of the Interstate Commerce Commission in pro ceedings instituted seeking authorization and approval of this lease or which are changed, altered, deleted, added or affected directly or indirectly by any such order of the Interstate Commerce Commission in such proceedings or which shall impose on the State or the Lessee any additional conditions or requirements beyond those contained in this lease. As used in this paragraph, the word "affected" shall not be deemed to include authorization and approval of this lease as a whole by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
It is further agreed that if either party hereto is of the opinion that any such order of the Interstate Commerce Commission does so change, alter, delete from, add to, or affect, directly or indirectly, any provision of this lease, or impose on the State or on the Lessee any additional conditions or requirements beyond those contained in this lease, then such party shall, within thirty days after receipt of such order, so advise the other party. The notice of such advice shall also contain a notice stating whether such advising party wishes to negoti ate with the other party to the end of reaching agreement as to the continued effectiveness of this lease as it may have been required to be changed, altered, diminished by deletions, added to or otherwise affected. In the event the advising party wishes so to negotiate, and gives notice to that effect, the parties shall promptly commence such negotiations. If agreement shall be reached, this lease shall be appropriately amended, and a supplemental application, pleading or other document appropriate in the circumstances shall be promptly submitted by Lessee to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said...-.____.--__..--_.__..-.__..__..._..._, as Governor of the State of Georgia and Chairman of the State Prop erties Control Commission, has hereunto attached his official signature and caused to be affixed the great seal of the State of Georgia and the seal of the State Properties Control Commission, in behalf of said State, in duplicate, and Lessee, SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY, has signed and executed this contract and has affixed its seal if any, thereto, also in duplicate, on the day and year above written.

STATE OP GEORGIA

BY As Governor and as Chairman of the State Properties Control Commission

Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:

Attest: -__..._-_.._._,,.__.-_____..-_._,,__-_ As Secretary of the State Properties Control Commission

Notary Public
Attest: Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: W. Graham Clayton

SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY Lessee
by /si D. W. Brosnan, D. W. Brosnan, President.
L.S. ATTEST:
/s/ M. M. Davenport Assistant Secretary

George V. Bayliss
Notary Public in and for the District of Columbia My Commission Expires January 14, 1971

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APPENDIX A

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List of Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7-8)

Category C--Industrial Tracks Connecting with the Western & Atlantic Railroad in which the Louisville & Nashville Rail road has investment in track materials (right-of-way either industry-owned or public property)

City or Station
Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Marietta Acworth Acworth Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Adairsville Adairsville

Name of Company or Industry

Coca-Cola Co.

Coca-Cola Co.

Fulton Warehouse

Central Metal Hide Co.

Whitaker Oil Co. (McQueen Solvents)

E. I. DuPont

Southland Ice

Coats & Clark, Inc.

Mooravian Pulpwood Co.

Georgia Pipe Co.

J. W. Hodge (Harris Prod., Inc.)

Harris Products, Inc.

Kerr-McGee Oil, Inc.

Kerr-McGee Oil, Inc. .

Duncan Wholesale Co. L

Cannon Craft Co.

J

The Moore Co.

Bartow Seed & Feed

Knight Mercantile Co.

Cotton Producers Assn.

Candlewick Yarn Mills

Southland Ice Co.

Team Track

Smith Bros.

C. M. Worthington

78+04 78+04 101+82 116+2& 221+07 out 69f 1090+95 1793+241 1802+51J 2475+94 out 707 at 1+22 out 707 at 6+14 2499+48
out 708 at 2+12
out 709 at 13+45

Cost to L&N off W & A. K/W (See Note 1)

$ 481.88

1,104.48

e-<

990.98 O

148.63 823.56 1,235.92

C|
W2>

103.97

f

2,742.40

O*1

1,649.37 230.27

H
W K

500.03

CO

1,619.85 H

2

4,343.89

t> H

H

2,378.21

710

2508+58

652.46

713 714

2509+43 1 2514+46 }

1,621.49

724

3602+88

503.60

tL&N to furnish access to E. I. DuPont (Track 7jl) through Waterworks Spur (Track 69)

APPENDIX A

List of Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7-8)

Category C--Industrial Tracks Connecting with the Western & Atlantic Railroad in which the Louisville & Nashville Rail road has investment'in track materials (right-of-way either industry-owned or public property)

City or Station
Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Calhoun Dalton Dalton Dalton Dalton Dalton Dalton Dalton Dalton Tyner Chattanooga Chattanooga Chattanooga

Name of Company or Industry
Team Track Unused Track Moss Builders Supply Farmers Mutual Exchange Moss Gin & Feed Co. Echota Cotton Mill Echota Cotton Mill Sinclair Refining Co. Sims Textile Warehouse Retail Service, Inc. Acme Lumber & Supply Co. Bowen Bros. *Crown Cotton Mills *Crown Cotton Mills Unused (M. D. Smith) Adair & McCarty Co. Lead Track Cherokee Warehouse Cherokee Warehouse

Track No. (s) Serving
725 727
726
644, 645 729
730
731 652 651 728 704 712 6 nI, Q&

Valuation Section Number
4112+67 4174+21
4157+57
out 726 5230+75
5236+30
5254+05 * *
5215+74 6806+72 7085+02 out 712 at 8+25 1 out trk. 6 /

Cost to L&N off W & A R/W (See Note 1)

717.20

708.26

H

W

8,283.83 W O

52 .04

,*<

269 .94

S

553 .82

o W

493 .02

CD

221 .86

481 .41

to

1,548 .77

O3 -J

649 .99

2'469 .06

Connects with track No. 732 owned by industry.
Note 1--The figures shown under the head "Cost" are as of August 31, 1966. They are subject to change upward or downward, and to complete elimination, after such date.

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APPENDIX A

List of~ Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7.8).

Category D--Lead tracks and team tracks connecting with Western & Atlantic Railroad where both tracks and rightof-way are owned or controlled by Louisville & Nashville Railroad; also industrial tracks connecting with such lead tracks

City or Station
Atlanta
Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta
Atlanta (Southland Industrial District)


Name of Company or Industry
Southern Hide Co., Pioneer Boneless Beef, McClure-Burnett, Foundation. Whse. Terminal Lead Track Stock lead Lead Track
Swift & Co. Swift & Co. Swift & Co. Swift & Co. Swift & Co. Lead Track Lead Track Lead Track Empire Distributing Walro Realty Co. (R.C.A.) D. H. Overmeyer (The Dayco Corp.) J. P. Realty Co. (Howard Paper Co.) Lead Track Anderson McGriff Co. Weyerhaeuser Co. Lead Track Masonite Corporation Sacco Corp. (Pennick & Fort, Ltd.) Lead Track Cherokee Invest. Co. (Weyerhaeuser Co.) E. L. Moon (Owen Corning Fiberglass)

Track No.(s) Serving

Valuation Section Number

Cost to L&N off W & A R/W (See Note 1)

700 5

135+96 \ out 116 |

$ 2,722.62

O c!

116

145+78

1,938.23

485-A

228+70

148

out 485-A at 227+10 *4,217.33

f

8

out 148

*2,668.66

O

30

out 148

*3,779.49

149

out 485-A at 226+35 *3,446.14

H

481 553
111 111-C

out 485-A 191+64 out 553

*9,189.29 101,365.74 (see Note 2)

ffl H
w H

out 111 at 20+47

14,826.31

111-C Ind. Ex.

Ex. 111-C

111-D

out 111-C at 7+48

1,269.76

111-E

out 111-C at 14+52

2,469.20

111-B

out 111-C at 15+69

2,396.14

110

out 111 at 26+34

36,093.94

110 Ind. Ex.

Ex. 110.

110-A

out 110 at 10+13

3,804.59

114

out 111 at 27+34

32,914.40

114 Ind. Ex.

Ex. 114

130

out 114 at 9+53

2,217.15

126

out 114 at 11+05

2,795.62

126 Ind. Ex.

Ex. 126

114-B

out 114 at 14+30

3,012.96

APPENDIX A

List of Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in. "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7-8).

Category D--Lead tracks and team tracks connecting with Western & Atlantic Railroad where both tracks and rightof-way are owned or controlled by Louisville & Nashville Railroad; also industrial tracks connecting with such lead tracks

City or Station
Atlanta (Southland Industrial District)

Name of Company or Industry
Realty Co. of Ga. (Jacksonville Paper) Ben J. Massell (Hotpoint Div.) Anderson-McGriff Lead Track K. D. Holding Co. (Rheem Mfg. Co.,
Mod. Whse.) Lead Track
Westinghouse Elec. Co. (Lockheed Aircraft Corp.)
Lead Track T. B. Minims (Fiber Corp.) Lead Track Kasa Investment Co. (U.S. Plywood) Lead Track Chatta. Southern Corp. (Reynolds
Metals Co.) Westinghouse Elec. Co. (Lockheed
Aircraft Corp.) Lead Track Southeastern Facilities Co. (General
Cable Corp.) Lead Track
Lead Track Burger King Properties Hugh M. Marx (Piedmont Paper Co.) Lead Track Freight Delivery Service

Track No.(s) Serving
114-A 114-C 118 119
119 Ind. Ex. 120
120 Ind. Ex. 132
132 Ind. Ex. 124
124 Ind. Ex. 122
122 Ind. Ex.
120-A
123 123 Ind. Ex.
127 152 152-A 152-B 153 153-A, 153-B

Valuation Section Number
out 114 at 18+78 out 114 at 19+75 out 111 at 42+58 out 111 at 28+24
Ex. 119 out 111 at 45+00)
Ex. 120 out 120 at 6+07
Ex. 132 out 120 at 2+89
Ex. 124 out 120 at 7+61
Ex. 122
out 120 at 13+61 out 111 at 47+20
Ex. 123 out 111 at 29+25 out 127 at 4+12 out 152 at 5+80
out 152 out 152 at 6+39
out 153

Cost to L&N off W & A R/W (See Note 1)

8,868.81

2,406.79

1,152.58

H

18,238.74

cj

W

W

,__

G

>

H

27,988.99

ta=*

>

1,481.89

o M

2,493.56

y

M

50

__

-0q3

3,727.57

13,966.07 18,510.00 3,442.00 Est. 5,550.00 Est.
66,200.00 Est.

APPENDIX A

List of Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7-8).

Category D--Lead tracks and team tracks connecting with Western & Atlantic Railroad where both tracks and rightof-way are owned or controlled by Louisville & Nashville Railroad; also industrial tracks connecting with such lead tracks

City or Station
Atlanta (Southland Industrial District)
" ' '
Bolton Bolton Bolton Bolton Bolton North Atlanta North Atlanta

Name of Company or Industry
Northside Corp. (Marquette Mfg.) Lead Track Wellston Co. (U.S. Post Office) Lead Track Trammell Grow (Acousti Engr. Co.) Lead Track A Ad Company, Inc. (Alcan
Aluminum Corp.) Walworth (Somerville Paper Co.) Lead Track Lead Track O'Neal Steel Co. Lead Track National Dist. Co. Addison-Rudesal, Inc. Southern Baptist Conv. (Reynolds Metal) Lead Track (also Ga. Power Co.) Ga. Power Co. Ga. Power Co. Ga. Power Co. Southern Cement Co. Lead Track (also Overmeyer) D. H. Overmeyer

Track No. (s) Serving
127-A 131
131 Ind. Ex. 125
125 Ind. Ex. 128
128 Ind. Ex.
129 113 113-A 113-A Ind. Ex. 112 112 112-B 112-A 733 654 733-A 733-B 655 736 736-A

Valuation Section Number

Cost to L&N off W & A R/W (See Note 1)

out 127 at 5+55 out 127 at 7+59
Ex. 131-
out 127 at 14+20 Ex. 125
out 127 at 15+83
Ex. 128

202.01

2,144.47

1,836.04

Od

2,813.81

^

out 127 at 18+50

1,973.67

out 111 at 37+24 (see Note 2)

out 113

1,876.58

H ffi H

Ex. 113-A

out 111 at 45+18 (see Note 2)

H

extended

55

out 112 at 3+25 out 112 at 11+40

1,396.70 928.12

H H

400+12 out 733

153,615.53

out 733

37,239.09

out 733 419+05 out 736

148,721.82 t7,716.00 t7,447.53

APPENDIX A

List of Railroad Properties and Facilities referred to in "Additions" paragraph of Section One of Lease (Pages 7-8).

Category D--Lead tracks and team tracks connecting with Western & Atlantic Railroad where both tracks and rightof-way are owned or controlled by Louisville & Nashville Railroad; also industrial tracks connecting with such lead tracks

City or Station
Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Marietta Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville Cartersville

Name of Company or Industry
Lead Track Sinclair Refining Co. Daniel Concrete Co. Gulf Oil Corporation Standard Oil Co. Glover Machine Works (vacant) Team Track Team Track Team Track Grover Coal Co. Glover Machine Works (vacant) Nunn-Better Industries
Lead Track Chemical Products Corporation Chemical Products Corporation J. R; Dillinger Union Carbide Corporation Thompson-Weinman Co. Chemical Products Corp. Bartow Gravel Co. Thompson-Weinman Co.
Lead Track William Davies Co. William Davies Co. Union Carbide Corp. Farmers Mutual Exch.', Cotton Prod. T, W. Duncan (Duncan Wholesale Co.)

Track No.(s) Serving

Valuation Section Number

Cost to L&N. off W & A R/W (See Note 1)

701

1035+59

4,033.05

CQ

603 604

out 701 at 8+75 out 701 at 8+32

11,966.50

t)

605 601 602

out 701 at 7+81 out 701 at 12+98 out 701 at 17+68

1,173.84 *971.46 *1,637.42

g >

606 706 617

out 701 at 18+43 2468+41
out 706 at 13+65

*2,872.30 7,434.43 *934.47

0 W &

617-A, 617-B

out 617

,__.

tMo

612

out 706 at 16+50

__,_

-0q3

653

out 706 at 18+14

12,254.12

616

out 706 at 27+60

tl,011.94

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On the adoption of the substitute, Senator Moore of the 31st called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Conway Gardner Gillis Hall Holley

Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Miller

Minish Pennington Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th
Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gregory Hensley Hill Kennedy Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Moore Noble

Padgett Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Stephens Ward Young

The roll call was verified.

Senator Searcey of the 2nd offered the following substitute to HR 25:
A RESOLUTION
Re-submitting the question of the lease of the Western & Atlantic Railroad to the State Properties Control Commission.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the State Properties Control Code (Ga. Code Ann. Chapter 91-la), the State Real Properties Control Commission is empowered to receive offers to lease the Western & Atlantic Railroad and received offers from Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company and Southern Railway Company, such offers being subject to definitive action only by the General Assembly; and

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WHEREAS, the General Assembly has carefully considered the offers of each of said railroads, and has determined that the offers of neither railroad should be accepted; and

WHEREAS, the Western & Atlantic Railroad is not needed in any way for the operation of the various departments of the State Govern ment;

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the offers of both the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company and Southern Railway Company are rejected, and that the matter of leasing the Western & Atlantic Railroad Company is returned to the State Properties Control Commission.

On the adoption of the substitute, Senator Searcey of the 2nd called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.
A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin
Conway
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Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

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Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett
Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward
Webb Wesberry Young

Voting in the negative was Senator Adams of 5th.

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

The report of the Committee of the Whole Senate, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Webb of the llth called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th
Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Fincher 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 52, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

Senator Pennington of the 45th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HR 25.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock.

794

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, March 10, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Guy K. Hutcherson, pastor, Saint Paul Methodist Church, Columbus, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct:

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 33. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, approved September 6, 1891, as amended by an act approved February 23, 1935, and as further amended by an act approved March 28, 1935, and as thereafter amended; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and SB 33 was placed on the calendar.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

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795

HB 383. By Mr. McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.

HB 403. By Messrs. Walling of the 118th, Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 605. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A bill to create the Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 670. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court of Swainsboro to the County Court of Emanuel; and for other purposes.

HB 673. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
HB 674. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, so as to provide for a recorder; and for other purposes.
HB 675. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th: A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.
HB 676. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clinch County; and for other purposes.

796

JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

HB 433. By Messrs. Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th and others:
A bill to provide for the procedure relative to leaves of absence for the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Savannah; to provide for the appointment of Associate Judges of said court; and for other pur poses.

HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court of Swainsboro to the County Court of Emanuel; and for other purposes.

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.

HB 677. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier; and for other purposes.

HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb; to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

HB 679. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A bill to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Doug las County for employees of Douglas County; and for other purposes.

HB 680. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Dooly, so as to change the terms of office of the members of the board; and for other purposes.

HB 681. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Toombs County; and for other purposes.

HB 684. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that certain counties shall pay for

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1967

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the cost of blood tests to determine whether a person is driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor; and for other purposes.

HB 685. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend, consolidate, create, revise and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Bethlehem; and for other purposes.

HB 688. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

HB 692. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 693. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

HB 700. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Monroe County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 701. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Monroe County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 704. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor of the city court of certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 705. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act approved February 21, 1951, providing a supple ment for the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

798

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 706. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a secretary to serve the judges of the city courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 707. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a clerk for the office of the solicitor of the city court of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.

HB 709. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rochelie, Wilcox County; and for other purposes.

HB 710. By Messrs. Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

HB 714. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Baldwin; and for other purposes.

SB 146. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide for a supplementary salary to the Ordinary of Dawson County; and for other purposes.

SB 136. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to ratify and confirm the action of the Mayor and Council of the City of Macon as shown by minutes of its meeting of September 27, 1966, regarding certain portion of Franklin Street, and the con veyance of same to Georgia Power Company; and for other purposes.

SB 137. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the examination of master and journeyman plumbers and master and journeyman steamfitters; and for other purposes.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1967

799

SB 138. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th and others:
A bill to amend an act to provide for the examination of master elec tricians, carrying on said vocation in counties having a population of 150,000 inhabitants or more; and for other purposes.

SB 139. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the creation in certain counties of a Board of Examiners of Stationary Engineers and Firemen; and for other purposes.

SB 144. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A bill to create and provide for the creation of a Charter Commission to be known and designated as "The Charter Commission of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens and Clarke County"; and for other purposes.

SB 147. By Senator Kennedy of the 4th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector and creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Evans Coun ty; and for other purposes.

HR 149. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of stateowned property to Pickens County; and for other purposes.

HR 165. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments; and for other purposes.

HR 166. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Geor gia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act upon the sale of tangible personal property to certain general non-profit hospitals; and for other purposes.

800

JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

HR 163. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the executive order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Geor gia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on certain tangible personal property purchased outside the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 164. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act attributable to the inclusion of the Federal Manufacturer's Excise Tax in the base of said Sales Tax until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HB 321. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend code section relating to fees of constables, so as to change the fees of constables; and for other purposes.

HB 82. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 79th and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 232. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-210, relating to the salaries and fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.

HB 304. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 308. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that the Director shall not be authorized to revoke the driver's license of any operator or chauffeur except under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

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801

HB 324. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act amending and revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the deposit of a fee for advance court costs; and for other purposes.

HB 322. By Messrs. Wilson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-1601, relating to fees for Justices of the Peace, so as to change the fees of Justices of the Peace; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Lane of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Recreation Commission, so as to provide that members of the Commission shall receive a per diem and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day served on official business of the Commission; and for other pur poses.

HB 412. By Mr. Barber of the 24th, Lane of the 64th and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secre tary of State, so as to provide for the compensation and allowances of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

HB 423. By Mr. Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to provide a supplement appropriation of additional funds for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Mr. Dodson of the 107th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide for payment of tax imposed upon lessees by permitting a lump sum payment; and for other purposes.

HB 477. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act simplifying the operation of the Executive Branch of the State Government, so as to provide the Joint-Secretary shall schedule the time and place for all hearings; and for other purposes.

HB 523. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide for the compensation of the Attorney General; and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 626. By Messrs. Floyd of the 7th, Rowland of the 48th and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-72 relating to the misuse of the flag of the United States; and for other purposes.

HR 19. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A resolution authorizing compensation to Ernest Jackson; and for other purposes.

HR 39. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James R. Everett; and for other pur poses.

HR 47. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Larry Paul Jones; and for other purposes.

HR 81. By Mr. Laite of the 109th:
A resolution compensating Albert T. Newberry; and for other pur poses.

HR 91. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th: A resolution compensating Mr. Dewey Newton; and for other purposes.
HR 160. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th: A resolution compensating Mr. George M. Causey; and for other purposes.
HR 45. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Bill E. Turpin; and for other purposes.
HR 46. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Mr. C. E. Gabrels, Jr.; and for other pur poses.
HR 77. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th: A resolution compensating Mr. Glenn Douglas Cook; and for other purposes.

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HR 158. By Mr. Cato of the 89th: A resolution compensating Mr. Leslie Hall; and for other purposes.

HR 162. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating William L. Barnes as District Engineer; and for other purposes.

HR 169. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A resolution compensating Eddie Mae Greenway; and for other pur poses.

HR 179. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Robert Hammond Wesley, Sr.; and for other purposes.
HR 193. By Mr. Whaley of the 115th: A resolution compensating Mr. Willie Williams; and for other purposes.

HR 50. By Mr. Land of the 53rd: A resolution compensating William Harvey Arnold; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House:
HB 569. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act to provide that the ordinary of Harris County be placed on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation for the clerical help in the office of the ordinary; and for other purposes.

HB 571. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act which provides for the clerk of the superior court of Harris County to be placed on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the following resolutions of the House to-wit:

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HR 259. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution commending Mrs. Bailus Clayton Nicholson; and for other purposes.

HR 257. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution commending Miss Judy Bickerstaff; and for other pur poses.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 181. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code Title 34 constituting the "Georgia Election Code", as amended, so as to provide that any incumbent who previously ac companied his notice of candidacy with a nomination petition shall not again be required to accompany his notice of candidacy with such petition upon qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SB 182. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to provide for a Law Assistant for the Judge of the Superior Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 nor more than 140,000; to provide the procedure con nected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 183. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to place political campaign posters, signs and advertisements anywhere within the territorial limits of DeKalb County except under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SB 184. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2104 relating to when business may be transacted with the Ordinaries, as amended, so as to provide when

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the Ordinary may close his office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

SB 187. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to establish a program of awards for state officials and em ployees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

SB 188. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th and Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, and providing for the issuance of drivers licenses, approved March 19, 1937, as amended, and particularly by an act approved March 25, 1958, so as to remove the separate classification of the operating of a motor driven cycle, as defined, not to exceed 5 brake H.P.; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SB 189. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act making comprehensive provision for tax administration of Georgia and creating the Dept. of Revenue and the office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to change the compensa tion of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 82. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 79th and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 232. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-210, relating to the salaries and fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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HB 304. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 308. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that the Director shall not be authorized to revoke the driver's license of any operator or chauffeur except under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 321. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend code section relating to the fee of constables, so as to change the fees of constables; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 322. By Messrs. Wilson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-1601, relating to fees for Justices of the Peace, so as to change the fees of Justices of the Peace; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 324. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act amending and revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the deposit of a fee for advance court costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 366. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Lane of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Recreation Commission, so as to provide that members of the Commission shall receive a per diem and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day served on official business of the Commission; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce.

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HB 383. By Mr. McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 403. By Messrs. Walling of the 118th, Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 412. By Mr. Barber of the 24th, Lane of the 64th and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secre tary of State, so as to provide for the compensation and allowances of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 423. By Mr. Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to provide a supplemental appropriation of additional funds for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 463. By Mr. Dodson of the 107th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide for payment of tax imposed upon lessees by permitting a lump sum payment; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 477. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act simplifying the operations of the Executive Branch of the State Government, so as to provide the Joint-Secretary shall schedule the time and place for all hearings; and for other pui poses.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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HB 523. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide for the compensation of Attorney General; and for other Purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 605. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A bill to create the Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 626. By Messrs. Floyd of the 7th, Rowland of the 48th and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-72 relating to the misuse of the flag of the United States; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.

HB 670. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 673. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 674. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, so as to provide for a recorder; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 675. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 676. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clinch County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 677. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb; to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 679. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A bill to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Douglas County for employees of Douglas County; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 680. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Dooly, so as to change the terms of office of the members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 681. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Toombs County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 684. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that certain counties shall pay for the

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cost of blood tests to determine whether a person is driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 685. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend, consolidate, create, revise and supersede the several Acts incorporating the Town of Bethlehem; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 688. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an Act to create a system of public schools for the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 692. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 693. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 700. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Monroe County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 701. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Monroe County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 704. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend on Act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor of the city court of certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 705. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act approved February 21, 1951, providing a supple ment for the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 706. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of a secretary to serve the judges of the city courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 707. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the appointment of a clerk for the office of the solicitor of the city court of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 709. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the city of Rochelle, Wilcox County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 710. By Messrs. Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 714. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Bald win; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 19. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A resolution authorizing compensation to Ernest Jackson; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 39. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James R. Everett; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 45. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Mr. Bill E. Turpin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 46. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Mr. C. E. Gabrels, Jr.; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 47. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Larry Paul Jones; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 50. By Mr. Land of the 53rd: A resolution compensating William Harvey Arnold; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 77. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th: A resolution compensating Mr. Glenn Douglas Cook; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 81. By Mr. Laite of the 109th: A resolution compensating Albert T. Newberry; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 91. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th: A resolution compensating Mr. Dewey Newton; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 149. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Pickens County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HR 158. By Mr. Cato of the 89th: A resolution compensating Mr. Leslie Hall; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 160. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A resolution compensating Mr. George M. Causey; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 162. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating William L. Barnes as District Engineer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 163. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the executive order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on certain tangible personal property purchased outside the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 164. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act attributable to the

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inclusion of the Federal Manufacturer's Excise Tax in the base of said Sales Tax until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 165. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 166. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act upon the sale of tangible personal property to certain general non-profit hospitals; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 169. By Mr. Colwell of the Bth:
A resolution compensating Eddie Mae Greenway; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 179. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Robert Hammond Wesley, Sr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HR 193. By Mr. Whaley of the 115th: A resolution compensating Mr. Willie Williams; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.
HB 433. By Messrs. Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th, Funk and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th: A bill to provide for the procedure relative to leaves of absence for the chief judge of the Municipal Court of Savannah; to provide for

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the appointment of associate judges of said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court of Swainsboro in the County Court of Emanuel; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 177. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 178. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that no municipality in this State with a population of more than 350,000 persons shall own or maintain any dwelling or other real property for the benefit of its agents, employees or elected officials unless such agents, officials, or employees shall reimburse such munici pality for the use of such dwelling or other real property at the fair rental value of such property; and for other purposes.

SB 180. By Senator Cox of the 21st:
A bill to repeal Section 24-3104 of the Code of Ga., relating to the compensation of court reporters by counties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 185. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Smith of the 18th:
A bill pertaining to the assessment of public service corporation fees in a sufficient amount to cover the cost of operating and maintaining the

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Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for the amount of such fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 186. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Holley of the 22nd and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill relating to registration of non-resident accountants, as amended; and for other purposes.

SR 79. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Cox of the 21st, Rowan of the 8th, Young of the 13th and Dean of the 6th:
A resolution naming the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

SR 76. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A resolution to relieve All-State Bonding Company as surety on four appearance bonds and to cancel four Fi Fas issued against All-State Bonding Company; and for other purposes.

HB 20. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 58. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and others:
A bill to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale of any weapon carried illegally or used in the commission of a crime or the attempt to commit a crime against any person; and for other purposes.

HB 69. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Judge of the Superior Courts Emeritus; and for other purposes.

HB 392. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to appeal Sections 83-101 through 83-106 and 83-118 of the Code of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 397. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Hale of the 1st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to be known as the "Water Resources Planning and Coordinating Act"; and for other purposes.

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HB 398. By Mr. Parrar of the 118th:
A bill to amend Section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia so as to provide for a change in salary of Coroners in certain counties; and for other pur poses.

HB 415. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend an Act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

HB 427. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-409 relating to the qualifications and requirements prescribed prior to issuing a Master Certificate of Re gistration; and for other purposes.

HB 437. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend the Act approved March 15, 1933, providing purchases for passenger-carrying trucks for the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.

HB 530. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Scholarship Com mission; and for other purposes.

HB 531. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an Act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 561. By Messrs. Hale of the 1st, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to provide for a tax on each deed, instrument or other writing by which any real estate is sold, transferred or conveyed when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00; and for other purposes.

HB 596. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide that the Supervisor of Purchases shall be authorized to obtain a contract for liability insurance or an endorsement to existing contracts for liability insurance; and for other purposes.

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HB 655. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of any county in this State with a population of not less than 7,370 nor more than 7,400, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 656. By Messrs. Smith, Palmer and Malone of the 117th: A bill to supplement the existing laws of this State which enable DeKalb County to exercise the powers of planning, zoning and rezoning; and for other purposes.
HB 658. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th: A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Warner Robins, so as to change the name of the City Court of Warner Robins; and for other purposes.

HB 659. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dade County, so as to change the Commissioner's travel expense allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 660. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an Act establishing a salary system of compensation for the Sheriff of Dade County, so as to change the Sheriff's expense allowance; and for other purposes.

HB 661. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an Act abolishing the offices of the tax collector and tax receiver of Dade County, so as to increase the expense allowance for clerical help for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 665. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Henry County Water Authority, so as to change the membership of said authority; and for other purposes.

HB 666. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an Act amending the various Acts incorporating the City of McDonough; and for other purposes.

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HB 667. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to implement the constitutional amendment creating the "Henry County Development Authority", which was ratified by the people of Henry County at the general election; and for other purposes.

HB 668. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Henry County; and for other purposes.

HR 67. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide a direct method of appeal and review of errors from the Criminal Court of Fulton County to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the correction of errors from said court; and for other purposes.

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.

HR 196. By Messrs. Cooper, Wood and Williams of the 16th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to create a Civil Service system for persons other than elected officials, whose salaries are paid out of funds of Hall County; and for other purposes.

HR 37. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement under which certain persons will be entitled to obtain water from Black Rock Mountain State Park; and for other purposes.

HB 41. By Messrs. Moore of the 20th, Barber of the 24th and Irvin of the llth: A bill to declare teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibili ties and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions; and for other purposes.
HB 61. By Mr. Rush of the 75th: A bill to amend Code section 26-6908, relating to commerical fishing on Sunday, so as to prohibit any person, firm or corporation from fishing

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with a net or seine or any other device which requires the sanction of a commerical fishing license on Sunday; and for other purposes.

HB 157. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Appellate Practice Act of 1965", so as to redefine what judgments shall be subject to review; and for other purposes.

HB 158. By Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relative to process and service; and for other purposes.

HB 249. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963", so as to provide for additional definitions; to include aragonite liming materials and natural or ground aragonite under such defini tions; and for other purposes.

HB 522. By Messrs. Jones of the 112th and McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed approved March 16, 1966, so as to further define certain terms; and for other purposes.

HB 594. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill kown as the "Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", so as to authorize the Department of Family and Children Services to provide medical assistance to recipients of assistance under Titles I, IV, X, XIV or XVI and to certain other individuals under 21 who are de pendent children under this state's approved plan under Title IV; and for other purposes.

HB 595. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to provide which animals may be hunted at night; to provide a procedure for condemning property used in the night hunting of deer; and for other purposes.

HB 617. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 8th, Moore of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-2430, relating to cancellation of in surance policies, so as to provide that certain types of insurance and

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renewals thereof shall not be terminated if the contract of insurance has been in effect for 60 days except for stated reasons; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 71. Do Pass. SB 172. Do Pass. SB 177. Do Pass. HB 312. Do Pass. HB 338. Do Pass. HB 368. Do Pass. HB 415. Do Pass. HB 466. Do Pass. HB 470. Do Pass. HB 503. Do Pass. HB 598. Do Pass. HB 635. Do Pass. HB 655. Do Pass. HB 659. Do Pass. HB 660. Do Pass. HB 661. Do Pass. HB 665. Do Pass. HB 666. Do Pass. HB 667. Do Pass. HB 668. Do Pass. HR 114. Do Pass by Substitute. HR 196. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

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Senator Pennington of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 249. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Pennington of 45th District,
Chairman.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on High ways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 309. Do Pass. HB 392. Do Pass. HB 437. Do Pass. HB 445. Do Pass. HB 473. Do Pass. HB 474. Do Pass. HB 475. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Minish of 48th District, Secretary.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Secretary of the Committee on Econ omy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and

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House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 74. Do Pass by Substitute. SB 143. Do Pass. SR 75. Do Pass. HR 84. Do Pass. HR 202. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Secretary.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judici ary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 25. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 154. Do Pass. HB 214. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th District, Chairman of the Committee on In stitutions and Mental Health, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Institutions and Mental Health has had under considera tion the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 12. Do Pass. SB 175. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Wesberry of 37th District, Chairman.

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Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Secretary of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following resolution of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 66. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Spinks of 9th District,
Secretary.

Senator Hill of the 29th District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 311. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Hill of 29th District, Chairman.

The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 78. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Stephens of the 36th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th and Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution commending Senator Leroy R. Johnson; and for other purposes.

SR 80. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Stephens of the 36th, Smith of the 34th, Ward of the 39th, Coggin of the 35th and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution commending the Honorable Alan F. Kiepper; and for other purposes.

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SR 81. By Senator Shea of the 3rd, Searcey of the 2nd, Gardner of the 1st and Ward of the 39th:
A resolution congratulating the Alfred E. Beach High School Basket ball Team for winning the State AAA Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

HR 257. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A resolution commending Miss Judy Bickerstaff; and for other pur poses.

HR 259. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th: A resolution commending Mrs. Bailus Clayton Nicholson; and for other purposes.
The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
HB 449. By Mr. Lee of the 79th: A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to authorize the extension of gas services and gas distribution system into certain areas of Lee County; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 449 by striking from Section 1, quoted Section 2, the word "sought" where it appears in the eleventh line from the top on page 2 between the word "the" and the word "right-of-way" and insert ing in lieu thereof the word "south".
By striking from Section 1, quoted Section 2, the word "east" where it appears in the fourteenth line from the top on page 5 between the word "projected" and the word "intersects" and inserting in lieu there of the word "west".
By adding in Section 1, quoted Section 2, the word "west" between the word and figures "0-degrees 40'" and the words "a distance" where they appear in the sixth line from the top of page 7.
By striking from Section 1, quoted Section 2, the phrase "thence run northwesterly along the north right-of-way line of the Georgia Northern Railroad;" where said phrase appears at the end of line 22, all of line 23 and the beginning of line 24, counting from the top of page 7.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 176. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to create and establish a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 319. By Mr. Jones of the 76th and others: A bill placing the solicitor general of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor general; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 450. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Dougherty, so as to authorize the governing authority of Dougherty County to enter into certain agreements with the City of Albany; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 602. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to extend the jurisdiction of the Court of Ordinary of Chattahoochee County, acting by and through the ordinary of said county to try all misdemeanor cases where the defendant waives a jury trial and pleads guilty; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 609. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend Georgia Laws 1963 session, providing an additional com pensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits, so as to provide additional compensation for the solicitor-general of certain judicial circuits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 611. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to amend the several acts creating and relative to the City Court of Savannah . . . ", so as to increase the compensation of the judge, sheriff and clerk of the City Court of Savannah; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 615. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Milan, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 618. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Dublin, so as to increase the maximum millage which may be levied by the City of Dublin; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 622. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Ashburn, so as to close a portion of a certain street; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 628. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Hawkinsville, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 629. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act amending the charter of the City of Hawkinsville, so as to authorize the City of Hawkinsville to provide for the codifica tion of the ordinances of said city and to publish copies thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 630. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of Pulaski into the office of tax commissioners, so as to provide that the tax commissioner shall be entitled to those commissions authorized for his services in collecting motor vehicle taxes for other taxing jurisdictions within Pulaski County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 631. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County, so as to change the compensation of the ordinary of Bleckley County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 632. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of commissioner of roads and revenues for Bleckley County, so as to increase the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 637. By Messrs. Cooper, Woods and Williams of the 16th:
A bill to create and establish a civil service system in Hall County for employees of Hall County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 640. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to provide that in certain counties the governing authorities there of shall adopt a uniform central accounting and bookkeeping system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 642. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of and the salary of an executive secretary and calendar clerk of the judge or judges presiding in civil matters of the superior courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of said executive secretary and calendar clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 644. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of two superior court reporters or court stenographers to the judges of the superior courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of said court reporters; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,. was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 645. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act fixing the salaries of the court reporters, special bailiffs and secretaries to the superior court judge or judges of certain counties, so as to change the population classification of said act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 647. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th: A bill to amend an act placing the clerk of the superior court, ordinary r and sheriff of Floyd County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the chief deputy clerk of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 648. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th: A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the members of the Board of Roads and Revenues of Floyd County, so as to provide for an expense allowance for the members; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 649. By Messrs. Minge, Lowrey and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in lieu thereof the office of tax commissioner, so as to change the compensation of certain employees of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 650. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act creating the city court of Floyd County, so as to change the compensation of the judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 651. By Messrs. Minge, Starnes and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act placing the solicitor-general of the Rome Judicial Circuit on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the clerk-typist; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 33. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th, Stephens of the 36th and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend the Criminal Court Act approved September 6, 1891, as amended, so as to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to fix the salaries of the judges and solicitors-general of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 38th offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act entitled "An act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta approved September 6, 1891, as amended by an act approved February 23, 1935, and as further amended by an act approved March 28, 1935, and as thereafter amended;" so as to em power and authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County within the minimum and maximum limitations, and to adjust the salaries of the Judges of the Criminal Court of Fulton County and the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and to define the authority of the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County to adjust and fix the salaries of the Assistant Solicitors-General within certain minimum and maximum limitations and with the approval of the governing authority of Fulton County; to appoint a Special Assistant, and to fix his salary; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY AUTHOR ITY OF THE SAME:
Section 1. That the Act establishing the Criminal Court of Atlanta, approved September 6, 1891, and the act amending said act approved February 23, 1935, and the act further amending said act approved

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March 28, 1935, and the act further amending said act approved Febru ary 27, 1962, and the act further amending said act approved April 4, 1963, and other acts amendatory to said act establishing the Criminal Court of Atlanta, be and the same are hereby amended by providing as follows:

(A) From and after the effective date of this act the annual salary of the Judges of the Criminal Court of Fulton County shall be $22,500.00. Said salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the County Treasury.

(B) From and after the passage of this act, the annual salary of the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County shall be $20,500.00. The said salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the Treasury of Fulton County.

(C) The increased compensation provided by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement to the officer whose compensation is thus increased, beyond that amount which such officer would have received had his salary been limited to $18,500.00 per year in lieu of the increased amount provided herein. Before the increased compensation shall be due and payable, such officer shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the County Attorney, in which such officer shall agree that the increased compensation pro vided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such officer upon retirement.

(D) From and after the passage of this Act, the Solicitor-General shall have authority and may appoint a Special Assistant who shall be a licensed attorney, whose duty shall be, in addition to any other assign ments given him by the Solicitor-General, to act as liaison officer be tween the police department of the various municipalities of Fulton County, and other law enforcement agencies of Fulton County and the State of Georgia, the Juvenile Court of Fulton County, the Atlanta Commission on Crime and Juvenile Delinquency, the criminal agencies of the Federal Department of Justice and the officers of the Federal Courts, the Better Business Bureau of Atlanta, and any other public or quasi public agencies dealing with the matter of law enforcement.

(E) The annual salary of the said Special Assistant shall be not less than $8,400.00 per year, and not more than $12,000.00 per year, said compensation to be fixed by the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County, payable in equal monthly installments out of the treasury of Futon County. Before the appointment of any new officer to said position of Special Assistant, or the increase in compensation of said Special Assistant, such officer shall evidence in writing his elec tion to become a member of the General Employees Pension System of Fulton County, and waive his right to participate in the benefits of the Judges and Solicitors General Pension Act of 1946 (Georgia Laws 1946, p. 299) and amendments thereto.

(F) The said Special Assistant shall serve at the pleasure of the Solicitor-General of the said Court.

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(G) From and after the passage of this Act the annual salaries of the Assistant Solicitors-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County shall not be less than $8,400 per year and not more than $14,000 per year. The salaries of the said Assistant Solicitors-General shall be fixed be tween the limitations of $8,400 and $13,000 per year by the SolicitorGeneral of the Criminal Court of Fulton County. If Assistant SolicitorsGeneral are paid more than $13,000 per year, said salaries must be established on recommendation of the Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County and with the approval of the governing authority of the County. The increase in compensation provided by this Section shall become effective immediately upon the approval of this Act, if the necessary funds therefor are made available by the governing au thority of Fulton County in the official budget thereof; otherwise such increases shall become effective January 1, 1968.

(H) From and after the passage of this act, the annual salary of the First Assistant Solicitor-General of the Criminal Court of Fulton County shall be not less than $13,000 per year and not more than $15,000 per year, said salary to be fixed within those limitations by the SolicitorGeneral of the Criminal Court of Fulton County. Said salary shall be paid in equal monthly installments from the Treasury of Fulton County. The effective date of the increase in compensation provided for herein shall be the same as that provided for the other Assistant Solicitors in Paragraph (G) hereof.

Section 2. Be it further enacted that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Section 3. Notice of the intention to apply for the passage of this local bill has been published in the newspaper in which the Sheriff's advertisements for Fulton County are published, namely, the Fulton County Daily Report, once a week for three weeks during a period of sixty (60) days immediately preceding its introduction in the General Assembly. Attached hereto and made a part of this bill is a copy of said notice, accompanied by an affidavit to the effect that said notice has been published as provided by law, and it is hereby declared that all the requirements of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1945, relating to publication of notice of intention to apply for the passage of this local legislation, have been complied with for the enactment of this law.

Section 4. The provisions of Section (G) and (H) shall become effective upon the passage of this act as specified in said sections. All other provisions shall become effective January 1, 1968.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following general bill, favorably reported by the committee, was read the third time, and put upon its passage:

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such ap propriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

The president resolved the Senate into a Committee of the Whole Senate.

The Committee of the Whole Senate was dissolved, and Senator Plunkett of the 30th reported as follows: Mr. President, the Committee of the Whole Senate has had under consideration HB 45 and has instructed me, as its chair man, to report the same back to the Senate, with the recommendation that the same do pass by substitute as amended.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July I, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Govern ment, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

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That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969, as prescribed hereinafter for each of such fiscal years, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus as of June 30, 1967.

PART I LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch.
For compensation, expenses, mileage allowances, travel and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, National Con ference of Legislative Leaders and Marine Fisheries Com pact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the legislative branch; for the ne cessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the legislative branch; for cost of com piling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly, and the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for election blanks and any other election expense, including publish ing constitutional amendments; for all costs of Georgia Official and Statistical Register as provided by resolution; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel as authorized by law.
1967-68 .........___.__..__.._....__.___._.__.. ........___._..___...............$ 2,900,000.00
1968-69 _____...__.___..___.__....._ _............. .....__..._......._..........$ 2,900,000.00

PART II JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 2. Supreme Court.
For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and three Emeritus positions. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus posi tion established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500.00 in each fiscal year shall be al located for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal ex penses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal

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as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., pp. 478-479.
1967-68 ________-.._.__.___.._...-......._.-....-..-._.._.._.________....___.__$
1968-69 __--------------$

540,165.00 540,165.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ____^________$413,226.00 Operating Expenses ..........$126,939.00

$413,226.00 $126,939.00

Section 3. Court of Appeals.
For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court, and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropria tion shall be increased amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.
1967-68 ......__.._.._._______.-....-.......-.-.-......._..........--______...$
1968-69 ______.________________._,,....-...-...--...-..---..._.__..-_...__-..$

634,000.00 634,000.00

Section 4. Superior Courts.
For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including such contingent expense allow ances authorized by law, the payment of milage as auth orized by law, and such other expenses as may be auth orized by law. Provided, however, that the listed appro priation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus position estab lished during the fiscal year.
1967-68 __.......______.________._..-.............................................$ 1,840,000.00
1968-69 ___.........._..___.____.-..___.___....-_..................__._..........$ 1,840,000.00

Section 5. For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
1967-68 ... .............______._______.._..___.__..___._........_.......__.. .....$
1968-69 ____.........._......._____________....-................-..............._.$

35,000.00 35,000.00

PART III EXECUTIVE BRANCH GENERAL GOVERNMENT

Section 6. Commission on Aging.

1967-68

..._,,___.

$

1968-69 ________...._..._...___.___.__.____.._-._._.____-__-_-___.-_-_.$

56,000.00 56,000.00

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Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services __.______.____._$ 46,000.00 $ 46,000.00

Operating Expenses ...,,...,,..,,$ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.00

Grants .___.___,,__--___ ____________$110,000.00 $110,000.00

Section 7. Art Commission, Georgia. 1967-68 ._._......___..__..........,,.........___.____________.______..__..___......_$ 1968-69 ....___..__-......-........-_____.._____._.______._.-.............____..$

60,000.00 48,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services _.______.__..._..__ $37,000.00 $25,000.00

Operating Expenses ___^___...___.$35,000.00 $23,000.00

Provided that of the amount appropriated for 196768, the amount of $12,000.00 shall be matched by $12,000.00 agency funds and expended for the purpose of a cultural pilot project.

Section 8. Audits, Department of. 1967-68 -_____......___.....____.........._._._._________________.____._________..$ 1968-69 .............___........._._................................................ $

780,000.00 780,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ____________ $520,000.00 $520,000.00

Operating Expenses ____..._..$110,000.00 $110,000.00

Tax Digest _..._.......__..........._.$175,000.00 $175,000.00

Section 9. Banking, Department of.

1967-68 _........___.....__.___.___.__.__..._...._._.__.. _________________ $

1968-69

.$

500,000.00 500,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

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1967-68 Personal Services .___...________.$363,000.00 Operating Expenses ..^__-....$147,000.00

1968-69 $353,000.00 $147,000.00

Section 10. Capitol Square Improvement Committee.

A. Operating Costs.

1967-68 ,,____,,_,,___._________$

1968-69

............ ^ ........

.^

250,000.00 150,000.00

B. Capital Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals, Annual Lease payments to State Office Building Authority under existing leases for Judicial, Agricultural, Health and other State Office Buildings and Facilities.

1967-68

-.--_.___.___,,.$ 3,027,752.87

1968-69 .__.___.__.......__.____________._.-___.._______.____,,_...________.____.$ 3,027,752.87

Section 11. Comptroller General.
For the cost of operating the Office of the Comptroller General, Insurance Commissioner, Fire Inspection Divi sion, Building Safety Council, Insurance Rate Division, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Liquified Petroleum Safety Act.
1967-68-_-_-_-_-_-_-----_-__-_--_____-._....-..--_-....._.._$ 1,270,000.00
1968-69 ........................ ........^ 1,270,000.00

Section 12. Executive Department.
A. For the cost of operating the Executive Depart ment, including the cost and maintenance expense for the Executive automobile, and telephones at the Mansion, and for the contingent expenses of the Department, such as rewards, dues to the Governors' Conferences, and special committee expenses.

1967-68 ................................. ..^ 500,000.00

1968-69

.................................... ^ 500,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Bud get Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ._....__.... __..$330,000.00 Operating Expenses ............$170,000.00

$330,000.00 $170,000.00

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Provided that $25,000.00 of Personal Services and $10,000.00 of Operating Expenses shall be used for the Office of the Coordinator of Highway Safety.

B. For the allowance payable monthly for the cost of operating the Executive Mansion, including servants' hire, food, other supplies and laundry.

1967-68

__._._,,.,,._.,,._.,,.$

1968-69 .--_-.___.__._--$

50,000.00 50,000.00

Section 13. Budget Bureau. 1967-68 ._.___._.__,,_______-$ 1968-69-..-.-....__--......____-_-..____.-_.-_._-_..._-.-__--$

245,000.00 245,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ._______..______$189,400.00 Operating Expenses __,,._______$ 55,600.00

$189,400.00 $ 55,600.00

Section 14. Georgia Historical Commission. 1967-68 ______,,_________,,,,________,,_,,_______,,__,,___..___________.._.___..__,,..._$ 1968-69 -__-.-_,,__--,,-_.--._.--$

350,000.00 270,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

Capital Outlay ____,,_.______.__.____$ 80,000.00
Section 15. Industry and Trade, Department of. A. General Operating Costs.
1967-68 ________,,._________._______..________._________.._________.____________ $ 2,211,600.00 1968-69 _,,_,,__._______._____...________.,,_________,,_________________._____$ 2,211,600.00

B. Grants to Area Planning and Development Com missions.
1967-68 ..____--___.___..-___.--___.._...-_____-_--_____._...___.__.$
1968-69 _..___..-_....._$

823,200.00 823,200.00

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C. Capital Outlay:
(a) Rivers and Harbors Development--to be ex pended under contract with the Rivers and Harbors de velopment Commission.
1967-68 --------------$

250,000.00

(b) Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit--to be ex pended under contract with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
1967-68 ---...-----.--------------------....-I
1968-69-----------------.-.-______-._.-..._..$

250,000.00 250,000.00

D. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--Annual Lease payments to Georgia Ports Authority.
1967-68 --_------_-.------------------__------__------$ 1,505,000.00 1968-69 _--------------------------__--------------__----.$ 1,967,500.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts $462,500.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ___..--_-$1,004,800.00 $1,004,800.00 Operating Expenses _------ $ 756,800.00 $ 756,800.00

Section 16. Labor, Department of.
A. For the cost of operating the Commissioner's office and Factory Inspection Division.
1967-68 ----.--------.------._----_.-_._----_------------$ 1968-69 ------------------------------------------$

346,264.00 346,264.00

B. For that part of cost of operations of Employ ment Security Agency as authorized by Act approved March 8, 1945.
1967-68 --.-------------------------------------------I
1968-69 -----____------------.----------------_----$

85,000.00 85,000.00

Section 17. Law, Department of.
For the cost of operating the Department of Law, provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys

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General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any other agency of the State in the Executive Branch of the State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purposes for which provision is made in this item, unless the pay ment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law by the State Highway Department for expenses in curred for legal services by any Assistant Attorney General or Deputy Assistant Attorney General assigned by the Attorney General of Georgia to perform specific items of legal work in connection with the acquisition of rightsof-way on the State road system, or unless the payment is made from funds appropriated to the Executive De partment for the payment of salaries and expenses of the two Assistant Attorneys General authorized to be appointed by the Governor.
1967-68 ...___________------__----________..___.______________.--.__._.____$
1968-69 ____.

743,000.00 743,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

Personal Services .--..-$566,000.00

Section 18. Library, State.

1967-68 __--------_____._-__-

1968-69

.

.

110,000.00 110,000.00

Section 19. Literature Commission, State. 1967-68 ...__._..______-...-------------__.____._---- 1968-69 ______------_______----__-_-___-..----___-.

20,000.00 20,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services .----_----$ 16,000.00 Operating Expenses __...........$ 4,000.00

$ 16,000.00 $ 4,000.00

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Section 20. Pharmacy Board. For cost of operating the office of Chief Drug Inspector.

1967-68 __------------___---------.----------------.$

1968-69

--_-----___________.------_________________$

113,500.00 113,500.00

Section 21. Public Defense, Department of.
For the cost of operating the Military Division, aid to military organizations and the cost of operating the Civil Defense Division, and the Office of Emergency Planning.
1967-68-----------------------.--.------------------$
1968-69------------------_.--------------____----$

977,800.00 977,800.00

Section 22. Public Safety, Department of. 1967-68..----__---------------._..----------------..--.$10,150,000.00 1968-69--------------.........----......_._.------------------. $10,132,983.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services __----$6,561,618.00 Operating Expenses --$3,636,382.00 Capital Outlay ______--.$ 132,000.00

$6,676,601.00 $3,636,382.00

Provided, however, that the Director of the Depart ment of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Associa tion of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Interna tional Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Provincial Police).

Section 23. Public Service Commission.
For the cost of operating the Utilities Division and the Motor Carrier Division of the Public Service Com mission.
1967-68 ..--.----._--.--.--......----...----.------------_.$
1968-69 -----._------------------_----------------------.._.$

625,000.00 625,000.00

Section 24. Purchases, Supervisor of. 1967-68 .--__.__._--....-.--------------------_----------.$ 1968-69----------------___------------------_----..$

402,000.00 402,000.00

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Section 25. Recreation Commission. 1967-68-------_-_-------------------------------$ 1968-69--.--------..-------.-------------------------$

95,410.00 95,410.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ----------$ 57,310.00 Operating Expenses --------.$ 38,100.00

$ 57,310.00 $ 38,100.00

Section 26. Revenue, Department of. A. For cost of operating the Department of Revenue.
1967-68--.---.----.---------------.-------.-.$11,149,400.00 1968-69.----........-.....-.--.------------..----..$11,149,400.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ----..$7,262,500.00 Operating Expenses .--$3,886,900.00

$7,262,500.00 $3,886,900.00

B. Grants to counties--Tax re-evaluation. For grants to counties in accordance with rules and regulations set up by the Commissioner of Revenue for assisting counties in financing tax re-evaluation studies.
1967-68----______-__----.......------.------_----,,,,,,---,,$
1968-69----------...-.....--------------------.----------$

200,000.00 150,000.00

C. Loans to counties--Tax re-evaluation. There is hereby appropriated for each of the next two fiscal years covered by this Act the amount of such repayments of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during each of the next two fiscal years in such amount and for the same purpose as originally appropri ated, but not to exceed $400,000.00 in each of the next two fiscal years. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

Section 27. Science and Technology Commission. 1967-68 ----_.----------------------..----------.----$ 1968-69------------..----.-----------------------------$

100,000.00 100,000.00

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Provided that the allocation to ohjects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services -........$ 67,700.00 Operating Expenses ..___.$ 33,300.00

$ 67,700.00 $ 33,300.00

Section 28. Secretary of State.
A. Combined Divisions. For the cost of operating the office of Secretary of State, and all other programs ad ministered through such office.
1967-68---,,----------_-__________.____________________$ 655,200.00
1968-69__.__--.----_---------......-......-................$ 655,200.00

B. Examining Boards. 1967-68 ..-_---.--.-------_-__-_----.----$ 710,000.00 1968-69----_----_-________._.___,,_._____________.$ 710,000.00

C. Archives and Records. For the cost of operation of archives and history, microfilming and housing re cords, and the State Museum, including lease rental pay ments to the State Office Building Authority for the State Archives Building in the amount of $815,000.00 per annum.
1967-68 ...------------_-_______-_-___._______._..$ 1,298,800.00
1968-69-_..-.------.-_.---.-_______.________-_...-_-$ 1,298,800.00

D. Buildings and Grounds. For the cost of operating the State Capitol Building and grounds, the maintenance of Confederate cemeteries, the repairs, furnishings, equip ment, light, power, water and upkeep of grounds at the Mansion and for insurance on public property not other wise provided for.
1967-68 -.-..._.__-__.__-.__________-___--__._-......-....-...-....-....$ 663,000.00
1968-69 ........-,,._-.___-___-.__,,__-__.-_.._-_....-.-..-__..._....-..$ 413,000.00

E. Special Repairs--Capitol Building, Mansion and Legislative Chambers, Rooms, Offices and Facilities.
1967-68 -........-..--.___...-.-..____-______.__-_-.-__._,,.-_._-............$ 100,000.00
1968-69 ...,,-____,,_.....-___-.........____....-._.._______________.____...._,,.$ 100,000.00

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Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Operating Expenses --$1,257,376.00 $1,257,376.00

Provided further that of the above amount, $3,600.00 in Operating Expenses shall be used to purchase and ship Georgia State Flags to servicemen serving overseas. Such shipments shall be made upon the request of the company commanders.

Section 29. State Properties Control Commission. For the cost of operating State Properties Control Commission.
1967-68--------------_------------------------------$ 1968-69----------------------_-----------------$

50,000.00 50,000.00

Section 30. Treasury, State. For operation of State Treasury, including Bond Commissioner.
1967-68 ----.----._-------------------------------.$ 1968-69 ..........._--_-----------------------------$

127,500.00 127,500.00

Section 31. Veterans Service. A. For the cost of operating the Department of Veterans Service.
1967-68 ---_-------.------.---.----------------- $ 1,006,000.00 1968-69-----------------------------------------$ 1,006,000.00

B. For the cost of operating the Veterans Service Board, War Veterans Home, and Veterans Nursing Home.
1967-68-----.------------------.--------------------.$ 1,380,000.00 1968-69 .....----.......---------------------------..$ 780,600.00

Provided that of the amount appropriated for 1967-68 the amount of $870,000.00 shall be for capital outlay for the purpose of constructing the veterans' wing at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

C. For the cost of pensions to Confederate Widows. 1967-68 ----..------..--.------------------_----.--_.$ 1968-69 __.--...----------------.------------.------.$

81,000.00 72,190.00

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Section 32. Workmen's Compensation, State Board of.
For the cost of operating the State Board of Work men's Compensation.
1967-68 _.-----.----.-------..-_-.--_--_------$ 591,000.00 1968-69 _.-----------------..--------------__----$ 591,000.00

AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION

Section 33. Agriculture, Department of. A. For the operation of all activities of the Depart ment including the operation of Farmers' Markets.
1967-68-_---------..-------------_.------------$ 7,340,900.00
1968-69__-----..----_--------------------------.$ 7,140,900.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Operating Expenses --$2,170,148.00 $2,170,148.00

Provided that of the above amount, not more than $60,300.00 shall be expended to increase the contract with the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association.

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--Annual Lease payments to Georgia Farmers' Market Authority.
1967-68...---.--------.------.--.-.---$
1968-69 ............._------------._----.------------._------.$

855,000.00 855,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Authority Lease Rentals $ 855,000.00 $ 855,000.00
Provided that from the above amounts, $105,000.00 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Au thority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects. Provided, also, that all rentals received from such projects shall be applied by the Authority to the abatement of payments by the State toward any lease between the Authority and the Department of Agriculture, and further that any sub-lease to any third party shall

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require a rental at least equal to the annual lease payment between the Department and the Authority.

Section 34. Conservation. A. Department of Forestry.
1967-68 .__.-.-__--_-------.------.-----.$ 4,570,757.00 1968-69 ..__.,,_______,,--.--$ 4,560,757.00

Provided that included in the above appropriations, the sum of $489,757.00 for the fiscal year 1967-68 shall be used for the purpose of implementing HB 39 of the regular 1967 Session relative to forest fire protection.
B. Forest Research Council.
1967-68 ______._______.__________.._______-_______-______._..______-$
1968-69 ............................. .^^^^$

374,000.00 374,000.00

C. Game and Fish Commission. 1967-68 ._____._____-.____.-_____-.__,,.-- .__--$ 3,032,356.00 1968-69 ........................................^ 2,717,356.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ____..__.______________$ 1,861,056.00 $ 1,861,056.00 Operating Expenses ,,_____-_-______________? 1,629,300.00 $ 1,629,300.00

D. Jekyll Island Committee. 1967-68 .........._____,,.__._________________$ 1968-69 ____.__,,-,,,,______..______.______$

430,000.00 430,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Operating Expenses ________________,,_.$ 430,000.00 $ 430,000.00

E. Mineral Leasing Commission. 1967-68 .___,,___________________________.$ 1968-69 ___________________...___..._._..______.$

5,000.00 5,000.00

F. Department of Mines, Mining and Geology, in cluding Oil and Gas Commission.

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(a) Regular Operation. 1967-68 ___..._._-___....__._......___._..____...,,._......_.....__....._._.....$ 1968-69 -__-...._..__......_._._.-....__,,.._..._____......___.........._.____$

300,000.00 300,000.00

(b) South Georgia Minerals Exploration and ReSearch.

1967-68 --_,,_._.._..$

1968-69

__ .

.

_$

228,500.00 228,500.00

G. Department of Parks.
(a) For general operation and development of State Parks.
1967-68 __.____.....__-__.....____......_____.....__..,,._...__.._..___..___.__.$ 1,288,000.00
1968-69 ._......__..___....._,,.-....__.,,..._____-...___.....___...____.______..$ 1,038,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ..._.,,

_____ $ 1,003,772.00 $ 1,003,772.00

Operating Expenses ___..._________._____________$ 684,228.00 $ 684,228.00

Provided, however, that $20,000 of the above amount shall be allocated for expenses of the State Council for the Preservation of Natural Areas.

(b) Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--An nual Lease Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Au thority.
1967-68 .-_---_-- _,,.__..._..._ ___ $
1968-69 ..-.._._....__-.-___-..._._.__.....-.-.-.__..__-..........-__._-.$

986,000.00 986,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts, $500,000.00 in 1967-68 and $500,000.00 in 1968-69 is desig nated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

(c) Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--An nual Lease Payments to Stone Mountain Memorial Asso ciation.
1967-68 --..__,,-__------------------$
1968-69 ._...__._.......-.--__--.._----.._-----.--.------$

800,000.00 800,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts, $100,000.00 in 1967-68 and $100,000.00 in 1968-69 is desig-

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nated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

H. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
For the cost of operating the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
1967-68 -.-__,,- __..___.^ ___.___--$ 400,000.00
1968-69 _,,..._..__,,__-$ 400,000.00

I. Stone Mountain Memorial Committee.
For operating costs including costs of improvements by convict labor.
1967-68 _____,,___.._.______,,__.._____.______$ 350,000.00
1968-69 .._____.-.._.,,__,,.--.__-_-.._.___-....-.___.._._....-__....._._..$ 350,000.00

J. Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic. 1967-68 ______________________________-......_.,,....-..-.-...-.,,_._.$ 425,000.00 1968-69 __,,____..___._________.__._$ 75,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services .._..._--........__-__,,...__$ 57,500.00 $ Operating Expenses ._._....,,_.,,.,,.._,,..$ 367,500.00 $

57,500.00 17,500.00

CORRECTIONS

Section 35. Corrections, State Board of.

A. For the administrative expenses of the State Board of Corrections, including the cost of operation of the State Prison System.
1967-68 ._..___._.___._._.._.._.____.._._.._._...._..$ 8,167,400.00
1968-69 -___-_________..__._.__.______$ 7,617,400.00
Provided, that no funds appropriated in this Section or otherwise available, shall be used to pay a salary in excess of the Director's salary, except salaries for physi cians. Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget

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Report as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Capital Outlay ......,,_._..__....._.-__.......___$ 650,000.00 $ -0-

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--An nual Lease payments to State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority.
1967-68 -__-_-.___,,-_______________-..$
1968-69 .-_.._______....__.-_....____..._._-___........__.._..--._$

800,000.00 800,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts $400,000.00 in 1967-68 and $400,000.00 in 1968-69 is desig nated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

Section 36. Pardons and Paroles, State Board of. 1967-68 _-._-..-...-_-__._...--....._-_-__-_-___.._-____....-_..$ 1968-69 ___________,,____.________$

918,000.00 918,000.00

Section 37. Probation, State Board of.
For the cost of operating the statewide Probation System, administered by the State Board of Probation.
1967-68 _..........-__-.......-__-.,,.-__.._.-...-..____....-___....$ 1,207,000.00
1968-69 .....__....._..,,____..___.-.-_...__..._._...-...____-...._$ 1,207,000.00

EDUCATION

Section 38. State Board of Education--Department of Education.
A. For matching vocational rehabilitation funds in cooperation with the Federal Government; for operation of vocational trade schools; for operation of public and rural library programs; for operation of School for the Deaf and Academy for the Blind; for programs for excep tional children; for grants in aid to the public common schools, under provisions of law; for free textbooks for children attending public common schools; for the salaries of county school superintendents; for the operating costs of the Department; for educational grants, including the grants to teachers for scholarships, as provided by law; and for any other expenses authorized by law, payable from the common school funds.
1967-68 _....-._____-..._-_.-_...._..___-.-..-_______.-_.-__....._......_$298,139,415.00
1968-69 .--____.-...-___.....-._____._--___...-__-__.._-_._....-__$296,639,415.00

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Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services __-._....------..-.........$16,053,362.00 $16,816,306.00 Operating Expenses _--.........----......... 14,752,888.00 15,677,145.00

1967-68

1968-69

Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave ....._.------------._._.....--$27,059,469.00 $27,059,469.00

Mid-Term Adjustments .....

_----. 934,291.00

934,291.00

Isolated Schools --...------.

........ 66,135.00

66,135.00

Alto Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave ----.....--....... ........

16,972.00

16,972.00

Public Library Services and Materials _....-......--_------------. 1,912,118.00

Contingency Fund ._--------

-0-

1,912,118.00 -0-

Driver Education Summer Program --..__---.--------..

-0-

-0-

Fellowships and Traineeships for Teachers of Exceptional Children.-- 124,690.00

124,690.00

Provided that none of the funds appropriated above may be used to initiate or commence any new program or project that would require operating funds or capital out lay funds beyond the present biennium, unless such pro gram or project has been specifically authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, however, that in those new program areas where federal funds are accepted by the State Board of Education under Code Section 32-413, the Budget Bureau shall reduce the appropriation for any item or part thereof which can be financed with federal funds in lieu of State funds under the terms of the federal act, except for funds necessary to match such federal grants. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted in such a way as to reduce eligibility of the State for federal funds or to authorize reduction of the State appropriation for programs for which commitments have already been made to local sys tems.

Funds appropriated for Section 12 of MFPE Action No. 523 shall be paid for salaries of certificated profes-

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sional personnel serving as principals, instructional su pervisors, visiting teachers, librarians, guidance coun selors, and other certificated professional personnel.

Funds in the amounts of $1,300,000.00 in 1967-68 are appropriated for the purpose of teaching manners, nu trition health and hygiene in the public schools during the lunchroom hour, using any foods and edible materials dur ing the course of instruction. Funds in the amount of $351,200.00 in 1967-68 are appropriated to supplement the school lunch managers who will participate in the above program.

The salary index value of 100 referred to in Section 9 of the Minimum. Foundation Program of Education Act shall be a minimum of $4,800.00 as of the effective date of this Act.

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals. 1967-68 ................_____._..____...._________........___.___..._....$27,801,000.00 1968-69 _____-..__.--......-.-___-__....._..........______...........-...._.$27,801,000.00

For Capital Outlay purposes, including Lease Rentals obligations of the State Board of Education, Department of Education to State School Building Authority in accord ance with Lease Rental Contracts; provided that from the above appropriated amounts $2,000,000.00 in 1967-68 and $2,000,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed for additional Capital Outlay purposes, including Lease Rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

Section 39. Educational Improvement Council. 1967-68 ,,.--_-- ___..___._--,,.._..,,_.__.._.-$ 1968-69 _____-_..__-........-__.___.__________._.....__.-_.._____-__..__........$

99,694.00 99,694.00

Section 40. Higher Education Assistance Committee.

1967-68

.......^..

......... .^

1968-69 .-.._-_.._.__..._...._...._____-___..___..__-...___....__-.____.......$

450,000.00 450,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall not apply and the Budget Bureau shall ap prove all expenditures by objects as provided by law.

Section 41. Medical Education Board.
For cost of operation of the State Medical Education Board, including the payment of medical scholarships as

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authorized by provisions of the Georgia State Constitu tion.
1967-68 __..._....._........,,..._..__._..._...._.__.._.__,,.$
1968-69 ___________________________________________,,..$

177,500.00 177,500.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall not apply and the Budget Bureau shall ap prove all expenditures by objects as provided by law.

Section 42. State Board of Regents.

A. The General cost of operation of the board; for aid to the University System; for annual payment of $8,000.00 to the University of Georgia for old stock items; for scholarships authorized by law $200,000.00; for the support of research and for the cost of use/or acquiring additions to plant and equipment for the University Sys tem.

1967-68 __.._..____._.......__-.___.______.___._...........___.__.__............$96,727,000.00

1968-69 .._........._______._-..--._,,.

$93,227,000.00

Provided that the above appropriations shall be in addition to the funds realized by the respective units in each fiscal year from the Federal Government, donations, gifts, earnings from fees, rents, sales and any other source of income, and provided that from the above ap propriations the amount of $14,956,000.00 in 1967-68 and $14,956,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental contracts as a first charge on such funds. Provided that from said appropria tion for lease rental the amount of $2,000,000.00 in 1967-68 and $2,000,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to pay rentals to the University System Building Author ity to permit the issuance of new bonds to finance new projects. Provided none of the funds herein provided as capital outlay authority lease rental shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever. Provided that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of each fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the University System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in each fiscal year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution, and shall, second, apportion the remaining funds available to the various units to cover cost incident to the operation and development of the University System. The State Board of Regents shall im mediately report the same to the State Budget Authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writ ing.
Provided that, in addition to the funds herein pro vided, reserve funds of the Regents shall be applied so as

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to provide not less than $10,000,000.00 for "improved quality" purposes.

No part of this appropriation, nor any funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System, or any school or college from the Federal Government, or from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, rents, sales or other sources of income shall be available for use or expenditure until made available by a written order of the State Bud get Authorities. Provided that funds from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, and any other source of income shall be available to support further lease rental agreements for dormitories and other school buildings, with the approval of the Budget Bureau. Such further contracts may be entered into not to exceed $750,000.00 per annum.

B. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital--State Board of Regents.
1967-68 ________.-__._..--_.-----.$ 5,282,000.00
1968-69 ___..__._..________....________________...___________._...________......__$ 5,282,000.00

Section 43. State Scholarship Commission. 1967-68 ...............$ 1968-69 ____________._...__________._....._.-________..-..-________.-_..-_____$

824,660.00 824,660.00

Section 44. Teachers' Retirement System.

For the State's contribution to the Teachers' Retire ment Fund, including the cost of administration.

1967-68 ____......___.____.-....._______-_-_.....___-.___-__._.___._-........ $28,152,686.00

1968-69 _

... ...................... ..________________...._.$28,152,686.00

HEALTH AND WELFARE

Section 45. Public Welfare, Department of Family and Children Services.
A. For the cost of operation of the State Welfare Programs.
1967-68 .________... ............. _______......__.__.___.._-...._____$ 2,744,000.00
1968-69 ____________________ ______________ ______._...____________..$ 2,744,000.00

B. Benefits. For benefits to the aged, the blind, the permanently and totally disabled, and dependent children; and for children and youth care as authorized by law.
1967-68 ________________ ________________________ ___________________ $27,428,000.00
1968-69 ______ _-.......____________..._.___-...______..___________...._._________$27,428,000.00

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C. Grants to Counties for Administration and Serv ices. For the cost of participating with the Federal Gov ernment and counties in the administration of local wel fare programs.
1967-68 ___......,,..______._..._______._________.____._______,,__._.._______$ 5,731,000.00
1968-69 --_----_____---$ 5,731,000.00

Provided that medical care programs of physicians' services, X-ray and medical laboratory services, and social services in the adult programs shall be initiated only upon Federal approval of a State plan administered under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Operating Expenses ___.........._...___._..._.$165,959,050.00 $165,959,050.00

D. Institutions. For the cost of operation of the in stitutions under the administration of the Department of Family and Children Services, including construction costs of a new institution for girls, and grants to county-owned detention centers.
1967-68 ,,_._..________________$ 6,645,000.00
1968-69 ...-______._._..____.......-_.___.__....______...__________._____..___-$ 4,533,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Operating Expenses _ .-._.___....-___.-.....__....__..-__.___.....__.....__--$ 3,366,200.00

Section 46. Public Health, Department of.
A. Regular Operations. For the cost of operating the Department of Public Health, grants to counties for pub lic health programs, services for crippled children, and the mental health program, including the purchase of services of private hospitals.
1967-68 __.___.________...._____..._.-__......__-_______..______..__.._._..._--_-__-$12,062,000.00
1968-69 - ... ,,--- $12,062,000.00

B. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Service. For the cost of conducting the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program.
1967-68 _.._________...-__.__-.__._.....-__.._.________._____.__.-__....-_.$ 1968-69 -.--_-_...,, . ... .... ......._._.. ........................^

514,500.00 514,500.00

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Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ._.._....__......._...--_______$37,431,331.00 $37,431,331.00
Operating Expenses _......................._....$ 2,383,028.00 $ 2,383,028.00
Authority Lease Rental ___.,,.._.__.....___.._.$ 3,825,000.00 $ 3,825,000.00
Provided that of the above amount, $100,000.00 from Operating Expenses will be used for Day Care Centers for the mentally retarded.
HIGHWAYS
Section 47. Highway Department.
Appropriation of all funds in this Section is to be in conformity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV, of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the State Treasurer in each of the imme diately preceding years, less the amount of refunds, re bate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed to, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the State Treasurer in the immedi ately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the ap propriation payable in lieu of the amount appropriated herein.
A. General Operations--For general administrative cost of operating the Highway Department, including equipment and compensation claims.
1967-68 __._._.,,_____._,,_$ 7,998,161.00
1968-69 .................................... .^ 7,998,161.00
B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals.
1967-68 ___-...._-_.....-....._-_--_-...-_.....-__...-.._-...-_.$19,900,000.00
1968-69 ---___--.__--___.,,-____.____.__._.____.$19,900,000.00
For Lease Rental obligations of the Highway Depart ment to Georgia State Highway Authority, the Georgia Rural Roads Authority and the State Office Building Au thority in accordance with Lease Rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Highway Department.

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Provided that in the event that Lease Rental obliga tions shall be less than the amount herein appropriated, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

C. Maintenance and Betterments--Planning and Con struction. For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds appropriated for each fiscal year shall be available for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the cost incident thereto (provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in accord ance with and on the basis of average prices as authorized by law). Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the State Highway Department may add, delete, and substitute Federal aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal air pro gram. Provided further, that in order to meet the require ments of the Interstate System with regard to completion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of FederalState 90-10 projects, the Budget Bureau is hereby author ized and directed to give advanced budgetary authori zation for letting and execution of highway contracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Revenues actually paid into the Treasury and constitutionally ap propriated to the State Highway Department.

Maintenance and Betterments-- 1967-68 _.___..._..-_....___.........-....__..._-.______-_____..__-__-.$34,435,300.00 1968-69 ___..-..__.......__--.___-._.._-.-.__-_..._.-.._-.-..$34,435>300.00

Planning and Construction-- 1967-68 -__-.......__......_-....__..._......___.-....___-..._-_-..._-__.._.$49,349,539.00 1968-69 ___..______....__.-....._.__-.._.___..._..__-....._____......_....-_..$49,349,539.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Capital Outlay, Roadway ____________.___$89,947,938.00 $89,947,938.00 Authority Lease Rental ._.._-....___...___-_.$19,900,000.00 $19,900,000.00

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D. Grants to Counties--For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance.

1967-68

.-.__$ 4,817,013.03

1968-69 ___._..._.____....-...__..__.....____.....____......._..._.......___....._$ 4,817,013.03

E. For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance.
1967-68 ....._.____..-.-._.___-....___....._____...-___-...-..._._-..._.$ 4,500,000.00
1968-69 _____ ______..__._____._____.._._._____._____.__._________________.___._$ 4,500,000.00

Provided that the appropriations in D above shall be distributed and disbursed by the State Treasurer as pro vided by law. The sum appropriated under E shall be dis tributed and disbursed to the various counties of the State by the State Treasurer in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the State Highway Department.

Provided further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the Di rector of the Highway Department. At the request of the Governor or the Budget Bureau or the Director of the State Highway Department, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

F. Capital Outlay--Airport Development.

1967-68

._.___._$

1968-69 _._._._____.__.-___-_._.-___._._,,-____-__-_-____._.-___.__-__-__$

975,000.00 _____-.____-._

Provided that the above amount shall be expended as follows:

(a) NAME OF AIRPORT

STATE FUNDS

ALBANY __-_____-_-___.---_----_-__---__-$150,000.00 City of Albany and County
of Dougherty Municipal

COLUMBUS ____.-___._____-_____.-.--_____--__----$150,000.00 County of Muscogee Muscogee County

CORNELIA ___._________--.._-___$ 25,000.00 County of Habersham Habersham County

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FULTON COUNTY County of Fulton
MACON -...._._._......__.. City of Macon Municipal
VALDOSTA ...__._...... City of Valdosta Municipal
MOULTRIE ._..___.....____ Colquitt County Municipal

__$150,000.00
..$150,000.00 _.$100,000.00

(b) OTHER PROJECTS .-_.,,.,,_____ _..__.$100,000.00

Provided that said $100,000.00 State appropriation may be expended only on non-carrier airports being built with the approval of the Federal Aeronautics Adminis tration, with 50% Federal participation and 50% partici pation by the State and local funds, with the local funds being at least equal to State funds, and with State funds never exceeding $25,000.00 for any one airport.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this para graph, the State funds allocated under this paragraph may be expended up to $25,000.00 for any one project when local funds are contributed in at least an equal amount for the purpose of building and completing any airport with out any federal participation, but shall not have prece dence over any project approved by the Federal Aeronau tics Administration.

(c) If any of the projects listed in subparagraph (a) herein are not carried out because of non-participation by local or Federal government, the State funds for such project shall be transferred to the appropriation made in subparagraph (b) hereof.

G. Administrative Fees--Administration Truck Weight Program.

1967-68

-_-_.-.__.___________$

1968-69 .......................................................................I

250,000.00 250,000.00

OTHER

Section 48. Grants to Municipalities.
For grants to municipalities in accordance with the law authorizing such grants.
1967-68 _----__,,,,-,,-,,_.__,,,,_.,,,,,,.$ 9,317,000.00 1968-69 ...._____._.,,..._...._....__.._........._..___,,,,..........______...._.$ 9,317,000.00.

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Provided further, that a number of the governing authority of the municipality, designated by such au thority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accord ance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the State Treasurer. At the request of the Governor or the Budget Bureau or the Director of the State High way Department, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Section 49. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.

A. Grants to Counties.

1967-68 .................................

.^ 1,700,000.00

1968-69

..................

.$ 1,700,000.00

B. Grants to Municipalities.

1967-68 .................................

.9 2,700,000.00

1968-69 ---------------.---.-..--------$ 2,700,000.00,

Provided that none of the funds appropriated under
this Section shall be distributed until legislation has been enacted providing for the method of distribution thereof.

PART IV MISCELLANEOUS

Section 50. Governor's Emergency Fund.

There is hereby appropriated as a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor in his dis cretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of the said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.

1967-68 .-................___.._.___._._.,,.......--......._......_....___...$ 2,000,000.00

1968-69

................... ..^ 2,000,000.00

Section 51. In addition to these appropriations there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of gasoline shall be entitled to a refund covering shrink age in the process of retailing gasoline as authorized by

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Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947, (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing gasoline.

Section 52. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appro priated payable to each Department, Agency, or Institu tion of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this appropriation Act between any Department, Agency or Institution of the State, and any Authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease con tracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the Department, Agency, or Institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.

The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease con tracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the General Funds of the State as a first charge upon Gen eral Funds.

Where the appropriations in this Act are the same for each of the two fiscal years of the biennium, the alloca tions to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, are hereby changed so that such allo cations shall be the same for each of the two fiscal years.

Where the appropriation is less for the second fiscal year of the biennium due to a reduction in Capital Outlay, the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be reduced in the second year by the amount of the Capital Outlay expenditure.

All provisions and amounts in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto relative to cost of living increases, are hereby deleted.

Section 53. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the objects and for the programs and activities as speci fied in the Governor's recommendation contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the

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regular 1967 session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; provided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects and programs subject to the condition that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiat ing or commencing any new program or activity not cur rently having an appropriation, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the cur rent biennium, and provided, further that no funds what soever shall be transferred without the prior approval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Affairs Sub committees of the Senate and House of Representatives in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Sec tion shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances rerevealed in his audit in which the expenditures of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution, or other agency of the State show transfers made in violation of this Section. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report and supplement thereto contain no recom mendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the legislative and judicial branches of the government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions pro vided hereinbefore for transfers.

No funds shall be used for consultants' fees or con tractual personal service which were not proposed as such by the budget unit in its budget request, nor shall any funds available from vacant or unfilled positions be used for consultants' fees or contractual personal services.

No purchase order for the purchase of equipment shall be approved by the State Department of Purchases unless it shall have been certified upon the said purchase order that funds were requested and budgeted for such equipment and are available for its purchase. Such cer tification shall be made by the State Budget Bureau. In cases where an emergency arises where equipment is dam aged or becomes unexpectedly unuseable the Budget Bu reau may approve a purchase not previously requested.

Section 54. In the event it is determined by the Budget Bureau that the total funds in the State Treas ury in a fiscal year in which appropriations are made in the foregoing Sections of this Act are to be less than the amount needed to pay in full the specific appropriations authorized, the Director of the Budget is authorized and is is hereby directed to make a pro rata reduction of the amount of each appropriation hereinbefore made, except

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authority lease rental funds and other constitutionally obligated funds, as provided by Georgia Code Section 40-418 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 17).

The amounts of the appropriations so reduced as di rected herein and as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Provided further, the Budget Bureau is hereby directed to econo mize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Sections of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allot ments for each fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State.

TOTAL APPROPRIATION

1967-68----_--$783,125,972.90

TOTAL APPROPRIATION

1968-69~-~--~--$770,215,745.90

Section 55. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment to the sub stitute :
Amend section 28 of HB 45, substitute, by changing the figures in the proviso, Operating Expenses 1967-68, $1,157,376.00, 1968-69, $907,376.00.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment to the sub stitute :
Amend section 4 of HB 45, by adding at the end of the paragraph: Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $25,000 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the 1967 session of the General Assembly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 45 (Senate substitute) Section 34G (C) by striking in 1967-8 and 1968-9 the figure $800,000 and substituting therefor the

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figure $950,000 and also striking in the proviso the figure $100,000 where it appears and substituting therefor the figure $250,000.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 45 substitute, section 34, by adding thereto a new sub section to be known as sub-section K as follows: "The Lake Lanier Development Authority 1967-68 operating expenses, $50,000."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:

Amend Committee Substitute to HB 45 as follows:

By striking Section 35 B. in its entirely and inserting in lieu there of a new Section 35 B. to read as follows:

"B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals- Annual Lease payments to State Penal and Rehabili tation Authority.

1967-68 ..-...-...............,,.._..-....__..-....-.....__._.___.___..._-_....$

1968-69

--.--,,- ..... ._..___... .._... . . . .$

500,000.00 500,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts $100,000.00 in 1967-68 and $100,000.00 in 1968-69 is de signated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance projects at Alto, Reidsville and Milledgeville."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 4, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend section 41 of HB 45 by striking the appropriation of $177,500 for the year 1967-68 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $205,000; and

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By striking the appropriation of $177,500 for the year 1968-69 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $205,000.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend section 45-B of HB 45 by striking the appropriation of $27,428,000 for the year 1967-68 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure 30,695,000, and
By striking the appropriation of $27,428,000 for the year 1968-69 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $30,685,000; and

By deleting from section 45-C the following language:
Provided that the allocations to objects in one budget report as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows: Operating Expenses 1967-68, $165,959,050, 1968-69, $165,959,050.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 3, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 45 by deleting the last paragraph of section 53.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The Committee of the Whole offered the following amendment:
Amend the substitute to HB 45, section 46, subsection A by chang ing the figure $12,062,000.00 for the year 1967-68 to $12,112,000.00, and by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Provided that of the above amount, $50,000.00 shall be al located in 1967-68 to the Cystic Fibrosis Program under services for crippled children."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 7, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Minish of 48th offered the following amendment:

Amend Section 34G(b) of HB 45 by striking the appropriation of 3,000 for the year 1967-68 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $1,016,000; and
By striking the appropriation of $986,000 for the year 1968-69 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $1,016,000;

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Plunkett of 30th offered the following amendment:
Amend Section 54 of HB 45 by striking the appropriation of $783,125,972.90 for the year 1967-68 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $786,400,472.70; and
By striking the appropriation of $770,215,745.90 for the year 196869 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure $773,440,245.90.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute as amended, was agreed to as amended.

The bill involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th

Adams of 26th Bateman

Broun Carter

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Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall

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Henlsey Hill Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Lee Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Holloway Kilpatrick

Smalley Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 45, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 118. SB 165. SR 70.
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

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The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

SB 144. By Senator Broun of the 46th:
A bill to create and provide for the creation of a Charter Commission to be known and designated as "The Charter Commission of the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens and Clarke County" to study all matters relating to the consolidation of the government of the City of Athens and Clarke County; and for other purposes.

The House Committee on Local Affairs offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to create the Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the appointment of the members of said Commission; to provide for the organizational meetings of said Commission and for the election of a permanent Chairman; to provide for the powers and duties of said Commission; to provide that said Commission shall be authorized to employ a staff to assist it in carrying out its powers and duties; to provide for the expenses of the said Commission and for the payment of same by the governing authorities of the City of Athens and Clarke County; to provide that said Commission shall be authorized to study all matters relating to the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and all matters relating to the establishment of a single countywide government with powers and jurisdiction through out the territorial limits of Clarke County; to provide for the powers of said Commission relating to drafting a proposed countywide government charter; to provide for the submission of such proposed countywide government charter to the qualified voters of Clarke County for ap proval or rejection; to provide the manner in which such charter shall be submitted to said voters; to provide for the conduct of such election and for the certification of the results thereof; to provide for all proce dures and matters connected with the foregoing; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Act creating the "Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission". This Act is pursuant to the authority granted by an amendment to Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VII of the Constitution ratified at the November general election held in 1966 and set forth in Georgia Laws 1966, p. 1050.
Section 2. Definitions: As used in this Act the following terms shall have the meaning or meanings ascribed to them unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

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(a) "Athens" or "City of Athens" or "governing authority of the City of Athens" shall mean the Mayor and Council of the City of Athens.

(b) "Governing authority of Clarke County" shall mean the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clarke County.

(c) "Charter Commission" or "Commission" shall mean the AthensClarke County Charter Commission provided for in this Act.

Section 3. (a) There is hereby created the Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission, which shall consist of sixteen (16) members who shall be appointed as hereinafter provided. The Mayor of the City of Athens shall appoint three (3) members. Five members shall be ap pointed by the Councilmen of the City of Athens as follows: Each of the five wards of the City of Athens shall be entitled to appoint one member to said Charter Commission, and the City Councilmen from each of said wards shall make such appointment. Eight members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Clarke County.

(b) The members of the Charter Commission shall be representa tives of the entire community of Athens and Clarke County, and may reside anywhere within the territorial limits of Clarke County, but no member of said Charter Commission shall hold any public office, whether elective or appointive. If a vacancy should occur on said Commission for any reason, the appointing authority shall promptly fill the same. Ex cept for the election of a permanent Chairman, as provided in sub section (a) of Section 4, nine (9) members of said Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

Section 4. (a) The Charter Commission shall hold an organiza tional meeting within twenty-one (21) days after the approval of this Act by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law. The Mayor of the City of Athens and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clarke County shall call such organizational meeting and shall designate one of the members of the Commission as temporary Chairman for the purpose of presiding at said organizational meeting. The first order of business at said organizational meeting shall be the election of a permanent Chairman who shall be elected by majority vote of all members of said Commission. In calling said organizational meeting, the Mayor of the City of Athens and the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Clarke County shall designate the date, time and place that said organizational meeting
shall be held.

(b) After organization and election of a permanent Chairman, said Charter Commission shall be authorized to elect a secretary, who need not be a member, and such officers as it shall deem necessary. Said Charter Commission shall be further authorized to employ such staff as may be required to assist it in studying all matters relating to the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and in drafting a charter for a single countywide government in the event said Charter Commission determines that such single countywide govern ment shall be created as hereinafter provided. Said Charter Commission shall not employ any person to assist it in making its studies and

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drafting a countywide government charter, as herein provided, who holds any public office where the holder of such public office is elected by the people.

(c) The members of the Charter Commission shall not receive per diem or other compensation for their services except reimbursement for actual expenses incurred by them in carrying out their duties as members of the Charter Commission. The staff employed by said Charter Commission shall be paid compensation as determined by said Commission within the limits of funds available to it under the pro visions of this Act. The governing authority of the City of Athens and the governing authority of Clarke County are hereby authorized to ex pend public funds in carrying out the provisions of this Act, and shall share equally the expense thereof. Each of said governing authorities shall initially appropriate not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for said Charter Commission, and the treasurer or other fiscal authority of each of said governing authorities shall honor vouchers or warrants signed by the Chairman of said Charter Commission. Said governing authorities shall appropriate such additional funds, in equal amounts, as may be necessary to meet the expenses of said Charter Commission, provided such additional expenditures shall be first approved by both such governing authorities. All public officials upon request shall furnish the Charter Commission with information and assistance necessary or appropriate for it to carry out its duties.

Section 5. The Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission shall be authorized to study all matters relating to the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and all matters relating to the es tablishment of a single countywide government with powers and jur isdiction throughout the territorial limits of Clarke County. Said Charter Commission shall make such recommendations, at the time provided for hereinafter, to the governing authorities of the City of Athens and Clarke County concerning any changes in the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County which the studies of said Charter Commission indicate are necessary or desirable. Said Charter Commission shall be further authorized, if its studies so indicate, to draft a charter creating a single countywide government, which govern ment may supersede and replace the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and may also supersede and replace any public authorities and special service districts located and operating within Clarke County.

Section 6. (a) In the event said Charter Commission determines that a charter should be drafted to create a single countywide govern ment, as provided in Section 5, said Charter Commission shall be auth orized to draft a proposed charter creating such countywide government which shall be submitted to the qualified voters of Athens and Clarke County as hereinafter provided.

(b) In the event said Charter Commission determines that such single countywide government charter should be drafted, the General Assembly hereby delegates its powers to said Charter Commission to draft a proposed countywide government charter which may include any provisions necessary to effectuate the purposes thereof. To that end and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the General As-

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sembly hereby authorizes said Charter Commission to draft a proposed charter which may provide for any one or more, or a combination, of the following:

1. For the abolishment of the existing governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and for the creation of a new single government having all powers formerly exercised by the City of Athens and Clarke County, and having such other powers as may be necessary or desirable including such rights, powers, duties and liabilities as are now or may hereafter be vested in municipalities or counties, or both, by the Constitution of Georgia by other provision of law; the form and composition of said new government to be as said charter shall provide.

2. For the new countywide government to continue to be el igible to have, hold, enjoy and be entitled to any assistance, credits, benefits, monies, grants, grants in aid, funds, loans, aid, appropria tions and matching funds to the same extent that any municipality or county of the State of Georgia now or may hereafter enjoy or possess under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia or by other provisions of law or under any present or future State or Federal programs.

3. For the abolishment of any city and county courts, juvenile courts, and any other courts including courts created in lieu of constitutional courts, presently existing in the City of Athens and Clarke County, except the superior court and court of ordinary, and for the creation of one or more new courts having the jurisdiction and powers of the former courts in such manner as said charter shall provide.

4. For the abolishment of any public authorities and special service districts located within Clarke County whether created by law or by provisions of the Constitution of Georgia, and for the transfer of all powers, duties and obligations of such authorities and districts to the new countywide government in such manner as said charter shall provide.

5. For the abolishment of any one or more public offices, in cluding coroner, county surveyors, tax collector, tax receiver, and county treasurer, or positions of public employment of the City of Athens and Clarke County, and any public authorities or special service districts located and operating within Clarke County; and as further cumulative of its powers to provide for administrative division or changes with reference to the duties and responsibilities of any other public office or official as said Commission shall deem necessary for the efficient functioning thereof.

6. For the creation of the governing authority of the single countywide government including the number of members of said governing authority, their powers, duties, terms of office, manner and time of election or appointment, compensation, method of re moval, and all other matters incidental or necessary to the creation of said countywide governing authority.

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7. For the creation of the various departments, boards, burea us, offices, commissions and positions of public employment of said countywide government and all other matters of public employment of said countywide government and all other matters necessary or incidental thereto.

8. For the creation of two or more taxing districts whereby taxes shall be assessed, levied and collected by said countywide government in accordance with the kind, character, type and degree of services provided by said government within said taxing districts, and the rate and manner of taxation may vary in any one district from that in another or other districts, and provided that the powers, authority, duties, liabilities and functions of any such new governing authority so created may vary from district to district.

9. For the assumption by said countywide government of all bonded indebtedness and all other obligations of whatever kind of all governmental units, public authorities and special service dis tricts which are consolidated by said charter and a method by which said countywide government shall assume the payment of any obligations issued under the Revenue Bond Law.

10. For the transfer to said countywide government of assets, contracts and franchises of all governmental units, and any public authorities and special service districts which have consolidated or merged with said countywide government.

11. The purposes for which said countywide government or governing authority or any agency thereof may levy taxes and the debt limitations applicable to such countywide government or any agency thereof.

12. For the method or methods by which said charter may be amended.

13. To provide for such other provisions in said charter as may seem necessary and needful to it so as to achieve the objectives of consolidation of the governments and functions of the City of Athens and Clarke County and the creation of a successor govern ment, and the powers herein granted to said Charter Commission by the General Assembly are remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effectuate their purpose.

14. Said Charter Commission is authorized to contract with any public or private institution or body for any special studies or assistance as it shall deem necessary, subject to the limitation that any expenditure therefor shall be within the limits of the funds made available to it by the respective governing bodies.
15. Any successor government created and established hereunder shall without the necessity or formality of deed, bill of sale, or other instrument of transfer, be and become the owner of all property, assets and rights previously belonging to the City of Athens and Clarke County.

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Section 7. During the course of its studies, said Charter Com mission shall be required to hold at least three (3) public hearings to determine the sentiment of the citizens of Athens and Clarke County regarding the work of the Charter Commission, and, in the event the Charter Commission drafts a countywide government charter, regarding the proposed provisions of said countywide government charter. Said Charter Commission shall cause the date, time and place of such hear ings to be advertised in the official organ of Clarke County at least twice during the week immediately preceding the week during which such public hearings are held. Said Charter Commission shall be auth orized to hold more than three (3) public hearings if it determines that additional public hearings are desirable, but all public hearings shall be advertised as provided herein.

Section 8. (a) Said Charter Commission shall complete its study and make its recommendations regarding any changes that should be made in the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County with in six (6) months after the date of its initial meeting, or, in the event said Charter Commission drafts a proposed charter creating a single countywide government, said proposed charter shall be prepared, com pleted and filed within six (6) months after the date of its initial meet ing; provided, however, the time for making such recommendations or for filing such proposed charter may be extended for such period of time as may be authorized by a resolution duly adopted by the governing authority of the City of Athens and by a similar resolution being duly adopted by the governing authority of Clarke County.

(b) Certified copies of such recommendations or of such proposed charter, as the case may be, shall be filed by said Charter Commission with the clerk of the governing authority of the City of Athens and with the clerk of the governing authority of Clarke County, and shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman of said Commission. Such copies, shall be public records and shall be available for inspection or examination by any interested person.

(c) Said Charter Commission shall also furnish or make available to every daily or weekly newspaper published in Clarke County, and to each radio station operating within said county, a complete copy of such recommendations or proposed charter, as the case may be, and shall take such other steps, within the limitation of its available funds, as it deems reasonable and appropriate to inform the public throughout the county of the contents of such recommendations or proposed charter. Said Charter Commission shall also cause summaries of such recom mendations or proposed charter to be printed in pamphlets or booklets and made available for general distribution throughout the county.

(d) Said Charter Commission is hereby authorized to adopt such rules and regulations as it shall deem necessary or desirable to carry out its powers and perform its duties and functions as provided in this Act.
Section 9. (a) In the event said Charter Commission makes re commendations regarding proposed changes in the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and does not draft a proposed charter to create a single countywide government, certified copies of such re-

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commendations, as provided in sub-section (b) of Section 8, shall also be submitted to each member of the General Assembly of Georgia whose District is within or whose District includes Clarke County.

(b) In the event said Charter Commission drafts a proposed char ter to create a single countywide government, a certified copy of such proposed charter, as provided in sub-section (b) of Section 8 shall also be submitted to the Ordinary of Clarke County, and it shall be the duty of said Ordinary to call and hold a special referendum election for rat ification or rejection of said proposed charter as provided in Section 10.

(c) Said Charter Commission shall be abolished by a resolution being duly adopted by the governing authority of the City of Athens and by a similar resolution being duly adopted by the governing authority of Clarke County.

Section 10. (a) Not less than 60 nor more than 90 days after receipt of the certified copy of such proposed charter, it shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Clarke County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting said charter to the qualified voters of Clarke County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Athens and to the qualified voters of Clarke County residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens for approval or rejection. The Ordinary shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the issurance of the call. The Ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Clarke County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For approval of the charter consolidating the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and creating a single countywide government to supersede and replace said governments.

"Against approval of the charter consolidating the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County and creating a single countywide government to supersede and replace said govern ments."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of said charter shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of said charter shall vote against approval. The votes cast on such question by the quali fied voters of Clarke County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Athens, and the votes cast on such question by the qualified voters of Clarke County residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens shall be counted separately. If more than one-half of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Clarke County residing within the corporate limits of the City of Athens are for approval of said charter, and if more than one-half of the votes cast by the qualified voters of Clarke County residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens are for approval of said charter, then said charter shall be come effective as provided hereinafter, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne equally by the City of Athens and Clarke County.

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(b) The Ordinary of Clarke County is hereby authorized to name assistants to help in conducting said election and may designate such number of poll managers as said Ordinary deems necessary, and shall designate the time and places for voting at said election. Said Ordinary is hereby vested with authority to adopt rules and regulations governing said election and may take such measures as may be necessary to prop erly conduct said election. Said Ordinary shall also be vested with all powers conferred upon ordinaries by the "Georgia Election Code", as set forth in Title 34 of the Code of Georgia.

(c) A qualified voter, as used herein, shall be held to mean a voter of Clarke County qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly of Georgia; provided, however, any voter who resides within the corporate limits of the City of Athens and who is qualified to vote in city elections shall be a qualified voter for the purpose of voting at the election provided for in this Section. Qualified voters who reside within the corporate limits of the City of Athens shall vote within the corporate limits of the City of Athens at such place or places designated by the Ordinary, and qualified voters who reside within Clarke County outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens shall vote outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens at such place or places designated by the Ordinary. The Ordinary shall canvass the returns and certify the results of said election as follows: The Ordinary shall certify the votes cast at said election by the qualified voters of Clarke County resid ing within the corporate limits of the City of Athens and shall certify the votes cast at said election by the qualified voters of Clarke County residing outside the corporate limits of the City of Athens. The Ordinary shall certify under his hand and seal the returns thereof as aforesaid to the Secretary of State of Georgia. The Ordinary shall also furnish, with the returns thereof to the Secretary of State, a certified copy of the charter previously filed with him by said Commission. The Secretary of State shall issue his proclamation showing and declaring the result of said election on the ratification or rejection of said charter, one copy of which proclamation shall be attached to the copy of the charter certified to said Secretary of State, and one copy of which shall be delivered to the clerk of the governing authority of the City of Athens, who shall attach the same to the copy of the charter previously certified to him, and one copy of which shall be delivered to the clerk of the clerk of the governing authority of Clarke County who shall attach the same to the copy of the charter previously certified to him.

(d) Whenever a charter for the consolidation of the governments of the City of Athens and Clarke County has been adopted, said two certified copies, with proclamation of the Secretary of State of Georgia attached thereto, shall be deemed duplicate original copies of the charter of said consolidated government and shall be admissible in evidence without further authentication. The certified copy of the charter and proclamation deposited with the clerk of the governing authority of the City of Athens and the certified copy of the charter and proclama tion deposited with the clerk of the governing authority of Clarke County shall subsequently be delivered by them to such officer of the successor government as said charter shall provide. The Officer of said successor government to whom said copies of the charter and proclama tion are delivered may issue certified copies of said charter authenti cated by his signature as custodian and any copy so certified by him

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shall be admissible as original evidence in a court of law or other pro ceedings. The Secretary of State of Georgia is hereby authorized to issue certified copies of the charter on file with him, and any copy so certified by him shall be admissible in a court of law or other proceedings as original evidence.

Section 11. In the event the proposed single countywide govern ment charter is ratified by the qualified voters of Clarke County, as provided in Section 10, an election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of said charter to elect the members of the governing auth ority of said countywide government. Upon the election of the members of said countywide governing authority and their taking office as the governing authority of said countywide government, the existing govern ments of the City of Athens and Clarke County shall stand abolished, all in accordance with the provisions of the charter of said countywide government.

Section 12. In the event any section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or uncon stitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sec tions, sub-sections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, sub-section, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged in valid or unconstitutional.

Section 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Broun of the 46th moved that the Senate agree to the House sub stitute to SB 144.

On the motion, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the House substitute was agreed to.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 10:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, March 11, 1967,

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Senator Webb of the llth.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Webb of the llth reported that the journal of yesterday's proceed ings had been read and found correct.

Senator Wesberry asked unanimous consent that the reading of the journal be dispensed with, and the journal be confirmed.

The consent was granted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 669. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to divide the County of Stephens into school districts; to provide for the election of members of the Stephens County Board of Education, and for other purposes.

HB 726. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the personnel in the Sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 727. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; and for other purposes.

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HB 728. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 738. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to provide for the appointment of the County School Superin tendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 739. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to change the manner and method of electing members of the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 715. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Siloam in Greene County, Georgia, so as to change the terms of the mayor and councilmen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 716. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Greens boro in the County of Greene, so as to authorize the mayor and alder men to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court, and other city officials of said city, on a salary basis; and for other purposes.

HB 718. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to create the office of Assistant Solicitor General of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for his appointment, duties, compensation, authority, and term of office; and for other purposes.

HB 719. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector, and tax receiver of Morgan County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

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HB 720. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Plainfield, Dodge County, Georgia, approved August 7, 1912, so as to provide a means of recreating and re-establishing the governing body of said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 722. By Mr. Roach of the 15th: A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff, and other city officials of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
HB 723. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill creating a small claims court in each county of this state having a population of not less than 4,600 and not more than 5,300; and for other purposes.
HB 724. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Atkinson County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.
HB 730. By Messrs. Dixon and Sweat of the 83rd: A bill to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools for the Town of Waycross, so as to increase the limit of taxation in the City of Waycross for school purposes.
HB 732. By Mr. Thomas of the 77th: A bill to amend an Act placing the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the amount and method of compensating the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.
HB 734. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th: A bill to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Butts County, so as to provide that the treasurer of Butts County shall ex officio serve as the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.
HB 735. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th: A bill to place the clerk of the superior court of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

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HB 736. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an Act changing the compensation of the tax collector of Butts County, so as to provide that the Tax Collector shall be entitled to receive those commissions allowed local tax officials for collecting ad valorem taxes of motor vehicles for other taxing jurisdictions; and for other purposes.

HB 737. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an Act placing the treasurer of Butts County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 740. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Brooklet in Bulloch County, so as to change the terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 744. By Messrs. Tucker of the 36th, Smith of the 44th and Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to authorize the judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit to employ and fix the compensation of a secretary; and for other purposes.

HB 750. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, so as to provide for the terms, method and manner of electing the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 481. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to exclude time employed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the Director; and for other purposes.

HB 518. By Messrs. Jenkins, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th and others:
A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the number of judges in said Circuit to five; and for other purposes.

HB 540. By Mr. Floyd of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-1812, relating to the levy of tax by counties, cities and towns, and that hospital authorities are without the

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power to tax, so as to provide that the revenues raised may be used to pay the cost of retiring, refinancing, or refunding any outstanding debt or other obligation of any nature incurred by such authority; and for other purposes.

HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this state to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 91. By Messrs. Bostick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 95th and others:
A bill to provide that motor vehicles shall be taxed in the same manner as all other tangible property owned in this State; and for other pur poses.

HB 204. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Matthews and Farmer of the 29th and others:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to provide that budgets of school districts bor rowing funds for operations may include in estimated receipts onehalf of the estimated school tax revenue from county ad valorem levies for the calendar year in which the school districts' budget year ends; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st and Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act the sale of water by nonprofit, Georgia incorporated water associations; and for other purposes.

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for equal pay for both males and fe males for comparable work on jobs which have comparable require ments; and for other purposes.

HB 708. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald, so as to change the manner and method of electing members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 725. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to provide for the merger and consolidation of the Pulaski County School System and the independent school system of the City of Hawkinsville into the Pulaski School System: and for other purposes.

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HB 741. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to authorize the Supervisor of Purchases to permit county govern ments to purchase county supplies through the State; and for other purposes.

HB 770. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Dickinson of the 27th and others:
A bill to provide that in all superior court judicial circuits of this State having a certain population, the counties comprising said circuits shall compensate superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in such circuits; and for other purposes.

HB 772. By Messrs. Thomas of the 77th, Whaley of the 115th and others:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Bruns wick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 190. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create and establish for counties having a population of 300,000 or more inhabitants by the last or any future census of the United States a county planning com mission and board of zoning appeals and to authorize the board of com missioners of roads and revenues; to create a county planning com mission"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Government.

SB 191. By Senator Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to provide for the settlement of disputes concerning wages and rate of pay and other terms and conditions of employment of employees of fire departments; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SR 83. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the desirability of a State Department of Administration and Finance; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 91. By Messrs. Bostick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 95th and others:
A bill to provide that motor vehicles shall be taxed in the same manner as all other tangible property owned in this State; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 204. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to provide that budgets of school districts borrow ing funds for operations may include in estimated receipts one-half of the estimated school tax revenue from county ad valorem levies for the calendar year in which the school districts' budget year ends; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 257. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st and Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the sale of water by non-profit, Georgia incorporated water associations; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 481. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to exclude time employed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the director; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HB 518. By Messrs. Jenkins, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th and others:
A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the number of judges in said circuit to five; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 540. By Mr. Floyd of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code section 88-1812, relating to the levy of tax by counties, cities and towns, and that hospital authorities are without power to tax, so as to provide that the revenues raised may also be

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used to pay the cost of retiring, refinancing, or refunding any out standing debt or other obligation of any nature incurred by such auth ority; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for equal pay for both males and females for comparable work on jobs which have comparable require ments relating to skill, effort and responsibility, so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to enforce the pro visions of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 669. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to divide the County of Stephens into school districts; to provide for the election of members of the Stephens County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 708. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald, so as to change the manner and method of electing members of the board of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 715. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Siloam in Greene County, Georgia, so as to change the terms of the mayor and councilmen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 716. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Greens boro in the County of Greene, approved March 20, 1939, so as to authorize the mayor and aldermen to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 717. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff and clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector and tax receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to provide for clerical assistants for the tax collector; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 718. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor general of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for his appointment, duties, compensation, authority, and term of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 719. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector, and tax receiver of Morgan County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 720. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Plainfield, Dodge County, Georgia, approved August 7, 1912, so as to provide a means of recreating and re-establishing the governing body of said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 722. By Mr. Roach of the 15th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, and other city officials of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 723. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county of this State having a population of not less than 4,600 and not more than 5,300; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 724. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Atkinson County, so as to change the compensation of the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 730. By Messrs. Dixon and Sweat of the 83rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools for the Town of Waycross, so as to increase the limit of taxation in the City of Waycross for school purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 725. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to provide for the merger and consolidation of the Pulaski County School System and the independent school system of the City of Hawkinsville into the Pulaski School System; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 726. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the personnel in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 727. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 728. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the deputies of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 732. By Mr. Thomas of the 77th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff and the clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis

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in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the amount of compensation the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 734. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Butts County, so as to provide that the treasurer of Butts County shall ex officio serve as the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 735. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 736. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the tax collector of Butts County, so as to provide that the tax collector shall be entitled to receive those commissions allowed local tax officials for collecting ad valorem taxes of motor vehicles for other taxing jurisdictions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 737. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the treasurer of Butts County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 738. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to provide for the appointment of the County School Superin tendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 739. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to change the manner and method of electing members of the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 740. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Brooklet in Bulloch County, so as to change the terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 741. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to authorize the Supervisor of Purchases to permit county gov ernments, on an optional basis, to purchase county supplies through the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 744. By Messrs. Tucker of the 36th, Smith of the 44th and Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to authorize the judge of the Superior Court of the Flint Judi cial Circuit to employ and fix the compensation of a secretary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 750. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the terms, method and manner of electing the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 770. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Dickinson of the 27th and others:
A bill to provide that in all superior court judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 72,200 nor more than 74,000, the counties comprising said circuits shall compensate superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in such circuits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 772. By Messrs. Thomas of the 77th, Whaley of the 115th and others:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 181. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code Title 34 constituting the "Georgia Election Code", as amended, so as to provide that any incumbent who previously ac companied his notice of candidacy with a nomination petition shall not again be required to accompany his notice of candidacy with such petition upon qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

SB 182. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to provide for a Law Assistant for the Judge of the Superior Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 nor more than 140,000; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

SB 183. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to place political campaign posters, signs and advertisements anywhere within the territorial limits of DeKalb County except under certain circumstances; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 184. By Senator Smith of the 18th: A bill to amend Code Section 24-2104 relating to when business may be transacted with the Ordinaries, as amended, so as to provide when the Ordinary may close his office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 187. By Senator Conway of the 41st: A bill to establish a program of awards for state officials and employees; and for other purposes.

SB 188. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th and Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, and providing for the issuance of drivers licenses, approved March 19, 1937, as amended,

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and particularly by an Act approved March 25, 1958, so as to remove the separate classification of the operating of a motor driven cycle, as defined, not to exceed 5 brake H.P.; to repeal conflicting- laws; and for other purposes.

SB 189. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act making comprehensive provision for tax admin istration of Georgia and creating the Dept. of Revenue and the office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to change the compensation of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 82. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 79th and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 232. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-210, relating to the salaries and fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.

HB 304. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 308. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to provide that the Director shall not be authorized to revoke the driver's license of any operator or chauffeur except under certain condi tions; and for other purposes.

HB 321. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend code section relating to fees of constables, so as to change the fees of constables; and for other purposes.

HB 322. By Messrs. Wilson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-1601, relating to fees for Justices of the Peace, so as to change the fees of Justices of the Peace; and for other purposes.

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HB 324. By Messrs. Hale of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act amending and revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the deposit of a fee for advance court costs; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Lane of the 64th and others: A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Recreation Commission, so as to provide that members of the Commission shall receive a per diem, and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day served on official business of the Commission; and for other purposes.
HB 383. By Mr. McDaniell of the 101st: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County; and for other purposes.
HB 403. By Messrs. Walling of the 118th, Malone of the 117th and others: A bill to amend an act revising the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
HB 412. By Mr. Barber of the 24th, Lane of the 64th and Rowland of the 48th: A bill to amend Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secretary of State, so as to provide for the compensation and allow ances of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

HB 423. By Mr. Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to provide a supplemental appropriation of additional funds for the purpose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency; and for other purposes.

HB 463. By Mr. Dodson of the 107th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide for payment of tax imposed upon lessees by permitting a lump sum payment; and for other purposes.

HB 477. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act simplifying the operations of the Executive Branch of the State Government, so as to provide the Joint-Secretary shall schedule the time and place for all hearings; and for other purposes.

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HB 523. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide for the compensation of the Attorney General; and for other purposes.

HB 605. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A bill to create the Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; and for other purposes.

HB 626. By Messrs. Floyd of the 7th, Rowland of the 48th and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-72 relating to the misuse of the flag of the United States; and for other purposes.

HB 670. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 673. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 674. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, so as to provide for a recorder; and for other purposes.

HB 675. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 676. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clinch County; and for other purposes.

HB 677. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier; and for other purposes.

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HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb; to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

HB 679. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A bill to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Douglas County for employees of Douglas County; and for other purposes.

HB 680. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Dooly, so as to change the terms of office of the members of the board; and for other purposes.

HB 681. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Toombs County; and for other purposes.

HB 684. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that certain counties shall pay for the cost of blood tests to determine whether a person is driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor; and for other purposes.

HB 685. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend, consolidate, create, revise and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Bethlehem; and for other purposes.

HB 688. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the City of Marietta; and for other purposes.

HB 692. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 693. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the corporate limits of said City; and for other purposes.

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HB 700. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Monroe County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 701. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Monroe County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 704. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor of the city court of certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.

HB 705. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act approved February 21, 1951, providing a supple ment for the salary of the Judge of the Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 706. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a secretary to serve the judges of the city courts in certain counties; and for other purposes.

HB 707. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a clerk for the office of the solicitor of the city court of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000; and for other purposes.

HB 709. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the city of Rochelle, Wilcox County; and for other purposes.

HB 710. By Messrs. Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County; and for other purposes.

HB 714. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Baldwin; and for other purposes.

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HR 19. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A resolution authorizing compensation to Ernest Jackson; and for other purposes.

HR 39. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James R. Everett; and for other pur poses.

HR 45. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Mr. Bill E. Turpin; and for other purposes.

HR 46. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Mr. C. E. Gabrels, Jr.; and for other pur poses.

HR 47. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Larry Paul Jones; and for other purposes.

HR 50. By Mr. Land of the 53rd:
A resolution compensating William Harvey Arnold; and for other pur poses.

HR 77. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Glenn Douglas Cook; and for other purposes.

HR 81. By Mr. Laite of the 109th:
A resolution compensating Albert T. Newberry; and for other pur poses.

HR 91. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Dewey Newton; and for other pur poses.

HR 149. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of Stateowned property to Pickens County; and for other purposes.

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HE 158. By Mr. Cato of the 89th: A resolution compensating Mr. Leslie Hall; and for other purposes.

HR 160. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A resolution compensating Mr. George M. Causey; and for other pur poses.

HR 162. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating William L. Barnes as District Engineer; and for other purposes.

HR 163. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the executive order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on certain tangible personal property purchased outside the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 164. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act attributable to the inclusion of the Federal Manufacturer's Excise Tax in the base of said Sales Tax until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 165. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments; and for other purposes.

HR 166. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Geor gia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act upon the sale of tangible personal property to certain general non-profit hospitals; and for other purposes.

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HE 169. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A resolution compensating Eddie Mae Greenway; and for other pur poses.

HE 179. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Eobert Hammond Wesley, Sr., and for other purposes.

HE 193. By Mr. Whaley of the 115th: A resolution compensating Mr. Willie Williams; and for other purposes.

HB 433. By Messrs. Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th, Funk and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A bill to provide for the procedure relative to leaves of absence for the chief judge of the Municipal Court of Savannah; to provide for the appointment of associate judges of said court; and for other pur poses.

HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court of Swainsboro to the County Court of Emanuel; and for other purposes.

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judici ary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 254. Do Pass. HB 292. Do Pass as Amended. HB 538. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

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Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 117. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 383. Do Pass.

HB 605. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 621. Do Pass.

HB 670. Do Pass.

HB 673. Do Pass.

HB 674. Do Pass.

HB 675. Do Pass.

HB 676. Do Pass.

HB 677. Do Pass.

HB 678. Do Pass.

HB 679. Do Pass.

HB 680. Do Pass.

HB 684. Do Pass.

HB 685. Do Pass.

HB 688. Do Pass.

HB 692. Do Pass.

HB 693. Do Pass.

HB 700. Do Pass.

HB 701. Do Pass.

HB 704. Do Pass.

HB 705. Do Pass.

HB 706. Do Pass.

HB 707. Do Pass.

HB 709. Do Pass.

HB 710. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Maclntyre of 40th District,

Chairman.

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Senator Bateman of the 27th gave notice under Rule 134 to move on Mon day to resolve the Senate into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the following bill of the Senate:

SB 179. By Senators Adams of the 26th, Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th, Conway of the 41st, Smith of the 34th, Minish of the 48th, Eldridge of the 7th and others:
A bill to create the "State Legislative Department of Criminal Investi gation"; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 172. By Senators Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th and others:
A bill to establish a method for providing parks and recreational sys tems in the unincorporated portion of Fulton County and providing an alternate system for maintenance and operation of such parks; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on SB 172.

SB 177. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 312. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th: A bill creating a small claims court in each county in this state hav ing a population of not less than 8,250 and not more more than 8,350; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 338. By Messrs. Sullivan, Barfield and Bennett of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Valdosta, so as to provide for the voting by absentee ballots; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 368. By Messrs. Howard of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Henderson and Wilson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Mari etta, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 415. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend an act revising the charter for the City of Fitzgerald; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 466. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to amend an act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit so as to provide for a court reporter and a secretary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 470. By Messrs. Hood of the 124th, Lane of the 126th, Bond of the 136th, Lambros of the 130th and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority Act", so as to provide for additional members of said authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 470.

HB 503. By Mr. Edwards of the 57th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Taylor County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to authorize the sheriff, with the approval of the governing authority, to increase the compensation of the Deputy Sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 598. By Messrs. Snow, Crow and Hale of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Walker County, so as to provide an expense allowance to the judge of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 635. By Messrs. Games of the 129th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th, Grier of the 132nd and others:
A bill to establish the license fees which may be charged to any per son, firm or corporation with a taxicab franchise and engaged in the taxicab business by all cities of this State having a population of 300,000 or more; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 635.

HB 655. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the superior court of any county in this State with a population of not less than 7,370 nor more than 7,400, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 659. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st: A bill to amend an act creating the office of Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Dade County, so as to change the commissioner's travel expense allowance; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 660. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a salary system of compensation for the sheriff of Dade County, so as to change the sheriff's expense allowance; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 661. By Messrs. Hale, Crowe and Snow of the 1st:
A bill to amend an act abolishing the offices of the tax collector and tax receiver of Dade County, so as to increase the expense allowance for clerical help for tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 665. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Henry County Water Authority, so as to change the membership of said authority; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 666. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act amending the various acts incorporating the City of McDonough so as to create and establish a Recorder's Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 667. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to implement a constitutional amendment creating the "Henry County Development Authority", which was ratified by the people of Henry County at the general election conducted on November 8, 1966; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 668. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Henry County, so as to provide for an expense allow ance for each member of the Board, including the chairman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:30 o'clock Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:30 o'clock Monday morning.

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Senater Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Monday, March 13, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:30 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Emory Gilbert, pastor, First Methodist Church, Montezuma, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of Saturday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th asked unanimous consent that the following bills of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Retirement and re committed to the Committee on County and Municipal Governments:

SB 20. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A bill entitled an act to amend an Act known as "The Pulton County Employees Pension Act" approved March 3, 1939, as amended, so as to change the provisions of said act relative to the place of election of employee members of the pension board; to change the provisions rela tive to refunds of contributions under certain conditions; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 22. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A bill entitled an act to amend an act authorizing the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues for Pulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.
The consent was granted.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 712. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 752. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900, as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 753. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Paulding County Water Authority, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
HB 754. By Mr. Branch of the 74th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 13,180 and not more than 13,270; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County, approved August 22, 1905, as amended, so as to provide a different method by which such Commissioners shall be elected; to provide a different method for filling vacancies on said Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 768. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A bill to amend an act creating a city court of Soperton, so as to change the qualifications of the judge; and for other purposes.

HB 769. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes.

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HB 773. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Johnson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 778. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clay County, approved Feb. 16, 1953, so as to provide that the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected to office by the voters of the entire county; to provide that in order to be elected to office a candidate for Commissioner must receive a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.

HB 779. By Messrs. Sherman and DeLong of the 105th and others:
A bill to declare abandoned Alien Park in the City of Augusta; to authorize the sale thereof by the City Council of Augusta for private purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 789. By Messrs. Rainey and Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the existing inde pendent school system of the City of Cordele, so as to provide that the members of the Crisp County Board of Education shall be elected at the primary and general election, as provided by the "Georgia Election Code"; and for other purposes.

HB 791. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Statesville, so as to reincorporate the Town of Statesville as the City of Statesville; and for other purposes.

HB 404. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Board of County Commissioners, so as to create a new Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HR 220. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a merit system of employment for any or all present and future employees of Floyd County other than elected officials; and for other purposes.

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HR 52. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports to the Judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 506. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Solicitor-General emeritus, so as to provide a minimum salary to be paid a Solicitor-General emeritus who is 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HR 132. By Mr. Fleming of the 106th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HB 553. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2714 relating to the duties of the clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that the office of the clerk of the superior court may be at a place other than the courthouse under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HR 204. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to create indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for the construction, maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers and sewage disposal plants within the unincorporated areas of said county and within incorporated municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 641. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to authorize and effectuate the establishment of a merit system for the government of Floyd County to include all employees of the county except as hereinafter provided; and for other purposes.

HB 365. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to fix the salaries of the Governor, the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Agriculture, the Commissioner of Labor, the Comp troller General and others; and for other purposes.

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HB 562. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to repeal Code Section 88-404 creating a Committee to be known as the "Advisory Committee on Alcoholism" and providing for the appointment and functions of said Committee; and for other purposes.

HB 742. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, super seding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Correc tions and to prisons, public work camps and prisoners, and for other purposes.

HB 743. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Prison Industries Act", so as to authorize the administration to compensate certain inmates em ployed in prison industries; and for other purposes.

SR 52. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Georgia so as to authorize Pulton County to regulate traffic in the unincorpo rated areas of said County and to provide punishment for violators of such regulation; and for other purposes.

SR 54. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing authority of Cobb County to district Cobb County into districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining street light systems; and for other purposes.

SB 60. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary for the official court reporter of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit in lieu of certain fees, so as to increase the salary of said reporter; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By Senator Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to add one additional judge of the superior court for the North eastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia so as to provide for two judges in said court; and for other purposes.

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SB 158. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to provide that the board of education of any county of this State having a population of not less than 14,000 nor more than 14,485, shall not be authorized to consolidate the schools under the jurisdiction of such board of education; and for other purposes.

HR 147. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Marjorie K. Knight; and for other purposes.

HR 72. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A resolution compensating Miss Kathleen A. Conner and Mrs. Mattie C. Finch; and for other purposes.

HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other pur poses.

HR 31. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mr. Byron A. Stephens; and for other pur poses.

HR 21. By Mr. Miller of the 108th:
A resolution compensating Pelton Eugene Burke; and for other pur poses.

The House has passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 115. By Senators Webb of the llth and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide that the Court of Ordinary or the Superior Court on appeal on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate to-wit:

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HB 447. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an Act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the registration of vehicles without a certifi cate of title; and for other purposes.

HB 588. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Stone Mountain Memorial As sociation Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed $15,000,000.00; and for other purposes.

HB 699. By Messrs. Paris of the 23rd, Barber of the 24th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to the official court reporter of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

HR 218. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Henry County; and for other purposes.

SB 23. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for grants to certain incorporated municipalities, so as to extend the purpose for which funds may be ex pended in certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

HB 411. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an Act creating the Office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, so as to change the authority of the Commissioner relative to buildings constituting a special hazard, certificates of oc cupancy, flammable substances constituting a special hazard; and for other purposes.

Senator Smith of the 18th asked unanimous consent that the following bill be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary:
SB 128. By Senators Webb of the llth, Andrews of the 49th and Johnson of the 42nd: A bill to provide for the defense of indigents; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

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The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 192. By Senator Smith of the 34th:
A bill to amend sections 23-601-2 of the Code of Georgia to permit certain counties to spend the proceeds from bond issues within munici palities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Govern ment.

SB 193. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A bill to be entitled an Act to authorize and empower the Department of Public Safety to use timing devices and radar equipment to enforce the traffic ordinances and laws and safety regulations on the streets, roads, and highways of this State; to authorize the use of such equip ment by municipal and county law enforcement officers in counties having a population of more than 500,000, according to the last or any future Federal Decennial Census; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

SR 88. By Senator Coggin of the 35th: A resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SR 89. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution authorizing the standing Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to function after final adjournment of the 1967 Regular Session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 90. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Miller of the 43rd: A resolution requesting the State Board of Education to make incentive grant to the DeKalb County Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SR 91. By Senator Webb of the llth: A resolution relative to renovation of the Senate chamber and related facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 92. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Miller of the 43rd, Smith of the 34th, Gregory of the 15th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the laws of this state relative to drunk driving; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 93. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Compensation Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 94. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating a committee to study ways and means of making state employment more attractive for career employees; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 95. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 365. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to fix the salaries of certain state officials; and for other pur poses. Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 404. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Board of County Commissioners, so as to create a new Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 506. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of solicitor-general emeritus, so as to provide a minimum salary to be paid a solicitor-general who is 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 553. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend Code section 24-2714 relating to the duties of the clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that the office of the clerk of the superior court may be at a place other than the courthouse under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 641. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to authorize and effectuate the establishment of a merit system for the government of Floyd County to include all employees of the county except as hereinafter provided; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 712. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.

HB 752. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900, as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of said city, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 753. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Paulding County Water Authority, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 754. By Mr. Branch of the 74th:
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 13,180 and not more than 13,270; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 764. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County, approved August 22, 1905, as amended, so as to provide a different method by which such commissioners shall be elected; to provide a different method for filling vacancies on said Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 768. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A bill to amend an act creating a City Court of Soperton, so as to change the qualifications of the judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 769. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 773. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Johnson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 778. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clay County, approved Feb. 16, 1953, so as to provide that the Com missioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected to office by the voters of the entire county; to provide that in order to be elected to office a candidate for commissioner must receive a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 779. By Messrs. Sherman and DeLong of the 105th and others:
A bill to declare abandoned Alien Park in the City of Augusta; to authorize the sale thereof by the City Council of Augusta for private purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 789. By Messrs. Rainey and Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the existing inde pendent school system of the City of Cordele, so as to provide that the members of the Crisp County Board of Education shall be elected at the primary and general election, as provided by the "Georgia Election Code"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 791. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Statesville, so as to reincorporate the Town of Statesville; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HR 52. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports to the judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 132. By Mr. Fleming of the 106th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HR 204. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to create indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for the construction, maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers and sewage disposal plants within the unincorporated areas of said county and within incorporated municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HR 220. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a merit system of employment for any and or all present and future employees of Ployd County other than elected officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 562. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to repeal Code Section 88-4-4 creating a committee to be known as the "Advisory Committee on Alcoholism" and providing for the ap pointment and functions of said committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 742. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public work camps and prisoners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.
HB 743. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others :
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Prison Industries Act", so as to authorize the administration to compensate certain inmates employed in prison industries; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.

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HR 21. By Mr. Miller of the 108th:
A resolution compensating Felton Eugene Burke; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 31. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mr. Byron A. Stephens; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 72. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A resolution compensating Miss Kathleen A. Conner and Mrs. Mattie C. Finch; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 147. By Mr. Parker of the 55th: A resolution compensating Mrs. Marjorie K. Knight; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 447. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," so as to provide for the registration of vehicles without a certifi cate of title; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation.

HB 588. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Stone Mountain Memorial Associa tion Act, so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed $15,000,000.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HB 699. By Messrs. Paris of the 23rd, Barber of the 24th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to the official court reporter of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 218. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Henry County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.
HB 411. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Com missioner, so as to change the authority of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SB 190. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to create and establish for counties having a population of 300,000 or more inhabitants by the last or any future census of the United States a county planning com mission and board of zoning appeals and to authorize the board of com missioners of roads and revenues; to create a county planning commis sion"; and for other purposes.
SB 191. By Senator Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to provide for the settlement of disputes concerning wages and rate of pay and other terms and conditions of employment of employees of fire departments; and for other purposes.

SR 83. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the desirability of a State Department of Administration and Finance; and for other purposes.
HB 91. By Messrs. Bostick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 95th and others:
A bill to provide that motor vehicles shall be taxed in the same manner as all other tangible property owned in this State; and for other pur poses.
HB 204. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to provide that budgets of school districts borrow-

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ing funds for operations may include in estimated receipts one-half of the estimated school tax revenue from county ad valorem levies for the calendar year in which the school districts' budget year ends; and for other purposes.

HB 257. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st and Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the sale of water by non-profit, Georgia incorporated water as sociations; and for other purposes.

HB 481. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to exclude time employed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the director; and for other purposes.

HB 518. By Messrs. Jenkins, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th and others:
A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the number of judges in said circuit to five; and for other purposes.

HB 540. By Mr. Floyd of the 7th:
A bill to amend Code section 88-1812, relating to the levy of tax by counties, cities and towns, and that hospital authorities are without power to tax, so as to provide that the revenues raised may also be used to pay the cost of retiring, refinancing, or refunding any out standing debt or other obligation of any nature incurred by such auth ority; and for other purposes.

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for equal pay for both males and females for comparable work on jobs which have comparable require ments relating to skill, effort and responsibility, so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to enforce the pro visions of this Act; and for other purposes.

HB 669. By Mr. Moore of the 12th:
A bill to divide the County of Stephens into school districts; to provide for the election of members of the Stephens County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

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HB 708. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald, so as to change the manner and method of electing members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

HB 715. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Siloam in Greene County, Georgia, so as to change the terms of the mayor and councilmen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 716. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Greensboro in the County of Greene, approved March 20, 1939, so as to authorize the mayor and aldermen to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

HB 717. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff and clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector and tax receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to provide for clerial assistants for the tax collector; and for other purposes.

HB 718. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to create the office of assistant solicitor-general of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for his appointment, duties, compensation, authority, and term of office; and for other purposes.

HB 719. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector, and tax receiver of Morgan County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 720. By Mr. Holder of the 70th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Plainfield, Dodge County, Georgia, approved August 7, 1912, so as to provide a means of recreating and re-establishing the governing body of said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 722. By Mr. Roach of the 15th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, and other city officials of Cherokee County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 723. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county of this State having a population of not less than 4,600 and not more than 5,300; and for other purposes.

HB 724. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Atkinson County, so as to change the compensation of the tax com missioner; and for other purposes.
HB 730. By Messrs. Dixon and Sweat of the 83rd: A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools for the Town of Waycross, so as to increase the limit of taxation in the City of Waycross for school purposes; and for other purposes.
HB 725. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st: A bill to provide for the merger and consolidation of the Pulaski County School System and the independent school system of the City of Hawkinsville into the Pulaski School System; and for other purposes.

HB 726. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the personnel in the sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

HB 727. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; and for other purposes.

HB 728. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the deputies of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 732. By Mr. Thomas of the 77th:
A bill to amend an act placing the compensation of the sheriff and the clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the amount of compensation of the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.

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HB 734. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues of Butts County, so as to provide that the treasurer of Butts County shall ex-officio serve as the clerk of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 735. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 736. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the tax collector of Butts County, so as to provide that the tax collector shall be entitled to receive those commissions allowed local tax officials for collecting ad valorem taxes of motor vehicles for other taxing jurisdictions; and for other purposes.

HB 737. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the treasurer of Butts County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

HB 738. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to provide for the appointment of the County School Superinten dent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 739. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to change the manner and method of electing members of the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

HB 740. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Brooklet in Bulloch County, so as to change the terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
HB 741. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st: A bill to authorize the Supervisor of Purchases to permit county govern ments, on an optional basis, to purchase county supplies through the State; and for other purposes.

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HB 744. By Messrs. Tucker of the 36th, Smith of the 44th and Clarke of the 45th:
A hill to authorize the judge of the Superior Courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit to employ and fix the compensation of a secretary; and for other purposes.

HB 750. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the terms, method and manner of electing the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 770. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Dickinson of the 27th and others:
A bill to provide that in all superior court judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 72,200 nor more than 74,000, the counties comprising said circuits shall compensate superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in such circuits; and for other purposes.

HB 772. By Messrs. Thomas of the 77th, Whaley of the 115th and others:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Bruns wick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 182. Do Pass. HB 27. Do Pass. HB 103. Do Pass. HB 268. Do Pass. HB 327. Do Pass.

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HB 669. Do Pass. HB 672. Do Pass as amended. HB 681. Do Pass. HB 708. Do Pass. HB 719. Do Pass. HB 720. Do Pass. HB 722. Do Pass. HB 723. Do Pass. HB 724. Do Pass. HB 725. Do Pass. HB 726. Do Pass. HB 727. Do Pass. HB 728. Do Pass. HB 730. Do Pass. HB 738. Do Pass. HB 739. Do Pass. HB 740. Do Pass. HE 121. Do Pass. SB 20. Do Pass by substitute. SB 22. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

Senator Webb of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Retire ment, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 35. Do Pass. HB 60. Do Pass. HB 68. Do Pass.

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HB 82. Do Pass. HB 84. Do Pass as amended.

Respectfully submitted, Webb of llth District, Chairman.

Senator Pennington of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 61. Do Not Pass.

HB 513. Do Pass.

HB 587. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Pennington of 45th District,

Chairman.

Senator Broun of the 46th District, Chairman of the Committee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 530. Do Pass.

HB 531. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Broun of 46th District,

Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed

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me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following rec ommendations :
HB 583. Do Pass by substitute. HB 584. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Hall of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educa tional Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 115. Do Pass. HB 116. Do Pass by substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Hall of 52nd District,
Chairman.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Banking & Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking & Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 168. Do Pass as amended. SB 186. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Johnson of 42nd District, Chairman.
Senator Fincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bills of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 169. Do Pass as amended. HB 171. Do Pass.
HB 427. Do Pass. HB 594. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ju diciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 267. Do Pass. HB 157. Do Pass as amended. HB 313. Do Pass by substitute. HB 396. Do Pass by substitute. HB 772. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 117. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the City of Colquitt in Miller County, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 117 by striking from the new Section 4 provided for in Section 1, the following:

"No fields, pastures or woodland exceeding 3 acres shall be subject to taxation until the same",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"No fields, pastures or woodland exceeding 3 acres, and no property used in connection therewith, whether real or personal, shall be subject to taxation until such fields, pastures or wood lands".

By renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:

"Section 2. Since it is the intention of this Act that no such land shall be taxable until city services sufficient to offset such taxes be available and utilized, in the event any portion of this Act is held unconstitutional then the entire Act shall be null and void and of no force and effect, and the corporate limits of the City of Colquitt shall not include such property."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bills as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 383. By Mr. McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Cobb County, so as to provide that the board of com missioners shall set the compensation of the Comptroller; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 621. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Banks County, so as to provide an annual expense allow ance for the two commissioners who are not serving as chairman; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 670. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of the treasurer of Crawford County, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 673. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Clinch County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for the appointment of a part-time deputy by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 674. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Millen, so as to provide that the mayor and council of said city may, in their discretion, hire and select a recorder, to act as judge of a recorder's court of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 675. By Messrs. Bennett, Barfield and Sullivan of the 95th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Valdosta, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 676. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clinch County, so as to authorize the chairman and the other members of the board to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 677. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Lanier, so as to authorize the chairman and the other members of the board to fix the compensation of the county attorney within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and Harris of the 118th: A bill to incorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 679. By Mr. Dickinson of the 27th:
A bill to authorize the establishment of a civil service system in Douglas County for employees of Douglas County; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 680. By Messrs. Bowen and Rainey of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for the County of Dooly, so as to change the terms of office of the members of the board; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 684. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th: A bill to amend an act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", so as to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 50,000 nor more than 75,000, such counties shall pay the cost for blood tests to determine whether or not a person is driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 685. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd: A bill to amend, consolidate, create, revise and supersede the several acts incorporating the Town of Bethlehem, in the County of Barrow, and all amendments in respect thereto; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 688. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and others:
A bill to amend an act to create a system of public schools for the City of Marietta, so as to prescribe the number, to set qualifications, terms of office, to prescribe the manner of selection and to prescribe the method of removal for members of the Board of Education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 692. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 693. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Stockbridge in the County of Henry, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 700. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Coroner of Monroe County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 701. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Monroe County upon an annual salary, so as to provide for an additional full-time deputy and a part-time deputy; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 704. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of an assistant solicitor of the city court of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of the assistant solicitor of said court in such counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 705. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act approved February 21, 1951, providing that the salary of the judge of the Superior Court of the Augusta Judicial Circuit shall be supplemented by payments to be made from the county treasury of Richmond County, so as to further fix the salary referred to; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 706. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a secretary to serve the judges of the city courts in certain counties, so as to change the compensation of the secretary of the judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 707. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the appointment of a clerk for the office of the solicitor of the city court of all counties of this State havinga population of not less than 135,000 and not more than 140,000 so as to change the compensation of the clerks of said court in such counties; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 709. By Mr. Doster of the 73rd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rochelle, Wilcox County, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 710. By Messrs. Sullivan and Barfield of the 95th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Lowndes County; so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
SB 171. By Senator Smalley of the 28th: A bill to amend Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained

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by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any state court of record; to provide for the procedure for the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any state court of record; to provide the procedure for the foregoing; and to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Statement of Legislative Intent and Purpose. The Gen eral Assembly finds that expansion of the scope of habeas corpus in federal court by decisions of the United States Supreme Court, together with other decisions of said court (a) substantially curtailing the doc trine of waiver of constitutional rights by an accused and (b) limiting the requirement of exhaustion of state remedies to those currently avail able, have resulted in an increasingly larger number of state court con victions being collaterally attacked by federal habeas corpus based upon issues and contentions not previously presented to or passed upon by courts of this State; that such increased reliance upon federal courts tends to weaken state courts as instruments for the vindication of con stitutional rights, with a resultant deterioration of the federal system and federal-state relations; that to alleviate said problems, it is necessary that the scope of state habeas corpus be expanded and the state doctrine of waiver of rights modified. The General Assembly further finds that expansion of state habeas corpus to include many sharply-contested issues of a factual nature requires that only the superior courts have jurisdiction of such cases.
Section 2. Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 50-101 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 50-101 to read as follows:
"Section 50-101. Who May Sue Out Writ:
(a) Any person restrained of his liberty under any pretext whatsoever, except under sentence of a state court of record, may sue out writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the legality of such restraint.
(b) Any person alleging that another, in whom for any cause he is interested, is kept illegally from the custody of the applicant, may sue out a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the legality of such restraint.

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(c) Any person restrained of his liberty as a result of a sentence imposed by any state court of record may sue out a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the legality of such restraint."

Section 3. Said Title is further amended by adding after Code Sec
tion 50-126 a new Code Section to be known as Code Section 50-127 to read as follows:

"Section 50-127. Exclusive Procedure for Suing Out a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Persons Whose Liberty is Being Restrained by Virtue of a Sentence Imposed Against Them by a State Court of Record. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Title, the following is the exclusive procedure for suing out a writ of habeas
corpus for persons whose liberty is being restrained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by a state court of record:

(1) Grounds for Writ. Any person imprisoned by virtue of a sentence imposed by a state court of record who asserts that in the proceedings which resulted in his conviction there was a substantial denial of his rights under the Constitution of the United States or of the State of Georgia or the laws of the State of Georgia may insti tute a proceeding under this Section. Rights conferred or secured by the Constitution of the United States shall not be deemed to have been waived unless it is shown that there was an intentional relinquishment or abandonment of a known right or privilege which relinquishment or abandonment was participated in by the party and was done voluntarily, knowingly and intelligently.

(2) Petition and Verification. The petition shall identify the proceeding in which the petitioner was convicted, give the date of rendition of the final judgment complained of, and clearly set forth the respects in which petitioner's rights were violated. The petition shall have attached thereto affidavits, records, or other evidence supporting its allegations or shall state why the same are not
attached. The petition shall identify any previous proceedings that petitioner may have taken to secure relief from conviction. Argu
ment and citations of authorities shall be omitted from the petition. The petition must be verified by the oath of the applicant or some other person in his behalf.

(3) Jurisdiction and Venue. The petition must be filed in the superior court of the county wherein the petitioner is being detained. The superior courts of such counties have exclusive jurisdiction of habeas corpus actions arising under this Section.

(4) Service of the Petition. Service of the petition shall be made upon the person having custody of the petitioner. If the pe titioner is being detained under the custody of the Board of Correc
tions, an additional copy of the petition shall be served on the Attorney General; however, if the petitioner is being detained under the custody of some other authority other than the Board of Cor rections, an additional copy of the petition shall be served upon the solicitor general of the county wherein the petition is filed. Service upon the Attorney General or the Solicitor General may be had by

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mailing a copy of the petition along with a proper certificate of service.

(5) Custody of Petitioner. Custody and control of the petitioner shall be retained by the Board of Corrections or other authority having custody of the petitioner and it shall be the duty of such board or authority to produce the petitioner at such times and places as the court may direct.

(6) Proceedings on Petition. Within 20 days after filing and
docketing of the petition, or within such further time as the court may set, the respondent shall answer or move to dismiss the petition. The court shall set the case for a hearing on the issues within a reasonable time after the filing of defensive pleadings.

(7) Disposition in the Trial Court. The court may receive proof by depositions, oral testimony, or other evidence. If the court finds in favor of the petitioner, it shall enter an appropriate order with respect to the judgments or sentence in the former proceedings and such supplementary orders as to rearraignment, retrial, custody, bail or discharge as may be necessary and proper. Depositions may be taken under this Section upon reasonable notice to the opposing
party.

(8) Transcribing Proceedings. All trials held under this Section shall be transcribed by a court reporter designated by the superior court hearing the case.

(9) Judge's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. After reviewing the pleadings and evidence offered at the trial of the case, the judge of the superior court hearing the case shall make written findings of fact and conclusions of law upon which the judgment is based. Such findings of fact and conclusions of law shall be recorded as part of the record of the case.

(10) Subsequent Applications. Where after an evidentiary hearing on the merits of a material factual issue, or after a hearing on the merits of an issue of law, a person in custody pursuant to the judgment and sentence of a court has been denied relief upon application for habeas corpus, a subsequent application for a writ of habeas corpus in behalf of such person need not be entertained by the court unless the application alleges and is predicated upon a ground not adjudicated on the hearing of the earlier application for the writ, and unless the court is satisfied that the applicant has not on the earlier application deliberately withheld the newly as serted ground or otherwise abused the writ.

(11) Practice as to Appeals. Appeals in habeas corpus cases shall be governed by the Appellate Procedure Act of 1965, approved February 19, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 18), as now or hereafter amended. In the event that the superior court finds in favor of the petitioner, a notice of appeal filed by the respondent shall act as a supersedeas and stay the judgment of the superior court until there is final adjudication by the appellate courts; provided, however, that

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while such case is on appeal, the petitioner may be released on bail as is now provided for in criminal cases, except where the petitioner has been convicted of a capital felony; provided, however, that the right to bail and the amount of the bond shall be within the dis cretion of the judge of the superior court wherein the case is tried.

Section 4. Repeal of Code Section 50-105. Code Section 50-105 relating to the penalty for refusing the writ of habeas corpus is hereby repealed in its entirety.

Section 5. Title of Act. This Act may be cited and referred to as the "Habeas Corpus Act of 1967."

Section 6. Effective date. This Section shall become effective July 1, 1967, and shall govern all proceedings brought after this Section takes effect.

Section 7. Repeals. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator Smalley of the 28th asked unanimous consent that SB 171 be immediately transmitted to the House.

The following message was received from the House thrc/ugh Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House to-wit:

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HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the Hth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of consider ing House action thereto:

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 45.

On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 57. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in the counties throughout the State, so as to provide

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that in addition to the issuance of license plates, the Revenue Com missioner and his agents shall also issue certain decals, to provide a description of such decals; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following resolu tion of the House to-wit:

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of consider ing House action thereto:

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

Senator Chapman of the 32nd moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 326.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 80. By Senators Abney of the 53rd and London of the 50th:
A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of consider ing a House amendment thereto:

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SB 80. By Senators Abney of the 53rd and London of the 50th:
A hill to amend an act revising the adoption laws in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Mr. Hale of the 1st moved to amend SB 80 by striking from new subsection (2) of section 3 the words "State Department of Public Welfare" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "State Department of Family and Childrens Services".

Senator Abney of the 53rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 80.
On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the House amendment was agreed to.
The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th, Howell of the 86th, Mixon of the 81st, Jones of the 112th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eaves dropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 64 by deleting from line 10 of the title thereof the words "tending to" and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "which".
By deleting from Section 26-2003 of Section 1 thereof the words "tending to" and by inserting in lieu thereof the word "which".
By deleting from sub-paragraph (f) of Section 26-2002 of Section 1 thereof the words "tend to".
By inserting in line thirteen (13) of the title thereof between the semi-colon and the word "to" the following: "to authorize law enforcement officers to make use of certain devices in the course of their official duties after securing a judicial warrant authorizing same; to provide the procedure for securing such warrant;"
By inserting in Section 26-2002 (a) of Section 1 thereof the fol lowing language between the words "person" and "to" in first line thereof; "in a clandestine manner."
By inserting after the section number and before the word "It" of Section 26-2004 of Section 1 thereof the following language: "Other

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than law enforcement officers permitted by this Chapter to employ such devices,".

By inserting following Section 26-2004 of Section 1 thereof, a new Section 26-2005 to read as follows:

"26-2005 (a) Except only as provided in subsection (b) here of, nothing in this Chapter shall apply to a duly constituted law enforcement officer in the performance of his official duties in ferreting out offenders or suspected offenders of the law, or in secretly watching a person suspected of violating the laws of the United States or of this State, or any subdivision thereof, for the purpose of apprehending such suspected violator.

"(b) When in the course of his official duties, a law enforce ment officer desiring to make use of any device, but only as such term is specifically defined by Code Section 26-1010, and such use would otherwise constitute a violation of Code Section 26-2002, such law enforcement officer shall act only in compliance with the procedure provided for hereinafter in Subsections (c) through (i) inclusive.

"(c) When there is probable cause to believe that a person is committing or has committed an act which endangers the national security of the United States or the security of this State, or that such person is committing or has committed the crime of treason, insurrection, rebellion, espionage, sabotage, or any felony involving bodily harm, or any crime under the laws of this State, or the United States involving kidnapping, narcotics, dangerous drugs, prostitution, blackmail, extortion, bribery, gambling or alcoholic beverage laws, or there is probable cause to believe that a private place is being utilized or has been utilized for the commission of any such crime, then, upon written application, under oath, of the Solicitor General of the circuit wherein the device is to be physi cally placed, or the Attorney General, which application affirms that there is probable cause to believe (1) that a person is com mitting or has committed any of the crimes enumerated in this subsection, or (2) that a private place is being utilized or has been utilized for the commission of any of the crimes enumerated in this subsection and sets forth specifically the basis of such probable cause and particularly describes the person or place, the crime or crimes, and the device or devices to be used, any judge of the Superior Court of the circuit aforesaid may issue an investi gation warrant permitting the use of devices, as defined by Code Section 26-2010, for the surveillance of such person or place pro vided such warrant specified with particularity the device or de vices the use of which is to be thereby permitted, the purposes, duration and circumstances of use permitted, the crime or crimes allegedly being committed, and the person or persons and place or places to be subject to such surveillance.

"(d) Investigation warrants issued under this Section shall be valid for no more than ten (10) days after issuance, unless renewed

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for an additional ten (10) day period for good cause shown at the time of written application for such renewal.

"(e) Evidence obtained in conformity with this Section shall be admissible only in the courts of this State having felony and misdemeanor jurisdiction and only in a prosecution for the crime or crimes specified in the investigation warrant.

"(f) The application for any investigation warrant under this Section, any supporting evidence in connection therewith and any entry of the issuance of an investigation warrant as a result thereof shall remain confidential and in the custody of the judge and shall not be released, nor information touching same in any manner be disclosed, except upon written order of such judge, or except at the time of trial of the case in which such evidence is used or in which evidence derived from such surveillance is used.

"(g) The applicant for the warrant shall return same and report back to the judge issuing same within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the warrant. In the event no evidence of the specific crime set forth in the warrant has been obtained through the use of such device or devices, it shall be the duty of such applicant to physically destroy all evidence or information ob tained by surveillance and to so certify in writing to such judge under oath.

"(h) In the event evidence of or information concerning the specific crime set forth in the warrant is obtained through the use of such device or devices the applicant shall so certify in writing under oath in his report under sub-paragraph (g). Upon the return of an indictment based in whole or in part on such evidence or information or any part thereof, it shall be the duty of the Solicitor General to promptly notify the accused of the existence and substance of such evidence or information and if the same has been reduced to a permanent form, shall make it avail able to the accused for inspection and copying.

"(i) Any publication of the information or evidence obtained under a warrant issued hereunder other than that necessary and essential to the preparation of and actual prosecution for the crime specified in the warrant shall be an unlawful invasion of privacy under this Act, and shall cause such evidence and information to be inadmissible on any criminal prosecution."

By deleting the period following Section 26-2010 thereof and add ing to said Section the following: "or optical magnifying equipment."

By adding the words "any of" between the words "violating" and "the" in Section 26-2011 of Section 1 thereof.

Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th offered the following amendment to the committee amendment:

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Amend Committee amendment by eliminating and striking the comma between the words "State" and "or" in the sixth line of sub section (c) of Section 26-2005.

On the adoption of the amendment to the committee amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the amendment to the committee amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd: A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.
Senator Broun of the 36th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HR 124.
On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
SB 151. By Senators Coggin of the 35th and Bateman of the 27th: A bill to amend the Georgia Election Code, as the same is codified in Title 34 of the Code of Georgia, relating to the comprehensive regulation of primaries and federal, State and county elections, so as to provide that municipal primaries and elections shall be regulated by the Georgia Election Code; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151 by striking Section 118 thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 118 to read as follows:

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"Section 118. Section 34-1331 of the Georgia Election Code, re lating to conduct of special elections, is hereby amended by striking Section 34-1331 in its entirety and by inserting in lieu thereof a new Section to read as follows:

'Section 34-1331. Compulsory time off for voting.-- (a) Any elector entitled to vote in a primary or election in the State of Georgia shall, upon reasonable notice to his employer, be permitted by his employer to take any necessary time off from his employ ment to vote in any municipality, county, state or federal political party primary or election for which such employee is qualified and registered to vote, on the day on which such primary or election is held; provided, however, that such necessary time off shall not exceed two (2) hours; and provided further that if the hours of work of such employee commences at least two (2) hours after the opening of the polls, or ends at least two (2) hours prior to the closing of the polls, then the time off for voting as provided for in this act shall not apply. The employer may specify the hours during which said employee may absent himself as herein pro vided.' "

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151 by striking Section 19 of said bill.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:

Amend SB 151 by striking Section 24 of said bill.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151 by striking Section 129 of said bill.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Webb of the llth offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151 by striking in its entirety Section 54 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 54 to read as follows:
"Section 54. Section 34-1102 of the Georgia Election Code, relating to forms of primary ballots, is hereby amended by striking the words 'Mark Out the name of each candidate for whom you do not wish to vote' from Subsection (b) of Section 34-1102 and inserting in lieu thereof the words 'Place a cross (x) or (V) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate you choose to vote for', and by striking from said subsection (b) the last sen tence thereof which reads "Marks made in violation of these di rections shall be disregarded in the counting of the votes cast.' and substituting in lieu thereof the following: 'A ballot upon which a voter has marked out or struck through the name of a candidate for whom the voter does not intend to cast his vote may be counted if the ballot otherwise clearly indicates that candidate for whom the voter desired to cast his vote.', so that, when so amended, said Subsection (b) of Section 34-1102 shall read as follows:
'(b) Immediately under this caption, the following directions shall be printed: 'Place a cross (x) or check (V) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate you choose to vote for. If you spoil your ballot, do not erase, but ask for a new ballot. Use only pen or pencil.' A ballot upon which a voter has marked out or struck through the name of a candidate for whom the voter does not intend to cast his vote may be counted if the ballot other wise clearly indicates that candidate for whom the voter desired to cast his vote.' "
By striking in its entirety Section 101 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 101 to read as follows:
"Section 101. Section 34-1314 of the Georgia Election Code, relating to conduct of primaries and elections, is hereby amended by striking the words 'marking out the name of each candidate for whom he does not wish to vote' from Subsection (b) of Section 34-1314 and inserting in lieu thereof the words 'making a cross (x) or check (V) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate'; and by adding two new sentences at the end of Sub section (b) of Section 34-1314 to read as follows: 'No elector shall be permitted to cast a write-in ballot in a primary. A ballot upon which a voter has marked out or struck through the name of a candidate for whom the voter does not intend to cast his vote may be counted if the ballot otherwise clearly indicates that candidate for whom the voter desired to cast his vote.'; so that when amended, said Subsection (b) of Section 34-1314 shall read as follows:

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'(b) At primaries, the elector shall prepare his ballot in the following manner: He shall vote for the candidates of his choice for nomination or election, according to the number of persons to be voted for by him, for each office, by making a cross (x) or check (V) mark in the square opposite the name of each candidate. No elector shall be permitted to cast a write-in ballot in a primary. A ballot upon which a voter has marked out or struck through the name of a candidate for whom the voter does not intend to cast his vote may be counted if the ballot otherwise clearly indi cates that candidate for whom the voter desired to cast his vote.'"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Gardner of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151, section 11 by deleting the last sentence of section 34-402 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
The governing authority of the county shall provide the ordi nary with the funds necessary to cover the expenses of the per formance of his duties under this Code.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Gardner of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151, section 7 by deleting the period at the end of sec tion 34-203 and adding thereto the following:
"including the right to seek such relief for any anticipatory breach."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

Senator Gardner of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 151 by deleting in its entirety, Section 28., and insert ing in lieu thereof, the following:
"Section 28. Section 34-632 of the Georgia Election Code, relating to rules for determining residence, is hereby amended by redesignating

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Subsection (1) of Section 34-632 as Subsection (m), and by inserting between Subsections (k) and (m) of Section 34-632 a new Subsection (1) to read as follows:

(1) The residence of one who is an inmate or officer of a pub lic asylum or eleemosynary institute, or who is an officer or em ployee in one of the departments or agencies of the Government of this State, or who is a student of a school, college or university, shall be construed to be where his home was before he became such inmate, officer, employee or student, unless he has become a bona fide resident in the place where he is employed as such officer or employee or is such student or inmate;".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 5.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SR 68. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Geor gia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Cobb County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforcement of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority and to provide penalties for violation of such ordinances; to authorize the enforce ment of such ordinances by civil or criminal proceedings in the Superior Court or Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County or other courts established by the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. The Constitution of the State of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end of Article VII, Section IV, a new para graph to read as follows:

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"The General Assembly of the State of Georgia is hereby au thorized :

1. To empower the governing authority of Cobb County, the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Cobb County; Georgia, to adopt ordinances or regulations for the governing and policing of said county, for the purpose of protecting and preserv ing the health, safety, welfare and morals of the citizens thereof as it may deem advisable; and for the implementation and enforce ment of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said Board as the governing authority of Cobb County, Georgia, and to pro vide penalties for violations of such ordinances.

2. To authorize the Superior Court of Cobb County and the Civil and Criminal Court of Cobb County, or other judiciary estab lished by the General Assembly, with jurisdiction in Cobb County, and which shall be empowered to hear and determine cases involv ing violations of all county ordinances and regulations, including traffic ordinances and regulations, with authority to inflict punish ment and/or penalty for violation thereof; and which shall have such other and further powers as may be prescribed by law, in cluding civil actions to enforce such ordinances."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing au-
"NO ( ) thority of Cobb County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county and the enforce ment of all duties and powers now or hereafter vested in said governing authority and to provide penalties for violation of such ordinances; to authorize the enforcement of such ordinances by civil or criminal proceedings in the Superior Court or Civil and Crimi nal Court of Cobb County or other courts established by the General Assembly?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall

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be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendment:
Amend SR 68 by changing in Section I, Article VII, Section IV, to Article XV, Section II, Paragraph 1.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Con way Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted as amended.

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SR 71. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Johnson of the 38th and others:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution, so as to authorize Fulton County to issue bonds without a referendum election under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Article 7, Section 7 of the Constitution as amended, is further amended by adding to the end of said Section the following:

"provided, however, Fulton County may issue general obliga tion bonds for any permanent public improvement having antici pated life equal to or greater than the period within which said bonds are to be amortized, without submitting the issuance thereof to the voters of said County at a referendum, subject to the follow ing restrictions and limitations:

1. The issuance of such bonds shall be authorized at a public meeting held for such purpose after at least ten (10) days' notice thereof in the official organ of said County and in at least one (1) of the daily newspapers of said County. Within thirty (30) days after said public hearing, any person opposed to the issuance of said bonds without a referendum may prepare a petition for a referendum, to be filed with the Ordinary of Fulton County. If such petition shall contain the names of not less than five (5%) percent of the registered voters of such County, and such fact shall be determined by the Ordinary, the Ordinary shall call an election to be held in said County, at which time the question of the issuance of the bonds shall be submitted to the vote of the qualified voters of Fulton County, at an election to be held not earlier than thirty (30) days nor later than forty-five (45) days from the date of said call; provided, however, that the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County, upon the filing of said petition for referendum, may withdraw the project from further consideration and decline to issue the bonds, either with or without a referendum.

2. Not more than two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) in the aggregate in such bonds so issued without a referendum shall be issued in any fiscal year.

3. The aggregate of all outstanding bonds, including those issued by vote of the people in a referendum and those issued under this amendment without a referendum, shall not exceed the limi tations provided elsewhere in this Section."

Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected

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to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"For ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize Fulton County to issue general obligation bonds without a referendum but subject to certain limitations."

"Against ratification of amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Fulton County to issue general obligation bonds without a referendum but subject to certain limitations."

All persons desiring to vote in favor of adopting the proposed amendment shall vote for ratification of the amendment, and all per sons desiring to vote against the adoption of the proposed amendment shall vote against ratification.

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox
Dean Eldridge

Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway
Johnson of 38th Kennedy

Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Noble
Pennington Plunkett

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Smith of 34th Spinks Ward

Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 75. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Charlton County to adopt building, elec trical, plumbing, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordinances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring build ing permits; to provide for the submission of this amendment for rati fication or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Charlton County is hereby au thorized to adopt, amend, and repeal building, housing, electrical, plumbing, gas, and other similar codes relating to the construction, sanitation, erection, equipment, alteration, repair, occupancy or removal of buildings and structures located outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Charlton County; to promulgate rules and regulations concerning permits for, and inspections of, construc tion, equipment, alteration, repairing or removal of buildings, signs, and other structures outside the corporate limits of any munici pality located in Charlton County; and to prescribe fees or charges for permits and inspections, which fees shall be fixed and charged by the governing authority and shall be paid to the governing authority by the applicant for such permit or inspection. Said codes, rules, and regulations may embrace such matters as: the prepara tion and submission of plans and specifications; issuance of per mits; standards governing the kind, quality, and performance of materials, equipment, and workmanship, establishment of fire zones, fireproofing, means of egress and ingress, floor area per

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occupant, sanitary facilities and usage proceedings in connection with unsafe, unsanitary, or inadequate structures. The governing authority of Charlton County is hereby permitted to contract with any municipality or other political subdivisions of this state posses sing the authority to issue building permits and enforce building, electrical, plumbing, gas, housing, and other similar codes. The governing authority may institute injunction, mandamus or any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, correct or abate any violation or threatened violation under any of the codes, rules and regulations which may be adopted by the governing authority of Charlton County pursuant to this amendment. The governing authority of Charlton County is hereby authorized to appropriate and expend county funds to carry out purposes of this amendment. The governing authority of Charlton County is hereby empowered to enact appropriate planning and zoning ordinances for public safety, historical, health, business, residential, and recreational pur poses for the unincorporated areas of Charlton County. This amend ment shall be self-executing and shall not require any implement ing legislation."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of Charlton County in the unincorporated areas thereof to adopt building, elec-
NO ( ) trical, plumbing, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordinances, and to regulate con struction of all types by requiring building permits?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

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Amend HR 75-209, Section 1, which proposed an amendment to Article XI, Section 1, Paragraph VI, of the Constitution by adding after the second sentence thereof the following:

"Provided, however, no electrical code or regulation shall apply to communication equipment installations made by or for a utility rendering common carrier communication services and required by it to be utilized as a part of its plant in the rendition of its duly authorized services to the public."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional two-thirds ma jority, was adopted as amended.

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HR 76. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Camden County to adopt building, electrical, plumbing, and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordi nances and to regulate construction of all types by requiring permits; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1
Article XI, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Camden County is hereby author ized to adopt, amend, and repeal building, housing, electrical, plumb ing, gas and other similar codes relating to the construction, sani tation, erection, equipment, alteration, repair, occupancy or re moval of buildings and structures located outside the corporate limits of any municipality in Camden County; to promulgate rules and regulations concerning permits for, and inspections of, con struction, equipment, alteration, repairing or removal of buildings, signs, and other structures outside the corporate limits of any municipality located in Camden County; and to prescribe fees or charges for permits and inspections, which fees shall be fixed and charged by the governing authority and shall be paid to the governing authority by the applicant for such permit or inspection. Said codes, rules, and regulations may embrace such matters as: the preparation and submission of plans and specifications; issu ance of permits; standards governing the kind, quality, and per formance of materials, equipment, and workmanship, establishment of fire zones, fireproofing, means of egress and ingress, floor area per occupant, sanitary facilities and usage proceedings in connec tion with unsafe, unsanitary, or inadequate structures. The govern ing authority of Camden County is hereby permitted to contract with any municipality or other political subdivisions of this state possessing the authority to issue building permits and enforce build ing, electrical, plumbing, gas, housing, and other similar codes. The governing authority may institute injunction, mandamus or any other appropriate action or proceeding to prevent, correct or abate any violation or threatened violation under any of the codes, rules and regulations which may be adopted by the governing authority of Camden County pursuant to this amendment. The governing authority of Camden County is hereby authorized to appropriate and expend county funds to carry out purposes of this amendment. The governing authority of Camden County is hereby empowered to enact appropriate planning and zoning ordinances for public safety, historical, health, business, residential, and recreational purposes for the unincorporated areas of Camden

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County. This amendment shall be self-executing and shall not re quire any implementing legislation."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of Camden County in the unincorporated areas thereof to adopt building, elec-
NO ( ) trical, plumbing and other similar codes, to adopt planning and zoning ordinances, and to regulate con struction of all types by requiring building permits?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HE 76, Section 1, which proposes an amendment to Article XI, Section 1, Paragraph VI, of the Constitution by adding after the second sentence thereof the following:
"Provided, however, no electrical code or regulation shall apply to communication equipment installations made by or for a utility rendering common carrier communication services and required by it to be utilized as a part of its plant in the rendition of its duly authorized services to the public."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers
Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

02i the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted as amended.

HR 78. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the membership of the Camden County Development Authority; to limit the annual tax which may be levied for the support of the authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
EE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA

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SECTION 1

Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following:

"(b) The Authority shall consist of seven members who shall serve for a term of four, three and two years and who shall be eligible for reappointment. The original seven members shall serve terms of three for four years, two for three years and two for two years. They shall be 0. P. Middleton, Sr., R. L. Edenfield, K. L. Harrison, each to serve four years; Claude L. Miller, Jr., Richard L. Daley, each to serve three years; Harold C. Rogers, Walter C. Merck, each to serve two years. The subsequent mem bers shall be appointed by the Camden County Commissioners for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Authority. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and majority may act for the Authority in any matter. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act."

" (h) The County of Camden is authorized to levy an annual tax, not to exceed three mills, on all taxable property within the County for the support of the Authority and for its use and pur poses, and all funds raised by such tax shall be paid to the Au thority, shall become a part of its funds and may be used by it for any of its purposes and powers as herein stated or as may be hereafter provided by law, which tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"(b) The Authority shall consist of nine members who shall serve for terms of four, three and two years, and who shall be eligible for reappointment. Three members shall be O. P. Middleton, Sr., R. L. Edenfield, K. L. Harrison, each to serve four years; two members shall be Claude L. Miller, Jr., and Richard L. Daley, each to serve three years; and Harold C. Rogers and Walter C. Merck, each to serve two years. The seven members named herein shall begin serving their respective terms of office on or about January 1, 1967, and shall serve until their successors are ap pointed and qualified. In addition to the seven members named herein, commencing January 1, 1969, the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Camden County shall appoint two addi tional members to the Authority from the county at large for terms of office of four years each and until their successors are ap pointed and qualified. The subsequent members shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Camden County for terms of office of four years each and until their suc cessors are elected and qualified. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Authority. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any manner. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority
to act."

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"(h) The Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Camden County is hereby authorized to levy an annual tax on all taxable property within the county for the support of the Au thority and for its use and purposes, and all funds raised by such tax shall be paid to the Authority and shall become a part of its funds and may be used by the Authority for any of its purposes and powers as herein stated, or as may be hereafter provided by law. The tax authorized herein shall in no event exceed eighteen thousand ($18,000.00) dollars annually, but such tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized by law."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to change the membership of the Camden County Development
"NO ( ) Authority and to limit the annual taxes authorized to be levied for the support of the Authority?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox

Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill

Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

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McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington

Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th

Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.
HR 114. By Messrs. Smith of the 114th, Funk, Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide the procedure whereby taxes other than ad valorem property taxes may be levied in Chatham County and to provide for a subsequent reduction of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property based upon the amount of funds received from such additional tax levies; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County, subject to the procedure prescribed herein after, are hereby authorized to levy, on a countywide basis any tax in Chatham County which is not expressly prohibited by the Constitution or general laws of Georgia. The procedure provided herein shall not apply to any tax which the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County were authorized to levy at the time this amendment was submitted for ratification or rejection, nor to any tax they are authorized to levy by general law enacted subsequent to such time.
"Before any such tax shall be levied, approval therefor must be granted by the voters of Chatham County in a referendum election as provided for hereinafter. The county commissioners and ex of ficio judges of Chatham County must pass a resolution providing that a particular tax shall be levied. The type of tax, a brief ex planation of such tax, and the method under which it is proposed to be levied must be contained in the resolution. Upon the presenta tion of such resolution to the Ordinary of Chatham County, it shall be his duty to issue within thirty days the call for a referen dum election to determine whether such resolution shall be approved. The ordinary shall set the date of such an election for a day not less than sixty and not more than ninety days after the date of the issuance of the call, or if the county commissioners and ex officio judges so direct, he shall set the date of such election for the same date on which the next general election is to be held. The ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election and a copy of the resolution to be published, once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date of such election, in the official organ of Chatham County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

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'For approval of the resolution providing for the levying of (insert name of tax).
'Against approval of the resolution providing for the levying of (insert name of tax).'
"If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the resolution, such tax shall be levied; other wise, such tax shall not be levied. No such tax shall be levied before the beginning of the calendar year immediately succeeding the date of approval thereof by the voters. After any such tax has been levied for one year, the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County are hereby given the authority to levy or not to levy such tax for any succeeding year, all in the discretion of said commissioners and without the necessity of any further referendum election.
"When any such tax is levied pursuant to this amendment, the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County, when fixing the ad valorem tax millage rate each year, shall determine the millage rate without regard to this amendment. Such commissioners shall then reduce such millage rate so that the proceeds of the ad valorem property tax levy shall be reduced in an amount which shall not be less than an amount equal to 100% of the total amount of funds received in the immediately preceding year from the levy of any tax authorized by this amendment.
"The provisions of this amendment are not intended to and shall not be construed to limit in any way the obligation of Chat ham County to levy ad valorem taxes for bond purposes as re quired by the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia."

SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide the procedure whereby taxes other than ad va lorem property taxes may be levied in Chatham
NO ( ) County and to provide for a subsequent reduction of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property based upon the amount of funds received from such additional tax levies?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No."
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide the procedure whereby taxes other than ad valorem property taxes may be levied in Chatham County and to provide for a subsequent reduc tion of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property based upon the amount of funds received from such additional tax levies; to pro vide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Constitu tion of Georgia is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County, subject to the procedure prescribed hereinafter, are hereby authorized to levy, on a countywide basis any tax in Chatham County which is not expressly prohibited by the Constitution or general laws of Georgia. The procedure provided herein shall not apply to any tax which the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County were authorized to levy at the time this amendment was submitted for ratification or rejection, nor to any tax they are authorized to levy by general law enacted subse quent to such time.
"Before any such tax shall be levied, approval therefor must be granted by the voters of Chatham County in a referendum elec tion as provided for hereinafter. The county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County must pass a resolution pro viding that a particular tax shall be levied. The type of tax, a brief explanation of such tax, and the method under which it is proposed to be levied must be contained in the resolution. Upon the presentation of such resolution to the Ordinary of Chatham County, it shall be his duty to issue within thirty days the call for a referendum election to determine whether such resolution shall be approved. The ordinary shall set the date of such an elec tion for a day not less than sixty and not more than ninety days after the date of the issuance of the call, or if the county commis sioners and ex officio judges so direct, he shall set the date of such election for the same date on which the next general election is to be held. The ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election and a copy of the resolution to be published, once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date of such election, in the official organ of Chatham County. The ballot shall have writ ten or printed thereon the words:

'For approval of the resolution providing for the levying of (insert name of tax).

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'Against approval of the resolution providing for the levying of (insert name of tax).'

"If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the resolution, such tax shall be levied; otherwise, such tax shall not be levied. No such tax shall be levied before the beginning of the calendar year immediately succeeding the date of approval thereof by the voters. After any such tax has been levied for one year, the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County are hereby given the authority to levy or not to levy such tax for any succeeding year, all in the discretion of said commissioners and without the necessity of any further referendum election.

"When any such tax is levied pursuant to this amendment, the county commissioners and ex officio judges of Chatham County, when fixing the ad valorem tax millage rate each year, shall deter mine the millage rate without regard to this amendment. Such commissioners shall then reduce such millage rate so that the pro ceeds of the ad valorem property tax levy shall be reduced in an amount which shall not be less than an amount equal to 100% of the total amount of funds received in the immediately preceding year from the levy of any tax authorized by this amendment.

"The provisions of this amendment are not intended to and shall not be construed to limit in any way the obligation of Chat ham County to levy ad valorem taxes for bond purposes as re quired by the provisions of Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia."
Section 2. When the above proposed amendment to the Constitu tion shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide the procedure whereby taxes other than ad valorem property taxes may be levied in Chatham County and
NO ( ) to provide for a subsequent reduction of ad valorem taxes on real and personal property based upon the amount of funds received from such additional tax levies?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

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State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 0 and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted by substitute.

HR 192. By Mr. Black of the 56th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the homestead exemption shall not apply to taxes which are assessed

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and collected by the taxing authorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of education as recommended by the Chatta hoochee County Board of Education; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The homestead exemption provided for herein shall not apply to taxes which are assessed and collected by the taxing authorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of educa tion as recommended by the Chattahoochee County Board of Edu cation."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that the homestead exemption shall not apply to taxes which are assessed and collected by the taxing au-
NO ( ) thorities of Chattahoochee County for the support and maintenance of education as recommended by the Chattahoochee County Board of Education,"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 196. By Messrs. Cooper, Wood and Williams of the 16th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a civil service system of personnel administration for all persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries are paid out of the funds of Hall County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifica tion or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the creation of a civil service system of personnel administra tion for all persons, other than officials elected by the people, whose salaries are paid out of the funds of Hall County."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the crea tion of a civil service system of personnel administra-
NO ( ) tion for all persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries are paid out of the funds of Hall County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratify ing the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman

Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox

Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner

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Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd

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Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Pennington

Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

Senator Bateman of the 27th moved that the following bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, and recommitted to the Committee of the Whole:

SB 179. By Senator Adams of the 26th, Wesberry of the 37th, Bateman of the 27th and Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the "State Legislative Department of Criminal Investi gation"; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

On the motion, Senator Padgett of the 23rd called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Conway Dean Eldridge

Gardner Gregory Johnson of 38th Kidd Padgett

Rowan Searcey Smith of 34th Wesberry

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Broun Carter Chapman Cox Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Gillis Hall

Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kilpatriek Lee London Maclntyre McGill

Miller Minish Noble Pennington Plunkett Smalley Smith of 18th Ward Webb Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion, the ayes were 14, nays 30, and the motion was lost.

HB 306. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th, Nessmith of the 64th and others:
A bill to require dealers in junk or metals purchasing copper wire or cable to keep a register; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to require dealers in junk or metals purchas ing copper wire or cable to keep a register for two years; to provide the procedure and exceptions connected therewith; to provide penal ties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Every dealer in junk or metals shall keep a register which shall contain the name of the person or persons from whom any quantity of copper wire or cable in excess of 05 pounds is purchased, regardless of the condition or length of such copper wire or cable. Such register shall also contain the residence or place of business of each seller or sellers and a full description of each such purchase, including the quantity by weight thereof. The register required pursuant to the pro visions of this Act shall be retained by such dealer for a minimum period of two years.

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SECTION 2

Any person violating Section 1 of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

SECTION 3

In the event any other law or county or municipal ordinance re quires the keeping of a register, or the keeping of records which con tain the same information as is required by this act, the provisions of this act shall not be construed as requiring such dealer to keep an additional register or separate records as provided in this act. The keeping of a register or separate records containing the information required by this act pursuant to such other law or county or municipal ordinance shall be deemed to comply with this act.

SECTION 4

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The House insists on its position and respectfully requests that a committee of conference be appointed on the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

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The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members:

Mr. Floyd of the 7th, Mr. Busbee of the 79th, Mr. Murphy of the 26th.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate insist on its position, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Coggin of the 35th and Smith of the 18th.

Senator Adams of the 26th gave notice, pursuant to Rule No. 134, that he would move on the next legislative day that the Senate resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole Senate.

HB 336. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st lieutenants, sergeants, and corporals in a battalion; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as

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amended, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st lieutenants, sergeants and corporals in a battalion; to change the salaries of the members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety, and the members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Radio Opera tors and License Examiners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An act creating the Department of Public Safety, ap proved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 of Article II the following:
"The battalion shall consist of the number of officers and non commissioned officers specified by number hereinafter, and such number of troopers as the Director of Public Safety, subject to the approval of the Department of Public Safety, shall deem necessary and advisable to carry out the purposes of and administer the pro visions of this act. The personnel of the battalion, which shall in clude the Commanding Officer and the Treasurer, shall consist of the following categories and the members of such battalion shall be compensated on an annual basis as follows, which compensation shall be paid on a semi-monthly or monthly basis:
2 Majors ._.._..._--...__.--._._.___._...__________... $4,265.00 per year, each
4 Captains ,,__....___.._.__.,,___--____.--,,_.--_ $3,665.00 per year, each
8 1st Lieutenants ..__...--_----_.____._----$3,265.00 per year, each
2 Sergeant Majors __..___...._____..___....____..$3,165.00 per year, each
45 Sergeants _____._____________.___________________-_.$3,065.00 per year, each
45 Corporals __.._._-..____._.____..._._...,,_.._--_..$2,865.00 per year, each
Troopers .__..._.....___...____....___...._.....___....___..$2,700.00 per year, each
"Effective July 1, 1966, each of the above sums shall be in creased $300.00. The members of the Georgia Bureau of Investi gation shall each receive an increase in their base salary of $300.00 per annum, effective July 1, 1965, and shall receive an additional $300.00 per annum effective July 1, 1966,
"Radio Operators and License Examiners of said Department though not members of the uniform battalion shall be compensated at a sum of $350.00 per month and they shall be entitled to the increase hereinafter provided for length of service on such base salary.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

The battalion shall consist of the number of officers and non commissioned officers specified by number hereinafter, and such number of troopers as the Director of Public Safety, subject to

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the approval of the Department of Public Safety, shall deem nec essary and advisable to carry out the purposes of and adminis ter the provisions of this act. The personnel of the battalion, which shall include the Commanding Officer and the Treasurer, shall consist of the following categories, and the members of such bat talion shall be compensated on an annual basis as follows, which compensation shall be paid on a semimonthly or monthly basis:
2 Majors .____...__.__.___..._....._.__.__..______..$5,165.00 per year, each
6 Captains ___..-__-.___....___..__.__..___.._____._$4)565.00 per year, each
12 1st Lieutenants _^_^__.___-__.____^____-_$4,165.00 per year, each
2 Sergeant Majors ...___.__________.____-___$4,065.00 per year, each
60 Sergeants .._.__.._._____....-.-.._____......__..._.$3,965.00 per year, each
60 Corporals __..____._.._____________._______..________..$3,765.00 per year, each
Troopers --...__---_.,,..-___.--,,--__,,--._-_$3,600.00 per year, each

The compensation of the members of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be based upon the same base pay schedule set forth above for members of the uniform division of the Depart ment of Public Safety. Radio Operators and License Examiners of said Department, though not members of the uniform battalion, shall be compensated at a sum of $350.00 per month and they shall be entitled to the increase hereinafter provided for length of service on such base salary. Radio Operators and License Examin ers shall each receive an increase of $300.00 per annum, effective July 1, 1967, and shall receive an additional $300.00 per annum, effective July 1, 1968."

Section 2. The provisions of this act shall become effective April 1, 1967.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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HB 345. By Messers. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to increase the amount of bonds which the State Hospital Au thority may issue; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 345 by striking from quoted Section 5 of Section 1, the words "one hundred" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "sixty".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 182. By Messrs. Merritt and Parker of the 68th, Savage of the 58th, Black of the 56th and Hall of the 67th:
A bill to amend an act providing a salary for the official court re porter of the Southwestern Judicial Circuit, so as to change the com pensation of said official court reporter; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 341. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to amend a "Mapped Street Plan", so as to include within the definition of "streets" right-of-way and facilities of or needed in con nection with a system of public transportation of passengers for hire; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 346. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Office Building Authority Act", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 347. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 348. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th: A bill to amend an act known as "An Act to create the State Hospital Authority", so as to change the membership comprising the Authority; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 349. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th, and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 350. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Au thority Act", so as to change the name of the authority; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 351. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th, and Lee of the 79th: A bill to amend an act known as the "University System Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 352. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State School Building Authority Act", so as to change the name of the Authority; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 355. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th, Lambert of the 38th, and Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Ports Authority Act", so as to authorize the use of services of the Georgia Building Authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 74. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Conway of the 41st and Bateman of the 27th: A bill to provide a Code of Honesty for all officials and employees of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to provide a Code of Honesty for all officials and employees of the State of Georgia; to provide for the establishment of standards of conduct for all such officials and employees; to enumer ate areas of possible conflict of interest; to provide for a Code of Ethics for each State agency; to provide for disciplinary action for violations of such Code; to provide for a Commission on Ethical Stand ards; to provide for the powers and duties of such Commission; to pro vide for a standing committee in each House of the General Assembly on Ethics; to prescribe the duties of the Ethics Committees; to provide for disciplinary procedures against members of the Legislature for vio lating certain provisions of this act; to define certain terms; to pro vide the procedure connected with all of the foregoing matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Declaration of Policy. There is hereby established a Code of Honesty for all officials and employees of the State of Georgia whether elected or appointed, paid or unpaid, full time or part time, including members of the legislature.

The purpose of this Code is to provide for the establishment of conduct for all such officials and employees by setting forth those acts or actions that are incompatible with the best interests of the State, and by directing disclosure by such officials and employees of private, financial, or other interests in matters affecting the State.

Section 2. Areas of Possible Conflict of Interest. The possibility of conflict of interest may arise in many possible areas which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Use of public property or position for personal convenience or profit.
B. Acceptance of gifts and favors.
C. Representing private interests before State agencies.
D. Participating in negotiations of property transactions with the State for personal profit or gain.
E. Selling to the State without competitive bidding.
F. Substantial interest in State regulated businesses.
G. Political activity by State employees.

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H. Incompatible employment (moonlighting or part-time em ployment in addition to State employment).

I. Disclosure of confidential information.

J. Agreements for future employment after termination of State employment.
K. Contracts involving former employees by former employer State agencies.
The foregoing possible areas of conflict of interest shall be defined and included in legislative and agency codes of ethics in accordance with Section 5 of this act.
Section 3. Commission of Ethical Standards.
(a) There is hereby created and established the Commission on Ethical Standards, hereinafter referred to as the Commission. The Commission shall consist of seven persons to be named as follows: The Director of the State Merit System or his delegate; the Attorney General or his delegate; the Secretary of State or his delegate; the State Auditor or his delegate; three State em ployees who shall be the persons then serving as presidents of the Georgia Health Department Credit Union, the State Revenue De partment Credit Union, and Small Agencies Credit Union, respec tively.
(b) The Commission shall:
(1) Receive complaints concerning violations of State agency codes of ethics or other improper conduct by officials and employees, investi gate said complaints and, if warranted, transmit such complaint to the appropriate State agency;
(2) Review and approve or disapprove State agency codes of ethics or any portions thereof, formulated pursuant to this act; however, codes of ethics promulgated by the legislative and judicial branches shall not be subject to review or approval by such Commission;
(3) Upon request or upon its own initiative, render advisory opin ions as to whether a given set of facts and circumstances would, in the Commission's opinion, involve a violation of a code of ethics or of the provisions of this Act by officials and employees. Such opinions shall be filed with the Secretary of State;

(4) Make such recommendations as it deems necessary for revisions in the codes of ethics and legislation relating to conflicts of interest in the performance of official duties by such officials and employees.

(c) At least every five years the Commission shall review in an advisory capacity the provisions of this act and the codes of

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ethics adopted pursuant thereto and make recommendations to the appropriate authorities.

(d) The Commission shall publish periodically its advisory opinions with such deletions as it may deem appropriate to prevent the disclosure of the identity of the State employees involved.

Nothing contained herein shall prevent the receipt of such com plaints directly by a State agency or officer or the taking of appro priate independent action by State agencies or officers in cases involving charges of violations of a code of ethics, or other im proper conduct.

The Commission shall be entitled to avail itself of the services of such State departments and personnel as it may require and as may be available to it. Within the limits of funds appropriated or otherwise made available, it may incur such expenses and employ such personnel as it may deem necessary in order to perform its duties.

Section 4. Legislative Ethics Committees. There shall be estab lished by Rule in each House of the General Assembly a standing com mittee of such House to be known as the Ethics Committee thereof, which shall consist of such number of members of the House and the members whereof shall be appointed in such manner as shall be pre scribed by the Rule.

Section 5. Duties of Ethics Committees. Legislative Ethics Com mittees shall promulgate codes of ethics for each House of the legis lature as provided in Section 9 of this act. There shall be referred to each such ethics committee, and it shall investigate and hear all accusa tions and complaints made against members of the House by which such committee was appointed, of conduct in their personal, business or professional activities which is of such character as to involve a conflict of interest between such activities and the trust and duties imposed upon them as members of such House of the General Assem bly. Such committee shall render advisory opinions upon request by a member and may obtain assistance and advice from the Commission on Ethical Standards.

Section 6. Findings of Ethics Committees. If a majority of the committee shall find after hearing that the charges made in such accusation or complaint are of such serious character and are sup ported by sufficient evidence as to warrant hearing and action thereon by the House for which it shall have been appointed, the committee shall report such findings to such House in Executive Session for such action as such House may determine to take thereon, but if a majority of the members of said committee shall find that said charges are not of such serious character and are not supported by sufficient evi dence to warrant hearing and action by such House, the committee shall report to the House in Executive Sesssion accordingly and no further action shall be taken thereon.

Section 7. Legislative Punishment. If the House shall determine that the charges made in such accusation or complaint are of such

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serious character, and are supported by sufficient evidence to warrant action thereon by the House, the House may refer the same to a com mittee for hearing and if it appears that the person against whom said accusation or complaint is guilty of a violation of any of the principles set forth in this act, it may punish such person, if not a member of the House, by suspension or removal from his office, position or em ployment in the House, but if such person is a member of the House, the House may impose, as punishment, censure by the House, expulsion from the House or such other penalty as the Constitution shall permit.

Section 8. Legislative Committee Procedures. Each committee shall formulate appropriate procedures and principles for the conduct of the matters so to be referred to it and shall report the same to the House for which it was appointed for its action thereon.

Section 9. Agency and Legislative Codes of Ethics.

(a) The Legislative Ethics Committees and the head of each State agency, or the principal officer thereof, within six months from the effective date of this enactment, shall cause to be pro mulgated a code of ethics to govern and guide the conduct of State Senators, State Representatives or State employees of such agen cies as applicable. Such code shall conform to the general stand ards hereinbefore set forth or set forth by any general code of ethics for the public service, but it shall in addition be formulated with respect to the particular needs and problems of the legislative body or agency to which said code is to apply. Such codes for State agencies shall include provisions for disclosure to an appro priate agency official of outside financial interests and income or compensation as well as positions held such as corporate director ships or legal or other consultant positions or services.

(b) Agency codes of ethics shall also include, but not be limited to, provisions covering the other possible areas of conflict of inter est enumerated in Section 2 of this act.

(c) A code of ethics formulated pursuant to this section, or any portion of such a code, shall not be effective unless it has first been approved by the Commission on Ethical Standards in Govern ment, except that codes of ethics promulgated by the legislative and judicial branches shall not be subject to review or approval by such commission.

(d) Violations of a code of ethics adopted pursuant to this section by non-legislators shall be cause for removal, suspension, demotion or other disciplinary action by the State officer or agency having the power of removal or discipline. When a person who is covered under the State Merit System is charged with a violation of such a code of ethics, the procedure shall be governed by any applicable provisions of the Merit System Law and the Rules of the State Personnel Board.

Section 10. Applicability of the Code. When a member of the legislature or other official or employee has doubt as to the applica-

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bility of a provision of this Code to a particular situation, he should apply to the authority on applicable conduct constituted for the im plementation of this Code for an advisory opinion and be guided by that opinion when given. The legislator or other official or employee shall have the opportunity to present his interpretation of the facts at issue, and of the applicable provisions of the Code before such advisory decision is made. This Code shall be operative in all instances covered by its provisions except when superseded by an applicable statutory provision and statutory action is mandatory, or when the application of a statutory provision is discretionary but determined to be more appropriate or desirable.

Section 11. Sanctions. Violation of any provisions of this Honesty Code or of the Code of Ethics of either House of the Legislature should raise conscientious questions for the legislator or other official or em ployee concerned as to whether voluntary resignation or other action is indicated to promote the best interest of the State of Georgia. Viola tion may constitute a cause for suspension, removal from office, or employment, or other disciplinary action as provided in Section 7 and Section 9(d) of this Act.

Section 12. False Complaints. Any person who shall knowingly and intentionally file a false complaint with the Commission or with either Committee of the General Assembly, or any member of the Commission or of either such Committee who shall initiate action against any person covered under the provisions of this act, knowing such action to be false, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than two nor more than five years.

Section 13. Definitions. As used in this act, except as may be otherwise indicated by the context:

(a) "State Agency" means any department of State govern ment including the executive, legislative or judicial, and all coun cils thereof and thereunder, and any division, board, bureau, com mission, institution, tribunal or other instrumentality within such department, and any independent State authority, district, com mission, instrumentality or agency, but not an agency of a county, city or town.

(b) "Official or employee" means a person performing serv ices for or holding an office, position, employment, or membership in a State agency, whether by election, appointment, contract of hire or engagement, whether serving with or without compensa tion, on a full, regular, part-time, intermittent or consultant basis.

(c) "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or fi nancial benefit conferred in return for services rendered or to be rendered, but it does not include the salary or other payment pro vided by law or appropriation for services rendered in a public of fice, position or employment.

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Section 14. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 30, nays 1, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 143. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to require that all official meetings of the governing bodies of State agencies, counties, municipalities, boards, authorities, commis sions, and all other governing units, except juries, supported in whole or in part by public funds, be public meetings; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Conway of the 41st called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Conway Dean

Eldridge Fincher of 51st Gardner Gregory Hall Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd

Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre Miller Minish Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey

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Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Chapman Flowers Hensley Kennedy

McKenzie Noble Padgett Smith of 34th

Spinks Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 10.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 75. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Hill of the 29th:
A resolution authorizing the transfer by the State of Georgia of real property commonly known as Senoia State Park (The Senoia Recreation Area) and the improvement thereon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 215. By Messrs. Jones and Buck of the 112th, Thompson of the lllth and Thompson of the 110th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of children for care or adoption shall be inapplicable to a properly li censed attorney at law while acting within the scope of his profes sional capacity; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend an act known as "The Children and Youth Act", approved March 14, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 81), so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of children for care or adoption shall not be construed to prohibit a properly licensed Attorney at Law from providing necessary legal services and counsel to parties engaged in adoption proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

An Act known as "The Children and Youth Act", approved March 14, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 81), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 14 (r) the following:

"Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit a prop erly licensed Attorney at Law from providing necessary legal services and counsel to parties engaged in adoption proceedings."

so that Section 14 (r) when so amended shall read as follows:

"Section 14 (r) Unlicensed Placement of Children for Care or Adoption. No person, agency, hospital, maternity home, institu tion, or official, public or private, in this State shall receive or accept a child under seventeen (17) years of age for placement or adoption, or place such a child either temporarily or perma nently in a home other than the home of the child's relatives, without having been licensed by the Division. Violation of this provision shall be punishable by fine of not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars nor exceeding five hundred ($500.00) dollars for each offense. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit a properly licensed attorney at law from providing neces sary legal services and counsel to parties engaged in adoption proceedings."

SECTION 2

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
Senator Holloway of the 12th asked unanimous consent that all Senate and House bills and resolutions be immediately transmitted to the House within one hour of their passage if no notice of motion to reconsider had been made.

The consent was granted.

HB 295. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th, Busbee of the 79th, Murphy of the 26th, McClatchey of the 138th, Richardson of the 116th and Wood of the 16th:
A bill to amend Code Title 56 relating to insurance, so as to provide for the procedure whereby the rates of insurance companies shall be fixed and regulated; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 295 in Section 1, and more particularly Code Section 56-501 as set forth in said Section 1 to strike the second paragraph which reads:
"It is the express intent of this Chapter to permit and encour age competition between insurers on a sound financial basis and nothing in this Chapter is amended to give the Commission power to fix and determine a rate level by classification or otherwise."
and insert in lieu thereof the following:
"It is the express intent of this Chapter to permit and encour age competition between insurers on a sound financial basis to the fullest extent possible. However, nothing in this Chapter is in tended, or should be construed, to restrict the Commissioner in any way, on his own motion or otherwise, to take any affirmative action by rule, regulation or administrative determination in a particular case, cases, or class of cases, which he may deem neces sary to protect the public's interest in maintaining the standards prescribed in Section 56-507, and the provisions of Sections 56-527 through 56-530, particularly, shall in no wise be viewed as exhaustive or restrictive of the powers or procedures available to him for this purpose."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 448. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to merge the Georgia Rural Roads Authority into the Georgia State Highway Authority, and to rename said Authority the "Georgia Highway Authority"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Webb of the llth asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be postponed to March 14, 1967:

HB 613. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
HR 22. By Mr. Moreland of the 28th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real estate located in the City of Monroe in Walton County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code Section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, to provide that notice of the filing of the appraisers' re turn must be given to the tax commissioner of any county in which such property is located if such property is a county other than the county where the application for a year's support has been filed; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the fil ing of the appraisers' return and the judgment of the ordinary entered thereon must be given by the ordinary to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county or municipality in which property set apart for a year's support is located; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sen tence a new sentence to read as follows:
"A copy of the return filed with the ordinary and his judg ment thereon shall be mailed by the said ordinary within five days of the entry of such judgment to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county or municipality in which property set apart is located."
so that when so amended Code Section 113-1005 shall read as follows:
"113-1005. Same return by appraisers. The appraisers shall make a schedule of the property, or statement of the amount of money set apart by them, and return the same under their hands and seals to the ordinary within 30 days from the date of their appointment. A copy of the return filed with the ordinary and his judgment thereon shall be mailed by the said ordinary within five days of the entry of such judgment to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county or municipality in which property

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set apart is located. Where any lands shall be included in the property set apart and assigned as a year's support, the appraisers so appointed in their return shall fully and accurately describe said land, and make a plat thereof, and they shall have power to procure the aid of the county surveyor of the county, or other competent surveyor, in making the survey and measurement of the lands so set apart showing the lengths of the boundary lines (ex cept crooked natural boundaries), and the directions in which they run, and setting out all original lines and natural boundaries, so as to definitely and accurately describe the lands so set apart, which plat shall be made and recorded as a part of the appraiser's return. Upon filing said return, the ordinary shall issue citation and publish notice as required in the appointment of permanent administrators, citing all persons concerned to show cause why said application for 12 months' support should not be granted; and if no objection is made after the publication of said notice for four weeks, or, if made, is disallowed, the ordinary shall record the return so made in a book to be kept for this purpose; if an appeal is taken, pending the appeal the family shall be furnished with necessaries by the representative of the estate."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1968.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 154. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend chapter 88-5 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide a procedure for the restoration to sanity of a person, without regard to whether or not such person has been hospitalized in a psychiatric hospital or any other institution for the mentally ill; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 249. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1963", so as to provide for additional definitions; to include aragonite liming materials and natural or ground aragonite under such defini tions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 309. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth, Barber of the 24th, Williams of the 16th and others:
A bill to authorize the State Highway Department of Georgia to acquire rights-of-way and easements for the construction of Federal parkways in this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HR 202. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property lo cated in Baldwin County, Georgia, to the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 84. By Messrs. Chandler and Harrington of the 47th:
A resolution authorizing the disposal of a tract of land owned by the State of Georgia in Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 1.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 311. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Irvin of the llth, Moate of the 39th, Smith of the 3rd, McCracken of the 49th and Smith of the 54th:
A bill to provide that the State of Georgia shall be a party to the "Interstate Compact on Juveniles"; and for other purposes.

Senator Smith of the 34th moved that HB 311 be tabled.

On the motion, the ayes 20, nays 14, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of consider ing a House substitute thereto:

SB 115. By Senators Webb of the llth and Andrews of the 49th:
A bill to provide that the court of ordinary of the superior court on appeal on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to provide that any Judge of the Superior Courts, on appeal, on the issue of the devisavit vel non (will or no will), may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or denied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will; to provide that any agree ment which provides for the sustaining of the caveat or the disposi tion of property contrary to the terms of the will must be approved by a Judge of the Superior Courts; to provide for notice; to provide that such settlement shall be assented to in writing by all heirs at law of the testator and all sui juris beneficiaries affected by such settle ment; to provide that parties who are not sui juris and unborn bene ficiaries shall be represented by a guardian ad litem; to impose cer tain duties on said guardian ad litem; to provide that a judgment entered in said court and based upon a settlement agreement shall be binding on persons not sui juris and unborn beneficiaries and persons unknown who are represented before the court by a guardian ad litem; to provide that this Act shall govern all pending and future proceed ings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Any Judge of the Superior Courts, on appeal, on the issue of devisavit vel non (will or no will) may approve a settlement agreement between all parties, under which probate is granted or de nied, providing for a disposition of property contrary to the terms of a will. Any settlement agreement which provides for the sustaining of the caveat or the disposition of the property contrary to the terms of the will must be approved by a Judge of the Superior Court after a hearing, notice of which shall be given as the court may direct, at which evidence is introduced, and the judge finds as a matter of fact that the caveat is meritorious.

Section 2. All parties who are sui juris and affected by such set tlement shall be authorized to enter into such an agreement which shall be assented to in writing by all heirs at law of the testator and all sui juris beneficiaries affected by such settlement.

Section 3. All parties who are not sui juris or are otherwise in competent who have been properly served in the manner provided by law and unborn beneficiaries shall be represented in such proceedings by a guardian ad litem. It shall be the duty of said guardian ad litem to investigate the proposed settlement and report to the court his find ings and recommendations. The court shall take such recommendations into consideration, but shall not be bound by such recommendations.

Section 4. A judgment entered in said court and based upon the settlement agreement shall be binding on all parties including persons not sui juris and unborn beneficiaries and persons unknown who are represented before the court by a guardian ad litem.

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Section 5. The provisions of this act shall govern all proceedings pending when this act takes effect and all future proceedings.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate agree to the House sub stitute to SB 115.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position and respectfully requests that a committee of conference be appointed to the following bill of the House:

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The speaker appointed on the part of the House the following:
Mr. Wilson of the 102nd, Mr. McDaniell of the 101st, Mr. Howard of the 101st.

The House agrees to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House:

HB 212. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A bill to amend an act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and the

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office of constable in the City of Augusta, so as to change the com pensation of certain officers and personnel of said court; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

Senator Chapman of the 32nd moved that the Senate insist on its position, and that a committee of conference be appointed.

On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate, Senators Chapman of the 32nd, Hensley of the 33rd and Carter of the 14th.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:
HB 610. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others: A bill to amend an act abolishing justice courts and the office of justice of the peace and notary public ex-officio justice of the peace and office of constable in the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
The following resolutions were read and adopted:
SR 82. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd and Hensley of the 33rd: A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Honorable J. H. Henderson, Sr. of the City of Austell, Cobb County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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SB 98. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution commending and thanking the young ladies of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company who managed the telephone center for the Senate; and for other purposes.

SR 96. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Office of Legislative Coun sel; and for other purposes.

SR 99. By Senators Searcey of the 2nd and Gardner of the 1st:
A resolution urging the Georgia Milk Commission to exempt milk pur chased for use in school lunch rooms from price controls; and for other purposes.

SR 100. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution urging the Georgia Congressional Delegation to assist in securing additional grave sites at the National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

SR 101. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Mrs. Betty Peeler; and for other purposes.

SR 102. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Doorkeeper, the Messenger and the Sergeant-at-Arms; and for other purposes.

SR 84. By Senator McKenzie of the 17th:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the young ladies of the tele phone center; and for other purposes.

SR 97. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution congratulating the Carver High School Basketball Team for winning the State A A Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

SR 103. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Maclntyre of the 40th, Stephens of the 36th, Smith of the 34th and others:
A resolution commending the Honorable John P. Still; and for other purposes.

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SR 104. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Jack B. Ray, Hon orable James E. Young, and Honorable George B. Hamilton; and for other purposes.

SR 105. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution extending congratulations to Senator Sam P. Hensley; and for other purposes.

SR 106. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Webb of the llth and Johnson of the 42nd:
A resolution expressing regrets at the passing of Dr. M. D. Collins; and for other purposes.

SR 107. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Hamilton McWhorter, Jr.; and for other purposes.

SR 108. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. and Honorable Joe N. Burton; and for other purposes.

SR 109. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution expressing appreciation to the Senate Administrative Affairs Committee; and for other purposes.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.
SB 33. SB 74. SB 143. SB 171.

SB 172. SB 176. SB 177. SR 68. SR 71. SR 75. SR 80.

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Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bill of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 144. Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator Andrews of the 49th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The President announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Tuesday, March 14, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend John Maxwell, pastor, First Methodist Church, Austell, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator Webb of the llth reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

Senator Conway of the 41st asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be reconsidered:

HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolution of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 782. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to change the corporate limits of said City of Vidalia; and for other purposes.

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HB 788. By Messrs. Gary, Northcutt and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Clayton County, so as to change the final report and audit on the board of commissioners requiring "90 days" to read "120 days"; and for other purposes.

HB 784. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to create a new City charter for the City of Alma; and for other purposes.

HB 785. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission to make and amend an overall plan, and to other wise promote the orderly growth and development of the county and city; and for other purposes.

HB 802. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide an allowance to the tax com missioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.

HB 805. By Messrs. Sims of the 131st, Winkles of the 120th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 806. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cox of the 127th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the members of the Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.

SB 162. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Baker County, so as to change the compensation of the commissioners; and for other purposes.

SB 164. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the sheriff of Baker County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

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HB 798. By Messrs. Brantley of the 139th, Cook and Turner of the 123rd:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, so as to change the date of the general election in said City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the town of Mans field, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 800. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating and superseding the Town of Gibson, so as to change the terms of the office of mayor and eouncilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 801. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Stalnaker of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect an amend ment to paragraph four of Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans"; and for other purposes.

HB 66. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue and the Office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to remove the provision providing joint meetings of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 117. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an act amending, consolidating and superseding the several acts incorporating the City of Colquitt in Miller County, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

HB 239. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

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HB 449. By Mr. Lee of the 79th:
A bill to amend an act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Albany, so as to authorize the extension of gas service and gas distribution system into certain areas of Lee County; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 374. By Messrs. Smith and Gaynor of the 114th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes; and for other purposes.

HB 585. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Malone of the 117th and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 13 known as the "Banking Law" of Georgia, so as to provide that no bank shall carry on business in this State except on the premises of the place of business; and for other purposes.

HB 636. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the method of serving nonresident motorists involved in any accident in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 657. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws, so as to provide the effect of the final order of adoption upon the status of an adopted adult; and for other purposes.

HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and Sherman of the 105th:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee to the salary system cer tain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their employees; and for other purposes.

HR 228. By Mr. Lee of the 35th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Com pensation laws; and for other purposes.

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HR 244. By Messrs. Parker of the 55th, Barber of the 24th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the methods used by the State Auditor to establish an equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county in this state; and for other purposes.

HR 248. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a new Criminal Code for Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 249. By Messrs. Harris and Walling of the 118th, Steis of the 100th and Jones of the 112th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a change in the Judiciary Article in the Constitution; and for other purposes.

HR 48. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Herman Edward Dykes; and for other purposes.

HR 79. By Messrs. Johnson of the 40th, Williams of the 16th and others:
A resolution creating the Governor's Traffic Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 80. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A resolution compensating Mr. Phillip T. Glover and his father; and for other purposes.

HR 86. By Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problems, laws and procedures relating to strip mining operations and the mining industry; and for other purposes.

HR 87. By Messrs. Odom of the 79th and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution to create an interim study committee to study the feasibility and practicality of reorganizing the State and County Departments of Family and Children Services; and for other purposes.

HR 144. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Geneva J. Harrison; and for other purposes.

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HE 178. By Messrs. Grier of the 132nd, Hood of the 124th and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problem of school drop-outs; and for other purposes.

HE 190. By Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Lane of the 126th and others:
A resolution creating the Juvenile Court Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 238. By Mr. Egan of the 141st:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant an easement of ingress and egress over certain property owned by the State; and for other purposes.

SB 4. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to authorize the Director of the Budget to require payment for personal services within the State Government to be calculated and to be made on the basis of twenty-six pay periods per year; and for other purposes.

HR 69. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Wakefield; and for other purposes.

HB 614. By Mr. Dean of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the offices of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, so as to change the compensation of the Director of the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit:

SB 58. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Section 113-104 of the Code of Georgia so as to add the requirement that mutual wills, other than mutual wills based on express contract, must contain an express statement that such wills are mutual wills; and for other purposes.

SB 59. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the disposition by an Executor of income received during the period of administration from property which is used to pay

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debts, taxes, expenses of administration, general legacies, and other corpus charges; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th and others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eaves dropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SR 85. By Senator Miller of the 43rd: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the procedure for selecting the official organ of DeKalb County; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SR 86. By Senator Conway of the 41st: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to au thorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to tax and control the manufacture, possession, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors within such county; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SR 87. By Senator Conway of the 41st: A resolution proposing a constitutional amendment so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the governing authority of DeKalb County to regu late and issue licenses to sell malt beverages and wines within the un incorporated areas of DeKalb County; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County & Municipal Governments.
SR 110. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd and Gillis of the 20th: A resolution creating an interim study committee to study the feasibility of establishing a central computerized criminal records system for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 66. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue and the office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to remove the provision providing joint meetings of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, and providing that the State Revenue Commissioner shall be an ex officio member of each of said committees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 782. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to change the corporate limits of said City of Vidalia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 784. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to create a new city charter for the City of Alma; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 785. By Mr. Conner of the 91st: A bill to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission to make and amend an overall plan, and to other wise promote the orderly growth and development of the county and city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 788. By Messrs. Gary, Northcutt and Lee of the 35th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Clayton County so as to change the final report and audit to the board of commissioners requiring "90" days to read "120 days"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.
HB 798. By Messrs. Brantley of the 139th, Cook and Turner of the 123rd: A bill creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, so as to change the date of the general election in said City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 799. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Mansfield, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 800. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating and superseding the Town of Gibson, so as to change the terms of the office of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 801. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Stalnaker of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect an amend ment to paragraph four of Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to homestead exemption for certain disabled vet erans"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs.

HB 802. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide an allowance to the tax com missioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 805. By Messrs. Sims of the 131st, Winkles of the 120th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the mayor and board of aldermen; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 806. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th and Cox of the 127th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the members of the Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HR 69. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Wakefield; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HB 614. By Mr. Dean of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, so as to change the compensation of the director of the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Highways.

HR 48. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Herman Edward Dykes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 79. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th and others:
A resolution creating the Governor's Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 80. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A resolution compensating Mr. Phillip T. Glover and his father, Mr. M. T. Glover; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 86. By Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th, Nessmith of the 64th and Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problems, laws and procedures relating to strip mining operations and the mining indus try; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 87. By Messrs. Odom of the 79th and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution to create an interim study committee to study the feasibility and practicality of reorganizing the State and County Departments of Family and Children Services; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 144. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Geneva J. Harrison; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 178. By Mr. Grier of the 132nd and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problem of school dropouts; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 190. By Mr. Games of the 129th and others:
A resolution creating the Juvenile Court Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 228. By Mr. Lee of the 35th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 238. By Mr. Egan of the 141st:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant an easement of certain State property, declaring such easement as surplus property, authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to receive an easement in exchange therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy. Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HR 244. By Messrs. Parker of the 55th, Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth, Lewis of the 50th, Moore of the 20th and Lane of the 64th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the methods used by the State Auditor to establish an equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 248. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a new Criminal Code for Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 249. By Messrs. Harris and Walling of the 118th, Steis of the 100th and Jones of the 112th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a change in the Judiciary Article in the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 374. By Messrs. Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes, so as to provide for payment of fees to any sheriff, deputy sheriff or member of any municipal or county police force attending any court having jurisdiction to enforce penal laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 585. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Malone of the 117th, Longino of the 122nd and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 13 known as the "Banking Law" of Georgia, so as to provide that no bank shall carry on or conduct or do a banking business in this State except on the premises of the place of business; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 636. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the method of serving nonresident motorists involved in any accident in the State of Georgia so as to clarify and revise the provisions relating to service on certain nonresident motorists; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 657. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide the effect of the final order of adoption upon the status of an adopted adult; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and others:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee to the salary system certain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

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SB 192. By Senator Smith of the 34th:
A bill to amend sections 23-601-2 of the Code of Georiga to permit certain counties to spend the proceeds from bond issues within munici palities; and for other purposes.

SB 193. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A bill to be entitled an act to authorize and empower the Department of Public Safety to use timing devices and radar equipment to enforce the traffic ordinances and laws and safety regulations on the streets, roads, and highways of this State; to authorize the use of such equip ment by municipal and county law enforcement officers in counties having a population of more than 500,000, according to the last or any future Federal Decennial Census; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.

HB 365. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to fix the salaries of certain state officials; and for other purposes.

HB 404. By Messrs. Macon and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Board of County Commissioners, so as to create a new Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 506. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of solicitor-general emeritus, so as to provide a minimum salary to be paid a solicitor general who is 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

HB 553. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend Code section 24-2714 relating to the duties of the clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that the office of the clerk of the superior court may be at a place other than the courthouse under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 641. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to authorize and effectuate the establishment of a merit system for the government of Floyd County to include all employees of the county except as hereinafter provided; and for other purposes.

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HB 712. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality; and for other purposes.

HB 752. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900, as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of said city, to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 753. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Paulding County Water Authority, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the membership of the authority; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 754. By Mr. Branch of the 74th :
A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State having a population of not less than 13,180 and not more than 13,270; to pro vide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 764. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County, approved August 22, 1905, as amended, so as to provide a different method by which such commissioners shall be elected; to provide a different method for filling vacancies on said Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 768. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A bill to amend an act creating a City Court of Soperton, so as to change the qualifications of the judge; and for other purposes.

HB 769. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes.

HB 773. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Johnson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

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HB 778. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clay County, approved Feb. 16, 1953, so as to provide that the Com missioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected to office by the voters of the entire county; to provide that in order to be elected to office a candidate for commissioner must receive a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.

HB 779. By Messrs. Sherman and DeLong of the 105th and others:
A bill to declare abandoned Alien Park in the City of Augusta; to au thorize the sale thereof by the City Council of Augusta for private purposes; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

HB 789. By Messrs. Rainey and Bowen of the 69th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the merger of the existing inde pendent school system of the City of Cordele, so as to provide that the members of the Crisp County Board of Education shall be elected at the primary and general election, as provided by the "Georgia Election Code"; and for other purposes.

HB 791. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Statesville, so as to reincorporate the Town of Statesville; and for other purposes.

HR 52. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th: A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports to the judges of the Superior Court of the Atlantic Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
HR 132. By Mr. Fleming of the 106th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 204. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to create indebted ness and issue general obligation bonds for the construction, main tenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers and sewage dis posal plants within the unincorporated areas of said county and within incorporated municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HR 220. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a merit system of employment for any and or all present and future employees of Floyd County other than elected officials; and for other purposes.

HB 562. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th: A bill to repeal Code Section 88-4-4 creating a committee to be known as the "Advisory Committee on Alcoholism" and providing for the appointment and functions of said committee; and for other purposes.
HB 742. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public work camps and prisoners; and for other purposes.

HB 743. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Prison Industries Act", so as to authorize the administration to compensate certain inmates employed in prison industries; and for other purposes.

HR 21. By Mr. Miller of the 108th: A resolution compensating Felton Eugene Burke; and for other purposes.

HR 31. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mr. Byron A. Stephens; and for other purposes.

HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other purposes.

HR 72. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A resolution compensating Miss Kathleen A. Conner and Mrs. Mattie C. Finch; and for other purposes.

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HR 147. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Marjorie K. Knight; and for other purposes.

HB 447. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," so as to provide for the registration of vehicles without a certificate of title; and for other purposes.

HB 588. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the Stone Mountain Memorial Asso ciation Act, so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed $15,000,000.00; and for other purposes.

HB 699. By Messrs. Paris of the 23rd, Barber of the 24th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to the official court reporter of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

HR 218. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Henry County; and for other purposes.

HB 411. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Com missioner, so as to change the authority of the commissioner; and for other purposes.

SR 88. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 90. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Miller of the 43rd:
A resolution requesting the State Board of Education to make incentive grant to the DeKalb County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

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SR 89. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution authorizing the standing Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to function after final adjournment of the 1967 Regular Session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

SR 91. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution relative to renovation of the Senate chamber and related facilities; and for other purposes.

SR 92. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Miller of the 43rd, Smith of the 34th, Gregory of the 15th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the laws of this state rela tive to drunk driving; and for other purposes.

SR 93. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Compensation Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 94. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating a committee to study ways and means of making state employment more attractive for career employees; and for other purposes.

SR 95. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ap propriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow ing bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 423. Do Pass. HB 588. Do Pass. HB 787. Do Pass. HR 21. Do Pass. HR 18. Do Pass. HR 19. Do Pass. HR 31. Do Pass. HR 39. Do Pass. HR 45. Do Pass. HR 46. Do Pass. HR 47. Do Pass. HR 74. Do Pass. HR 77. Do Pass.

HR 81. Do Pass.

HR 88. Do Pass.

HR 89. Do Pass.

HR 90. Do Pass.

HR 91. Do Pass.

HR 92. Do Pass.

HR 116. Do Pass.

HR 158. Do Pass.

HR 160. Do Pass.

HR 162. Do Pass.

HR 169. Do Pass.

HR 179. Do Pass.

HR 193. Do Pass.

\

Respectfully submitted,

Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

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Senator Fincher of the 54th District, Chairman of the Committee on Tem perance, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following bill of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 613. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Fincher of 54th District,
Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ju diciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 158. Do Pass as Amended. HB 307. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 518. Do Pass. HB 522. Do Pass. HB 523. Do Pass as Amended. HB 468. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 181. Do Pass.
SB 189. Do Pass.

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SB 192. Do Pass.

HB 66. Do Pass.

HB 231. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 232. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 365. Do Pass.

HB 412. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 456. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 481. Do Pass.

HB 525. Do Pass.

HB 731. Do Pass by Substitute.

HR 120. Do Pass.

HR 132. Do Pass.

HR 149. Do Pass.

HR 218. Do Pass.

SB 184. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Smith of 18th District,

Chairman.

Senator Kidd of the 25th District, Chairman of the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs has had under considera tion the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 626. Do Pass.

HB 801. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Kidd of 25th District,

Chairman.

Senator Holloway of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the fol-

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lowing bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 411. Do Pass. HB 476. Do Pass. HB 478. Do Pass as Amended. HB 653. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Holloway of 12th District, Chairman.

Senator Ward of the 39th District, Secretary of the Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce has had under considera tion the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Secretary to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 366. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Ward of 39th District, Secretary.

Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following resolu tions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 27. Do Pass.

HR 163. Do Pass.

HR 164. Do Pass.

HR 165. Do Pass.

HR 166. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Shea of 3rd District,

i, . -.

Secretary.

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Senator Hall of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educa tional Matters, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 41. Do Pass by Substitute.
HB 160. Do Pass. HB 204. Do Pass. HB 510. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hall of 52nd District, Chairman.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 79. Do Pass.

HB 138. Do Pass.

HR 14. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

1

Minish of 48th District,

Secretary.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments, has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the follow ing- recommendations:
SB 193. Do Pass.
HB 131. Do Pass.

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HB 285. Do Pass.

HB 286. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 287. Do Pass by Substitute as Amended.

HB 288. Do Pass.

HB 289. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 290. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 372. Do Pass.

HB 398. Do Pass.

HB 433. Do Pass.

HB 491. Do Pass.

HB 643. Do Pass.

HB 699. Do Pass.

HB 712. Do Pass.

HB 714. Do Pass.

HB 715. Do Pass.

HB 716. Do Pass.

HB 717. Do Pass.

HB 718. Do Pass.

HB 744. Do Pass.

HB 752. Do Pass.

HB 753. Do Pass.

HB 754. Do Pass.

HB 764. Do Pass.

HB 768. Do Pass.

HB 769. Do Pass.

HB 770. Do Pass.

HB 773. Do Pass.

HB 778. HB 779. HB 789. HR 204. HB 497.

Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass. Do Pass by Substitute.

Respectfully submitted,

Maclntyre of 40th District,

Chairman.

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The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 182. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Holley of the 22nd: A bill to provide for a law assistant for the judge of the Superior Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 nor more than 140,000; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 20. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Fulton County Employees Pension Act," so as to change provisions of said act relative to place of election of employee members of pension board; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act known as "The Fulton County Employees Pension Act" approved March 3, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 571), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 846), an act approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 995), an act approved February 16, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 658), an act approved March 25, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 625), an act approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 850), an act approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2462, et seq.), an act approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2978) and an act approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3078) so as to change the provisions of said act relative to the place of election of employee members of the pension board; to change the provisions relative to refunds of contribu tions under certain conditions; to revise and modify the contribution of employees for participation in said pension system; to repeal con flicting laws, and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

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Section 1. An Act known as "The Fulton County Employees Pen sion Code", approved March 3, 1939 (Ga. Laws 1939, p. 571), as amended particularly by an Act approved March 27, 1941 (Ga. Laws 1941, p. 846), an Act approved March 20, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 995), an Act approved February 16, 1945 (Ga. Laws 1945, p. 658), an Act approved March 25, 1947 (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 625), an Act approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 850), an Act approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2462 et seq.), an Act approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2978) and an Act approved March 18, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3078) is further amended by striking from Section 1 of the aforesaid amendatory act of 1941, as amended by the aforesaid amendatory act of 1945, the fifth (5th) unnumbered para graph thereof (which paragraph appears as Section 22-303(5) of the Code of Laws of Fulton County, Georgia) in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"Annually, as the term of the present County employees now holding membership on said Pension Board are about to expire, a successor shall be elected by the employees contributing to said Pension Fund, for a term of two (2) years, which annual election of an employee member shall be conducted at such time and place as may be provided by the rules of said Pension Board. A majority vote of qualified officers, deputies and employees shall be necessary to elect. Vacancies on said Pension Board shall be filled in the same manner. Said Pension Board shall elect its own Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and hold at least one (1) public meeting dur ing each month at the Court House. Correct minutes of all pro ceedings of said Board shall be kept, and a certified copy thereof, duly authenticated by the ex-officio Clerk of said Board, shall be admissible in evidence in any court in this State. Each member of said Pension Board, before entering upon his or her duties as a member of said Board, shall take an oath to faithfully execute all duties as a member of said Pension Board, which oath shall be in writing and recorded on the Minutes of said Board."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 5 thereof, as amended by the amendatory act of 1945 aforesaid, the third (3rd) unnumbered paragraph (which appears as Section 22-308 (d) of the Code of Laws of Fulton County), in its entirety, and insert ing in lieu thereof a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"Should any officer, deputy or employee of said County who has contributed to said fund die, resign or be dismissed from the service of said County without having received or become entitled to receive a pension of any kind, and without having a qualified beneficiary entitled to a pension to be paid from the Pension Fund created, then such contributing officer, deputy or employee, or his personal representative, as the case may be, shall be entitled to a refund of all of such person's contributions made pursuant to this act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 1, sub-section (g) of the amendment approved March 21, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2462, at p. 2465) as modified by the amendment approved March 11, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2978, at p. 2980) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new sub-section (g) as follows:

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" (g) In addition to the current payments required to be made in sub-section (f) of the foregoing Act as amended, by any present officer or employee who may elect to become a participant under this amendment and, as such, entitled to all benefits provided thereunder, and to receive credit for all the years of his prior creditable service, including years of service credited to him for employment by the State of Georgia, or municipalities located in whole or in part in Fulton County, or for service in the General Assembly of Georgia, a year of such service counting for the pur pose of this act as a year of service in Fulton County; the em ployee shall pay into the Pension Fund 6% of his total salary in excess of $300.00 per month from July 1, 1955, until the date such election is made, which total payment shall include payment for pension to a beneficiary, plus an additional 10% in lieu of all interest, on the total amount due at the time the participant elects to participate under the terms of this amendment. All payments for prior service credit heretofore made by any officer or em ployee to the Fulton County Pension Plan under the Act of 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 2462 et seq.) and the Act of 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 2978 et seq.), or deducted on account of any salary in excess of $300.00 per month for any period prior to July 1, 1955, shall be credited pro tanto against future payments and/or deduc tions from salary as employee contribution to pension funds until the credit has been exhausted. Any prior agreement on the part of an officer or employee to make payments in excess of those required by the terms of this amendment shall be cancelled forth with. Sums heretofore paid by an officer or employee on account of salary in excess of those required by this amendment or for periods prior to the date prescribed herein, which cannot be credited to the future account of such employee, for any reason, including cancellation of any prior agreement to pay same, shall be refunded in cash within 90 days from the effective date of this Act.

The total amount due for participation herein may be paid at the time the officer or employee elects to come under the pro visions of this amendment or in sixty (60) monthly installments beginning from the date of his participation under this amendment; Provided, however, that the Pension Board, as created under this act, as amended, may at its discretion, allow additional time for such payment to be made.

In the event the officer or employee should retire or die be fore all payments due the Fund are completed, the Secretary of the Retirement Fund is authorized to deduct the monthly payments from retirement or beneficiary benefits until the obligation is dis charged.

In the event the officer or employee should retire or die before said credits have been applied as future contributions, such amount shall be refunded in cash to the participant, if in life, or, if deceased, to his estate or representative thereof.

Any officer or employee who does not elect to participate under this amendment on or before July 1, 1967, but who later

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elects to participate, shall be required to pay in addition to all other payments, interest at the rate of 5 per cent per annum from the date of this amendment until such election is made."

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

Section 5. A copy of notice of intention to apply for this local legislation and an affidavit or certificate of the publisher showing the publication of such notice as required by law are attached hereto and made a part of this bill, and it is hereby declared that all of the re quirements of the Constitution of Georgia relating to the publication of notice of intention to apply for passage of this local legislation have been complied with for the enactment of this law.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SB 22. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th, Maclntyre of the 40th, and others:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 27. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend Code Section 34-802 relating to certain public officials being elected at the November election so as to provide that such

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section shall not apply to members of county governing authorities in counties of a certain population under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 103. By Messrs. Lane of the 126th, Cook, Turner and Gates of the 123rd, and Hill of the 121st:
A bill to grant to the incorporated municipalities of this State located within any county having a population of more than 300,000 certain basic powers, including certain powers to require the repair, closing or demolition of certain dwelling, buildings or structures; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 268. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of of the 102nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna, so as to amend said Charter in order to add a new section in order to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 327. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act revising, amending, consolidating and super seding several acts incorporating the town of Austell and reincorporating said town, so as to increase the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 669. By Mr. Moore of the 12th: A bill to divide the County of Stephens into school districts; to provide for the election of members of the Stephens County Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 681. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Toombs County, so as to authorize said Board to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 605. By Mr. Snow of the 1st:
A bill to create the Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 605 by adding at the end of the first paragraph of Section 2 the following:
"To be eligible for appointment no member shall have been found guilty of a felony. A member must be at least 21 years of age and a resident of Walker County for at least two years prior to his appointment."
By adding a new paragraph between the third paragraph and the fourth paragraph of Section 2, to read as follows:
"Members of the Authority shall lose their positions as such upon being found guilty of a felony, moving from Walker County, moving into any municipality within Walker County, and by action of the Walker County Grand Jury for any act of misfeasance, mal feasance, or nonfeasance in the sole discretion of the said Grand Jury."
By adding at the end of Section 2 a new paragraph to read as follows:
"The Authority shall have a complete audit of its financial record made at least once in each calendar year by a certified public accountant, and such audit shall be published in the official news paper of Walker County at least once each calendar year and within one month of the submission thereof."
By striking from subsection (c) of Section 4 the following words:
"the Authority being under no obligation to accept and pay for any property condemned under this Act except from the funds provided under the authority of this Act,"
By striking the last sentence of Section 13 in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new last sentence to read as follows:
"Any resolution, providing for the issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this Act shall become effective immediately upon its passage and shall be published in the official newspaper for Walker County one time within a week of its being adopted, and any such resolution may be passed at any regular or special or adjourned meeting of the Authority by a majority of its members."

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By striking in its entirety the last paragraph of Section 24 and inserting in lieu thereof a new last paragraph to read as follows:

"The Authority shall not have the authority to construct water lines for the distribution of water directly to consumers within any water district or municipality or within 300 feet of any water lines owned by any water district or municipality without first obtaining the express written consent of the appropriate governing bodies of the above referred to water districts or municipalities."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court of Swainsboro to the County Court of Emanuel; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 672 by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. This act shall become effective on the first day of the month immediately following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it otherwise becomes law, and as regards the year 1967, the governing authority of Emanuel County shall fix the salary of the Judge and Solicitor of the County Court of Emanuel so that such salary shall become effective on the effec tive day of this act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and Harris of the 118th:
A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb, to create a new charter for said city; and for other purposes.

Senators Conway of the 41st and Miller of the 43rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 678 as follows:
By striking from Article II, Section 2.05, the following: "or if he accepts any Federal, state, county, or other municipal office or position of employment," and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "or if he accepts any federal or state elective office,".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 708. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Fitzgerald, so as to change the manner and method of electing members of the board of education; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 719. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, clerk of the superior court, ordinary, tax collector, and tax receiver of Morgan County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved March 17, 1960, as amended, so as to change the compensation and to provide for an expense allowance for the tax receiver of Morgan County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 720. By Mr. Holder of the 70th: A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Plainfield, Dodge County, Georgia, approved August 7, 1912, so as to provide a means of recreating and re-establishing the governing body of said town; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 722. By Mr. Roach of the 15th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, the tax commissioner and the ordinary of Cherokee County on a salary

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system in lieu of the fee system, approved March 9, 1959, as amended, so as to authorize an additional clerical assistant for the clerk of the superior court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 723. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill creating a small claims court in each county of this state having a population of not less than 4,600 and not more than 5,300; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 724. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of tax commissioner of Atkinson County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commis sioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 725. By Mr. Anderson of the 71st:
A bill to provide for the merger and consolidation of the Pulaski County School System and the independent school system of the City of Hawkinsville into the Pulaski School System; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 726. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Glynn County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the compensation of the personnel in the Sheriff's office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 727. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 728. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Brunswick, so as to change the compensation of the deputies of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 730. By Messrs. Dixon and Sweat of the 83rd:
A bill to amend an act establishing a system of public schools for the Town of Waycross, so as to increase the limit of taxation in the City of Waycross for school purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 738. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to provide for the appointment of the County School Superin tendent of Houston County by the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 739. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to change the manner and method of electing members of the Board of Education of Houston County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 740. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Brooklet in Bulloch County, so as to change the terms of office for the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 121. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd and others:
A resolution to establish the Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission to study the desirability and feasibility of consolidating the efforts and management of the several water pollution control opera tions in the area; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 133. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act approved March 23, 1960, as amended, so as to provide that veterans who are eligible for admission to Georgia War Veterans' Homes, or other veterans' facilities operated by the State of Georgia, who are admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the State Board of Health, shall not be subject to the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 186. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Holley of the 22nd and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code sections 84-211 and 84-213, relating to registration of non-resident accountants, as amended; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 168. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code chapter 67-26 relating to registration of liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes, so as to conform the provisions of said Code chapter to the requirements of Section 6323 of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, by Public Law 89-719, known as the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 168, more particularly Section 1, and within that section the sections and subsections of Code Chapter 67-26 as follows:

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That Code Section 67-2601 (b) (1) be stricken and then amended to read:

"(1) If the person against whose interest the tax lien applies is a corporation or partnership whose principal office is in this State, as these entities are defined in the internal revenue laws of the United States, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which such principal office is located".

That Code Section 67-2603 (a) be stricken and then amended to read:

"(a) If a notice of federal tax lien, a refiling of a notice of tax lien, or a notice of revocation of any certificate described in subsection (b) is presented to the filing officer, that is, the Clerk of the Superior Court, he shall cause the notice to be marked, held and indexed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (4) of Section 109A-9-403 of the Uniform Commercial Code (Ga. Laws 1962, pp. 156, 415; Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 188, 200; Ga. Laws 1964, pp. 70, 74) as if the notice were a financing statement within the meaning of that Code and shall also be indexed in the real estate mortgage records by the filing officer according to the name of the taxpayer given in the notice."

That Code Section 67-2603 (b) be stricken and then amended to read:

"(b) If a certificate of release, non-attachment, discharge or subordination of any tax lien is presented to the filing officer, that is, the Clerk of the Superior Court, he shall cause a certificate of release or non-attachment to be marked, held and indexed as if the certificate were a termination statement within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code, except that the notice of lien to which the certificate relates shall not be removed from the files, and cause a certificate of discharge or subordination to be held, marked and indexed as if the certificate were a release of collateral within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code."

That Code Section 67-2603(c) be stricken in its entirety.

That Code Section 67-2603(d) be renumbered as Code Section 67-2603(c).

That Section 2 of SB 168 be stricken in its entirety.

That Sections of SB 168 numbered 3, 4 and 5, respectively, be numbered 2, 3 and 4, respectively.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 169. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly approved March 18, 1964, and entitled "Georgia Health Code", (Acts 1964, pp. 499-664); and for other purposes.
The Committee on Health and Welfare offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 169 by adding at the end of Section 1 thereof, which re-writes Code Section 88-1812, the following language, to-wit:
"Whenever the fiscal operations of any county falling within the classification of this act are governed by any statutory budget law applicable to the fiscal affairs and budget of such county, the gov erning authorities of such county shall have full power and authority hereunder to require the Hospital Authority to conform, in whole or in part, to the same budgetary procedures as are made binding by statute upon the county government itself."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 169 by adding a new section 2 to read as follows:
"The provisions of this act shall expire two years after it is enacted into law, and the limitation of 5 mills shall thereafter apply, and to amend the caption accordingly, and to change the number of present section 2 to section 3.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 60. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a retirement system for teachers in the State public schools, so as to provide that certain members who have attained age 65 and who have completed 40 years or more of creditable service and who continues in service may continue to make contributions under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Temperance:

HB 613. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or beverages; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.

HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the General Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member in the System; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 24, nays 7.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional marjority, was lost.

Senator London of the 50th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 68.

HB 82. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 79th and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide that no person shall become a member on and after July 1, 1967 unless the position in which he is serving is his primary occupation; and for other purposes.

Senator Flowers of the 10th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 82, section 3 as follows:
Provided that if such plan is adopted by said board it shall first have prior approval of the General Assembly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

SB 109. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937, as amended, so as to change the annual fees for the licensing of the operation of certain trucks; to provide for the re fund of annual fees paid for the licensing of the operation of certain vehicles; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following substitute:

A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend an Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259), as amended, codified as Code Chapter 92-29, so as to provide for the transfer of license under certain conditions; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act relating to motor vehicle licenses, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 259), as amended, codified as Code Chapter 92-29, is hereby amended by adding a new Subsection at the end thereof to be designated as Subsection 18 to read as follows:

"18. Transfer of Licenses. Any person, firm, corporation or association registering any of the vehicles defined in Section 4, known as and codified as Code Section 92-2902, and paying the license fee thereon, shall be entitled to credit for the license fee paid upon the sale or trade, transfer out of Georgia, or the vehicle being rendered unfit for service on the highway. No credit shall be allowed for the purchase of a license tag as a result of a delinquent or deficiency assessment. In the event the credit so computed shall exceed the cost of the license tag for the replacement vehicle, no refund shall be permitted. The rate for the replacement tag pro vided for by this section shall be computed as in the same quarter year as the original.

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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HB 171. By Messrs. Lowrey of the 13th and Jones of the 112th:
A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses, so as to change the fee for examination; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Fincher of the 51st called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers

Gillis Hensley Holley Kennedy Kidd Knight Lee London McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Padgett Plunkett Eowan Smith of 18th Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Gardner Johnson of 42nd

Kilpatrick Searcey Shea

Smalley Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 8.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 203. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn and Malone of the 117th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 95-19, relative to grade crossing elimina tion, so as to provide the procedure relative to the installation of auto matic signalling devices at grade crossings of municipal streets; and for other purposes.

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Senator Knight of the 16th offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 203 by striking the last sentence of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"In any such case, the railroad or railroads involved shall pay not less than 50 percent (50%) of the expense of acquiring and installing such device and the railroad or railroads involved, at its own expense, shall maintain the same. Provided, however, noth ing in this Act shall be construed to impose any public liability on the municipality in any manner regarding such devices."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 214. By Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Peterson of the 59th, Harris of the 85th, Farrar of the 118th, Dillon of the 128th and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the Special Master Procedure of exercising the power of eminent domain, so as to redefine the term "Condemning Body"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 267. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st, Jones of the 112th, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others: A bill to amend Code Section 56-407A relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage,

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so as to change the provisions relating to the service of process upon insurance companies in certain actions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 313. By Messrs. Northcutt of the 35th, Leggett of the 21st and others:
A bill to amend an act relating to the revocation and suspension of drivers and chauffeurs licenses, so as to provide that the trial judge may have discretion to permit a driver or chauffeur whose license is necessary in the conduct of his business to operate a vehicle for bus iness purposes during the period of suspension or revocation; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an Act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 565), as amended, so as to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to reinstate the licenses of certain persons whose licenses have been suspended for purposes directly related to such persons' business or employment under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act providing for the giving of security by owners and operators of motor vehicles, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 565), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 7-B a new subsection to be designated subsection (5) to read as follows:
"(5) The Director shall be authorized to reinstate the license of any such person whose license has been suspended for purposes directly related to such person's business or employment if such person shall file, within ten days after notice, the statement re quired under subsection (1) of this Section, or proof of financial responsibility if subject to subsection (2) of this Act."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 392. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to appeal sections 83-101 through 83-106 and 83-118 of the Code of Georgia, so as to provide procedure for condemnation of private ways by individual persons and corporations to go from and return to their farms, places of residence and places of business; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

By unanimous consent, the following committee report was read:

Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Bankingand Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the

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following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 91. Do Pass. HB 224. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 225. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 233. Do Pass as Amended. HB 256. Do Pass. HB 257. Do Pass. HB 258. Do Not Pass. HB 279. Do Pass. HB 342. Do Pass. HB 463. Do Pass. HB 482. Do Pass. HB 561. Do Pass as Amended. HB 634. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Johnson of 42nd District,
Chairman.

Senator Knight of the 16th gave notice that he would disagree with the adverse report of the Committee on Banking and Finance on the following bill of the House:

HB 258. By Messrs. Egan of the 141st, Cook of the 123rd, Smith of the 54th, Lee of the 79th, and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers and Consumers Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain municipalities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.
The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 428. By Mr. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th: A bill to repeal an act entitled "An Act to provide for the licensing and bonding of truck brokers in agricultural products"; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 437. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth, Murphy of the 26th, and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend the act approved March 15, 1933, so as to provide that the State Highway Department may purchase through the Supervisor of Purchases for the use of State Highway Department personnel engaged in the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges in this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 445. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend the act creating the State Highway Board, so as to remove the limitations placed on lease rentals made pursuant to lease contracts; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 513. By Messrs. Funk of the 116th, Whaley and Tye of the 115th, Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th and Gaynor of the 114th:
A bill to regulate the taking, capturing or killing of diamondback terrapins in the waters of this State; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 530. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth, Russell of the 92nd, Parker of the 55th, Gay of the 60th and Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Scholarship Com mission, so as to authorize the Commission to accept and use contri butions for the purposes of the Commission; to authorize the Commis sion to enter into contracts with the Federal Government to secure benefits of Federal financial aid programs for students; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 531. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth, Russell of the 92nd, Parker of the 55th, Gay of the 60th and Moore of the 12th:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, so as to change definition of the term "college"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 583. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee of the 79th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide that the assistant attorneys general appointed by the

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Governor shall be paid salaries, expenses and all other remunerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an Act reorganizing the State De partment of Law, approved February 18, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 284), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 18, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, Volume 1, page 43), so as to authorize the Governor to ap point two Assistant Attorneys General or Deputy Assistant Attorneys General; to provide that the Assistant Attorneys General appointed by the Governor shall be paid salaries, expenses, and all other re munerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; to limit the compensation of employees of the Department of Law; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act reorganizing the State Department of Law, approved February 18, 1943 (Ga, Laws 1943, p. 284), as amended by an Act approved February 18, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, Volume 1, page 43), is hereby further amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. All Assistant Attorneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, and Law Assistants shall be appointed by the Attorney General for such periods of time as he deems advisable. The compensation of all Assistant Attorneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, Law Assistants and other employees of the Department of Law shall be established by the appointing authority, except that those employees under the Merit System shall be compensated according to the laws and rules and regulations of said system. Any Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Law Assistant, or other employee not under the Merit System may be removed by the appointing authority."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding after Section 3 and before Section 4 a new section to be known as Section 3A to read as follows:
"Section 3A. No employee of the Law Department shall be entitled to or authorized to receive any salary, fee, compensation or other remuneration of any type, nor to the reimbursement of ex penses from any other State department, agency, commission, board, authority, bureau, legislative, judicial or executive body of State Government, provided, however, nothing contained herein shall apply to or be construed to exclude or prohibit the payments provided for in Georgia Laws 1958, p. 118".

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Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding after Section 4 and before Section 5 a new section to be known as Section 4A to read as follows:

"Section 4A. The Governor shall be authorized to appoint two Assistant Attorneys General or Deputy Assistant Attorneys Genernal for such periods of time as he deems advisable to serve the Governor as his special counsel. The salaries, expenses and all other remunerations of the Assistant Attorneys General or Deputy As sistant Attorneys General appointed by the Governor shall be paid from funds appropriated to or otherwise made available to the Executive Department."

Section 4. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1967.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 584. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to authorize and direct all State Departments, or any other Legislative, Judicial or Executive body of the State of Georgia to reimburse the State Department of Law for actual expenses incurred for court costs, and any other expenses in connection with the trial and preparation for trial of any law suit, or other litigation, except salaries, attorneys' fees, travel expense and subsistence allowance; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 587. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Farmers Market Auth ority Act", so as to eliminate the aggregate amount of bonds which may be issued during the existence of such authority; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 594. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill known as "The Georgia Public Act of 1965", so as to authorize the Department of Family and Children Services to provide medical assistance to recipients of assistance under Titles I, IV, X, XIV or XVI and to certain other individuals under 21 who are dependent children under this state's approved plan under Title IV; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 772. By Messrs. Thomas of the 77th, Whaley of the 115th and others:
A bill to add one additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Bruns wick Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering House action thereto:

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th: A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.
Senator Searcey of the 2nd moved that the Senate recede from its position on HR 25.

On the motion, Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Carter Chapman Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gillis Hensley Hill Kennedy Maclntyre McGill McKenzie

Miller Moore Noble Rowan Searcey Stephens Ward
Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Coggin Conway Gardner
Holley Holloway

Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd
Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Minish Padgett

Pennington Shea Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Webb Wesberry

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The roll call was verified.

On the motion, the ayes were 24, nays 25, and the motion was lost.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:
SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th: A bill entitled "An Act to re-enact the charters of the City of Macon, etc." approved Aug. 3, 1927, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; to provide for nomina tion of candidates for Mayor and Aldermen; to provide that the Mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:

REPORT OP COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON SENATE BILL NO. 119
(AS PASSED SENATE)

Mr. President:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of Conference appointed on Senate Bill 119 (as passed the Senate) respectfully reports as follows:

1) That the House recede from its position.

2) That the Senate recede from its position.

3) That the attached Substitute to Senate Bill 119 (as passed the Senate) be adopted.

This 13th day of March, 1967.

Respectfully submitted,
ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE:
/s/ William A. Searcey Senator, 2nd District
/s/ Oliver C. Bateman Senator, 27th District
/s/ Billy Adams Senator, 26th District

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ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
/s/ William M. Fleming, Jr. Representative, 106th District
/s/ W. E. Laite, Jr. Representative, 109th District
/s/ Mitch Miller Representative, 108th District

A BILL

To be entitled an Act To amend an Act entitled "An Act to reenact the Charter of the City of Macon contained in the Act approved August 17th, 1914, together with the Acts amending same, passed since 1914, with certain changes in said Acts; to consolidate into one Act, with such changes as may have become necessary or proper, all the Acts constituting the Charter of the City of Macon and relating to the rights, powers, and duties of said corporation; to amend the said Act of 1914 and the Acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.", ap proved August 3, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 1283), as amended, so to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; to change the provisions relating to the ward limits; to provide for nomination of candidates for Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Macon and for other city officers; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and aldermen; to provide that the mayor shall be eligible to succeed himself for one term; to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the mayor; to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Aldermen of the City of Macon; to change the provisions of election of the Board of Water Commis sioners; to provide for all procedures and matters connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An Act entitled "An Act to re-enact the Charter of the City of Macon contained in the Act approved August 17th, 1914, together with the Acts amending same, passed since 1914, with certain changes in said Acts; to consolidate into one Act, with such changes as may have become necessary or proper, all the Acts constituting the Charter of the City of Macon and relating to the rights, powers, and duties of said corporation; to amend the said Act of 1914 and the Acts amendatory thereof; and for other purposes.", approved August 3, 1927 (Ga. Laws 1927, p. 1283), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Sec tion 4 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. Ward Limits; Powers to Prescribe, (a) The Mayor and Council of the City of Macon shall have full power and authority to change the boundaries and limits of the present wards of the City of Macon, and to prescribe the number of wards in said city and the number of members of council from each ward; pro vided, however, that the ward lines follow the present precinct

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limits set for State elections and that in no case shall the number of wards be less than five (5) nor more than ten (10), and the number of aldermen from each ward shall in no case be less than one (1) nor more than three (3). In no event shall there be less than ten (10) nor more than twenty (20) aldermen. The ward lines and number of wards and councilmen shall be set no later than six (6) months prior to the election of mayor and aldermen.

(b) In prescribing the number of wards and their limits, the mayor and council shall bear in mind any areas which may here after be annexed to said city, and the ward boundaries and limits may be linked so as to divide the city into not less than five (5) nor more than ten (10) wards as herein provided, as the mayor and council may determine, with not less than one (1) nor more than three (3) aldermen from each such ward. It is the intent and purpose of this section that the mayor and council shall change the above-mentioned ward lines to follow present precinct limits six months prior to the 1967 election of mayor and aldermen.

(c) It is also the intent and purpose of this section that the mayor and council shall have authority from time to time to change and modify the boundaries of the wards of the City of Macon and to change the number of wards within the limits herein prescribed, so that the wards shall include the entire territory of the City of Macon as the same is presently or hereafter may be constituted to the end that the wards of the City of Macon shall each contain ap proximately the same population so as to insure proportioned re
presentation."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding after Section 11, three new sections to be designated Section HA, Section 11B and Sec tion 11C to read as follows:

" 'Section HA. There shall be a primary election for the pur pose of nominating candidates for mayor and aldermen. The pri mary election shall be held on the second Wednesday in September beginning in 1967. The primaries shall be conducted in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by a bipartisan committee composed of six (6) members, which rules and regulations shall be promulgated prior to the qualifying dates for each such election. The committee shall consist of three (3) members from the local county executive committee of each political party as political parties are defined under the Georgia Election Code as amended. The cost of the primary election shall be borne equally on a fiftyfifty basis by such political party as that term is defined in the Election Code.

'Section 11B. There is hereby created an election board to supervise all city general elections and to certify the returns of the general elections and declare the winner for each such city office. The election board shall consist of five (5) members as follows: The chairman of the election board shall be the Clerk of the city of Macon, who shall be designated as the election superintendent. The executive committee of each political party as defined under the

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Georgia Election Code as amended shall be authorized to appoint not more than two (2) members to the election board.

'Section 11C. The provisions of the Georgia Election Code re lating to the nomination of candidates shall apply to city elections, except where the provisions of this charter differ from the Georgia Election Code, the provisions of this charter shall apply.' "

Section 3. Said act is further amended by striking Section 12 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 12 to read as follows:

"Section 12. Mayor and Aldermen; election of.
(a) On the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1967, and on said date quadrennially thereafter, there shall be an election at which there shall be elected the aldermen who shall con stitute a council and who shall each serve for a term of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Of the Aldermen of the City of Macon, an equal number shall reside in each of the wards of said city, and at all city elections, the polls shall open at seven o'clock a. m. and close at seven o'clock p. m.
(b) On the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, 1967, and on that date quadrennially thereafter, there shall be an election of a mayor who shall serve for a term of four years, and until his successor is duly elected and qualified. The rules applicable to the election of aldermen shall apply to the election of a mayor; provided, however, that a person elected as mayor for two successive four-year terms shall not be eligible to succeed himself after the second term until there shall have been an intervening lapse of four years.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of the charter of the City of Macon, the present mayor shall not be eligible to succeed himself for one four-year term in addition to the term he is now serving.
(d) The provisions of the Georgia Election Code governing the conduct of elections shall apply to city elections; except, where the provisions of this charter differ from the Georgia Election Code, the provisions of this charter shall apply."
Section 4. Said act is further amended by striking Section 27 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 27 to read as follows:
"Section 27. Mayor; Qualifications, Duties and Salary.

(a) No person shall be eligible to hold office as mayor unless he is at least 25 years of age, a qualified elector of the city, and shall have resided in the city at least two years immediately pre ceding his election. He shall also be a bona fide freeholder of the

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city in his own right at the time of his election, and shall remain such bona fide freeholder owning real estate in the city in his own right during his entire term of office of mayor.

(b) The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city and shall have general supervision over all of its affairs, and he shall sign all deeds and contracts, approve all bills and vouchers for the payment of money, and shall be clothed with veto power as herein set forth. It shall be his duty to see that the laws of the State and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed within the limits of the territory over which the city government extends. He shall keep the council advised from time to time of the general condition of the city, and shall recommend such measures as he may deem neces sary or expedient for the welfare of the city. He may call the council together at any time it is deemed necessary by him. He shall have an office at the city hall, and devote as much time as may be necessary to the business of the city each day and shall not be absent from the State for longer than six consecutive days with out permission of the council.

(c) The mayor shall receive a salary of $17,500.00 per year. The mayor shall be ex officio a member of the joint Board of Health."

Section 5. Said act is further amended by striking Section 30 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 30 to read as follows:
"Section 30. Compensation of Aldermen. The compensation of each alderman of the City of Macon shall be twenty-one hundred dollars ($2,100.00) per year, and the additional sum of three hun dred dollars ($300.00) per year for expenses, which sums shall be in full of all compensation that any alderman shall be entitled to receive out of the treasury of the City of Macon. The salary and expenses shall be paid in equal monthly installments or in semi monthly installments in the same manner as the salary and expenses of other officers of said city are now authorized to be paid."
Section 6. Said act is further amended by striking Section 101 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 101 to read as follows:
"Section 101. All general elections for water commissioners shall be under the laws regulating election for mayor and alder men of said city. On the years in which the election of the mayor, aldermen, and water commissioners shall coincide, the water com missioners shall be elected at the same time as the election for mayor and aldermen, and the names of the candidates for water commis sioners, shall be placed on a separate ballot or a separate section of the voting machine. Candidates for water commissioners shall not participate in the primaries but shall only run in the general election."
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

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Senator Bateman of the 27th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 119.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

SB 5. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to create the Georgia College Council; to provide that said Council shall be an agency of the State of Georgia operated on a non-profit, nonpolitical and non-sectarian basis; and for other purposes.

The Committee on the University System of Georgia offered the following amendment:
Amend SB 5 as follows:
Under Section 2, line 4, strike the words "State-supported". Also, strike the third sentence in its entirety.
Under Section 3, strike the entire Section and substitute the fol lowing :
"Section 3. Election of Representatives. The respective student governments of each institution shall arrange for and conduct an appropriate election to select the Council representative or repre sentatives from that institution. Such election may be in conjunction with other elections or may be a special election, provided, however, that in any election the candidates for the Georgia Student Council shall be distinctly identified. Provided further that the student holding the highest student government position on each campus and the president of the student body on each campus shall be auto matically entitled to seats on the Council unless the institution has two or less seats on the Council. In that event the student govern ment of that institution may name the highest elected official of the student government organization and/or the president of the student body or may, if it wishes, fill one or both positions by con ducting an election. In the event that any institution does not have a student government organization, then the chief administrator of such institution shall cause a suitable election to be held to select that institution's Council representation."
Under Section 4, in the seventh line, strike "Georgia State College" and insert "the State Capitol".
In lines eight and nine, strike "President of the student body of that institution" and substitute "Governor of Georgia or his repre sentative".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that SB 5 be recommitted to the Com mittee on the University System of Georgia.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 4, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 58. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Section 113-104 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to add the requirement that mutual wills, other than mutual wills based on express contract, must contain an express statement that such wills are mutual wills; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Paris of the 23rd moved that the House amend SB 58 by striking section 2 in its entirety and inserting a new section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. The provisions of this act shall apply, when appli cable, to the wills of all persons who die after the effective date of this act, Provided, however, that if one of the parties to a proposed mutual will shall die before the effective date of this act, the provisions of this act shall not apply to either of the parties thereto."

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 58.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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SB 59. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to provide for the disposition by an executor of income received during the period of administration from property which is used to pay debts, taxes, expenses of administration, general legacies, and other corpus charges; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Paris of the 23rd moved to amend SB 59 by striking the last paragraph in section 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Any testator may provide in his last will and testament for a disposition of income from the corpus of the estate used for the purpose of paying debts, taxes, expenses, general legacies and other expenses chargeable to the corpus of the estate, notwith standing any provisions in this section to the contrary."

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 59.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment to a Senate amendment thereto:

HB 64. By Messrs. Levitas of the 118th, Howell of the 86th, Mixon of the 81st, Jones of the 112th and many others:
A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-20, so as to regulate the use of eaves dropping and bugging devices; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Murphy of the 26th moved to amend the Senate amendment to HB 64 by adding the words "any felony including" immediately before the words "alcoholic beverage laws" in subsection 26-2005 (c).

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 64.

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On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment to the Senate amendment was agreed to.

HB 473. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to provide that the State Highway Department of Georgia shall be entitled to receive and expend the three percentum non-matching funds from the Federal Government, pursuant to the provisions of Title 23, United States Code; to declare legislative intent; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 22, nays 6.
The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator Rowan of the 8th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 475.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 10. By Senator McGill of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to delete therefrom the requirement that all motor vhicles shall be required to have a certificate of title by January 1, 1969; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following1 Bills and Resolutions of the House to-wit:

HB 336. By Murphy of the 26th:
A bill creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to increase the number of captains, 1st Lieutenants, sergeants and corporals in a battalion; and for other purposes.

HR 114. By Messrs. Smith of the 114th, Funk, Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution proposing to the qualified voters of Chatham County an amendment to Article VIII, Section I, Paragraph III of the Con stitution; and for other purposes.

HB 215. By Messrs. Jones and Buck of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend an Act known as "The Children and Youth Act", so as to provide that the provisions relating to unlicensed placement of children for care or adoption shall be inapplicable to a properly licensed Attorney at Law while acting within the scope of his professional capacity; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 295. By Messrs. Lambert of the 38th and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 56 relating to insurance, so as to provide for the procedure whereby the rates of insurance companies shall be fixed and regulated; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted the report oi the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

SB 119. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Adams of the 26th: A bill to amend an Act entitled "An Act to re-enact the charter of the City of Macon, etc.", so as to change the provisions relating to the number of wards within said city; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate to-wit:
SR 61. By Senator Coggin of the 35th: A resolution to commend the Honorable Matt McWhorter and the Honorable Scott Candler for their invaluable service to the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, and for other purposes.
SR 80. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and others: A resolution commending the Honorable Alan F. Kiepper; and for other purposes.
SR 103. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and others: A resolution commending the Honorable John F. Still; and for other purposes.
The following general bills, favorably reported by the committees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:
HB 474. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others: A bill to provide for the control of outdoor advertising adjacent to any State-aid road which also is a part of the Interstate and Primary System of Highways, and for the administration of such controls; and for other purposes.
Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 474 as follows:
1. By adding at the end of the first paragraph of Section 6 the following language:
"Provided, however, that the initial permit fee shall be $10.00 and all subsequent renewal fees shall be $4.00 per annum."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 396. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-7715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the custodian of records of the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; to require the custodian of records of the county of such deceased person's residence to enter such death on the records in his office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection to be known as Sub section (d) to read as follows:
"(d) When death occurs in a county other than the county of the residence of the deceased person, a copy of his death certificate shall be forwarded as soon as practicable by the De partment of Public Health to the custodian of records of the county of the residence of such deceased person. The custodian of records shall file such death certificates as a part of the permanent records of his office."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Ad ministrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.

SB 20.

SB 22.

SB 109.

SB 133.

SB 151.

SB 168.

SB 169.

SB 182.

SB 186.

SR 103.

Respectfully submitted,

McKenzie of the 17th District,

Chairman.

HB 427. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend Code Section 84-409 relating to the qualifications and requirements prescribed prior to issuing a Master Barber Certif icate of Registration, so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications for applicants for examination; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Hall of the 52nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9:00 o'clock.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, March 15, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by Dr. Charles Cochran, pastor, First Methodist Church, Marietta, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.

Senator London ol the 50th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:

HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the Gen eral Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member in the system; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 5, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:

HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Jones of the 76th and Lambert of the 38th: A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this act; and for other purposes.
On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

HB 410. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act the Comptroller-General's office and all departments thereunder; and for other purposes.

HB 755. By Messrs. Malone and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins of the 119th and Parrar of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956, as amended, so as to increase the compensation of the chairman and members of of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 807. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the provisions relating to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 809. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Syca more, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 810. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Richmond County so as to provide for appointment of a judge and solicitor, so as to pro vide an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.

HB 811. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Richmond County, and the several elected officers of said county to close their offices on Saturdays, to keep their offices open on cer tain holidays; and for other purposes.

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HB 812. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing City Court of Richmond; and for other purposes.

HB 815. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid coroners; and for other purposes.

HB 816. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A bill to change the present method, manner and compensation of the sheriff of Union County; and for other purposes.

HB 817. By Mr. Wamble of the 90th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Cairo in Grady County, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 818. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and others on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

HB 822. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Pickens County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 823. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 825. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to create and establish a joint Airport Authority for the City of Sylvania and the County of Screven; and for other purposes.

HB 827. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act increasing the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Calhoun from 3 to 5, so as to

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provide for the election of the commissioners by the voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.

HB 828. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 830. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 831. By Messrs. Williams, Wood and Cooper of the 16th and Poss of the 17th: A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lula by authorizing said city to create a bonded debt of 3 per centum in addition to the debt of 7 per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property in said city; and for other purposes.
HR 266. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and others: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to pro vide that a sewerage district may encompass the entire county of Cobb and to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county to construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system therein; and for other purposes.
SB 37. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A bill to amend an act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit as applied to the office of the solicitorgeneral of said circuit; and for other purposes.
SB 172. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Coggin of the 35th: A bill to amend an act providing an alternative system for the main tenance and operation of parks in the unincorporated portion of Pulton County; and for other purposes.
SB 176. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, to be known as the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; and for other purposes.

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HB 819. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for an expense allowance for said sheriff; and for other purposes.

HB 820. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Pickens County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 114. By Mr. Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensa tion for elective officials of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HR 261. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th: A resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Geor gia to convey to the City of Clarkesville, an easement for the construc tion, maintenance and operation of a sewer line over and through State owned property situated in Habersham County and operated as a part of the North Georgia Technical and Vocational School; and for other purposes.
HR 262. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Habersham County; and for other purposes.
HB 780. By Messrs. Mixon of the 81st and Collins of the 88th: A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to extend the time when owners shall be required to return and pay such taxes; and for other purposes.
HB 683. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th and others: A bill to amend an act providing an additional exemption from the taxes imposed by said act on the sale, to persons engaged primarily in producing agricultural crops for sale, of machinery to be used directly and exclusively in planting, cultivating and harvesting such crops; and for other purposes.
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate to-wit:

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SB 177. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 199. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Barber of the 24th and others:
A bill to define dual control driver education motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HR 180. By Messrs. Rainey of the 29th, Leggett of the 21st and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A resolution confirming rules and regulations promulgated by the State Game and Fish Commission pursuant to the "Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act"; and for other purposes.

HR 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other pur poses.

HR 64. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A resolution compensating Mr. Berry Yaughn; and for other purposes.

HR 65. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A resolution compensating Mrs. Ethel Roberts (Berry) Yaughn; and for other purposes.
HR 107. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Ernest Dyer; and for other purposes.
HR 161. By Mr. Hill of the 121st: A resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith; and for other purposes.
SB 170. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd, Coggin of the 35th and Shea of the 3rd and others: A bill to amend Article I of the Banking Laws of Georgia, so as to provide that with the prior approval of the Superintendent of Banks a parent bank or branch bank may establish not more than one bank office or facility within certain municipalities; and for other purposes.

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HB 578. By Messrs. Leggett of the 31st and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill known as the "Building-Construction Safeguards Act"; to provide safeguards for workmen on building construction; to regulate scaffolding, pulleys, hoists, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 767. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Commission for the Development of the Chattahoochee River Basin; and for other purposes.

HB 783. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed twenty-five million dollars; and for other purposes.

HB 832. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd, Matthews of the 29th and others:
A bill to amend an act, so as to authorize the Secretary of State to make available the official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 87. By Mr. Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act to establish a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public Schools and other State Supported Schools; and for other purposes.

HB 713. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide the procedure for appointment of such additional mem ber; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position and has appointed a second Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th and Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.

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The Speaker appointed on the part of the House the following:

Mr. Hale of the 1st, Mr. Caldwell of the 51st, Mr. Cato of the 89th.

HB 176. By Mr. Westlake of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-310, relating to the deposit required for foreign and alien insurers, so as to authorize the Commissioner to require additional deposits; and for other purposes.

HB 793. By Messrs. Edwards of the 57th, Thomas of the 77th and Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, so as to authorize a majority of the members of the board to remove any member who misses two consecutive regular or called meetings, except for certain reasons; and for other purposes.

HR 243. By Mr. Turner of the 123rd and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

HR 260. By Mr. Russell of the 92nd:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement affecting certain real estate located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 267. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to negotiate for the cancellation of leases on the property owned by the State which is the square on which the Governor's Mansion formerly stood; and for other purposes.

HR 269. By Messrs. Cook of the 123rd and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution re-establisihng an interim study committee to study the feasibility of establishing a central computerized criminal records sys tem for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 792. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Art Commission, so as to increase the membership; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the follow ing Resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 255. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A resolution creating the "State Planning Committee on Law En forcement and the Administration of Justice", and for other purposes*

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 112. By Senators Adams of the 26th, Noble of the 19th, Bateman of the 27th, Padgett of the 23rd, Flowers of the 10th, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Pennington of the 45th, Conway of the 41st, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and Searcey of the 2nd:
A resolution commending and congratulating Honorable James W. "Billy" Watson, Jr.; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 194. By Senators Miller of the 43rd and Conway of the 41st:
A bill relating to selection of jurors and exemptions from jury duty, as amended, so as to change the method of selecting grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

SR 111. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relat ing to penal and correctional institutions, probation, pardons and paroles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 119. By Senators Pennington of the 45th, Eldridge of the 7th, Dean of the 6th, Carter of the 14th and others:
A resolution authorizing the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee to function after final adjournment of the 1967 Session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

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HB 176. By Mr. Westlake of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-310, relating to the deposit required for foreign and alien insurers, so as to authorize the Commissioner to require additional deposits; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Banking and Finance.

HB 792. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Art Commission, so as to increase the membership; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 793. By Messrs. Edwards of the 57th, Thomas of the 77th and Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, so as to authorize a majority of the members of the board to remove any member who misses two consecutive regular or called meetings, except for certain reasons; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

HR 243. By Mr. Turner of the 123rd and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the feasibility of establish ing a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 260. By Mr, Russell of the 92nd:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement affecting certain real estate located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

HR 267. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to negotiate for the cancellation of leases on the property owned by the State which is the square on which the Governor's Mansion formerly stood; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

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HR 269. By Messrs. Cook of the 123rd and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution re-establishing an interim study committee to study the feasibility of establishing a central computerized criminal records sys tem for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HR 255. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A resolution creating the "State Planning Committee on Law Enforce ment and the Administration of Justice"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 87. By Mr. Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act to establish a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public Schools and other State Supported Schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 578. By Messrs. Leggett of the 31st and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill known as the "Building-Construction Safeguards Act"; to provide safeguards for workmen on building construction; to regulate scaffold ing, pulleys, hoists, etc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 713. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide the procedure for appointment of such additional mem ber; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Retirement.

HB 767. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Commission for the Development of the Chattahoochee River Basin; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

HB 783. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed twenty-five million dollars; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs.

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HB 832. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd, Matthews of the 29th and others:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act; so as to authorize the Secretary of State to make available the official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HB 114. By Mr. Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensa tion for elective officials of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 199. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Barber of the 24th and others:
A bill to define dual control driver education motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Educational Matters.

HB 410. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the Comptroller-General's office and all departments thereunder; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry and Labor.

HB 683. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing an additional exemption from the taxes imposed by said act on the sale, to persons engaged primarily in producing agricultural crops for sale, of machinery to be used directly and exclusively in planting, cultivating and harvesting such crops; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HB 755. By Messrs. Malone and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins of the 119th and Farrar of the 118th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenue for DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956, as amended, so as to increase the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 780. By Messrs. Mixon of the 81st and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor ve hicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to extend the time when owners shall be required to return and pay such taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce,

HB 807. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the provisions relating to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 809. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Sycamore, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 810. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Richmond County so as to provide for appointment of a judge and solicitor, so as to pro vide an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 811. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Richmond County, and the several elected officers of said county to close their offices on Saturdays, to keep their offices open on certain holidays, and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 812. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing City Court of Richmond; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 815. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid Coroners; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 816. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A bill to change the present method, manner and compensation of the sheriff of Union County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 817. By Mr. Wamble of the 90th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Cairo in Grady County, so as to change the name of said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 818. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and others on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 819. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for an expense allowance for said sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 820. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Pickens County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 822. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Pickens County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HB 823. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 825. By Mr. Parker of the 65th:
A bill to create and establish a joint Airport Authority for the City of Sylvania and the County of Screven; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 827. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act increasing the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Calhoun from 3 to 5, so as to provide for the election of the commissioners by the voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 828. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 830. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

HB 831. By Messrs. Williams, Wood and Cooper of the 16th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lula by authorizing said city to create a bonded debt of 3 per centum in addition to the debt of 7 per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property in said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

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HR 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other pur poses.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 64. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A resolution compensating Mr. Berry Yaughn; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 65. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Ethel Roberts (Berry) Yaughn; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 107. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Ernest Dyer; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 161. By Mr. Hill of the 121st:
A resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Appropriations.

HR 180. By Messrs. Rainey of the 29th, Leggett of the 21st and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A resolution confirming rules and regulations promulgated by the State Game and Fish Commission pursuant to the "Georgia Motorboat Num bering Act"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.

HR 261. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Geor gia to convey to the City of Clarkesville, an easement for the construc tion, maintenance and operation of a sewer line over and through State owned property situated in Habersham County and operated as a part of the North Georgia Technical and Vocational School; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Gov ernment.

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HE 262. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Habersham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.

HR 266. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that a sewerage district may encompass the entire county of Cobb and to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county to construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on County and Municipal Governments.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

SR 85. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the procedure for selecting the official organ of DeKalb County; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 86. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the governing authority of DeKalb County to tax and con trol the manufacture, possession, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages and liquors within such county; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 87. By Senator Conuway of the 41st:
A resolution proposing a constitutional amendment so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the governing authority of DeKalb County to regulate and issue licenses to sell malt beverages and wines within the unincorporated areas of DeKalb County; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 110. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd and Gillis of the 20th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee to study the feasi bility of establishing a central computerized criminal records system for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

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HB 798. By Messrs. Brantley of the 139th, Cook and Turner of the 123rd:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, so as to change the date of the general election in said City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.

HB 799. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Mansfield, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 800. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating and superseding the Town of Gibson, so as to change the terms of the office of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 801. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Stalnaker of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect an amend ment to paragraph four of Section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to homestead exemption for certain disabled vet erans"; and for other purposes.

HB 802. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide an allowance to the tax com missioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.

HB 805. By Messrs. Sims of the 131st, Winkles of the 120th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the mayor and board of aldermen; and for other purposes.

HB 66. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue and the office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to remove the provision providing joint meetings of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, and providing that the State Reve nue Commissioner shall be an ex officio member of each of said com mittees; and for other purposes.

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HB 782. By Mr. Coiling of the 62nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to change the corporate limits of said City of Vidalia; and for other purposes.

HB 784. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to create a new city charter for the City of Alma; and for other purposes.

HB 785. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to enable Bacon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission to make and amend an overall plan, and to otherwise promote the orderly growth and development of the county and city; and for other purposes.

HB 788. By Messrs. Gary, Northcutt and Lee of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Clayton County so as to change the final report and audit to the board of commissioners requiring "90" days to read "120 days"; and for other purposes.

HB 806. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th and Cox of the 127th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the members of the Board of Edu cation; and for other purposes.

HR 69. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Wakefield; and for other pur poses.

HB 614. By Mr. Dean of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, so as to change the compensation of the director of the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.
HB 374. By Messrs. Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes, so as to provide for payment of fees to any sheriff, deputy sheriff or member of any municipal or county police force

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attending any court having jurisdiction to enforce penal laws; and for other purposes.

HB 585. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Malone of the 117th, Longino of the 122nd and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 13 known as the "Banking Law" of Geor gia, so as to provide that no bank shall carry on or conduct or do a banking business in this State except on the premises of the place of business; and for other purposes.

HB 636. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the method of serving nonresi dent motorists involved in any accident in the State of Georgia so as to clarify and revise the provisions relating to service on certain nonresident motorists; and for other purposes.
HB 657. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide the effect of the final order of adoption upon the status of an adopted adult; and for other purposes.
HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and others:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee to the salary system cer tain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their em ployees; and for other purposes.

HE 48. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Herman Edward Dykes; and for other pur poses.

HR 79. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th and others:
A resolution creating the Governor's Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.

HR 80. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A resolution compensating Mr. Phillip T. Glover and his father, Mr. M. T. Glover; and for other purposes.

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HR 86. By Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th, Nessmith of the 64th and Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problems, laws and procedures relating to strip mining operations and the mining industry; and for other purposes.

HR 87. By Messrs. Odom of the 79th and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution to create an interim study committee to study the feasi bility and practicality of reorganizing the State and County Depart ments of Family and Children Services; and for other purposes.

HR 144. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th: A resolution compensating Mrs. Geneva J. Harrison; and for other purposes.
HR 178. By Mr. Grier of the 132nd and others: A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problem of school dropouts; and for other purposes.
HR 190. By Mr. Games of the 129th and others: A resolution creating the Juvenile Court Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.
HR 228. By Mr. Lee of the 35th: A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Compensation Laws; and for other purposes.
HR 238. By Mr. Egan of the 141st: A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant an easement of certain State property, declaring such easement as sur plus property, authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to receive an easement in exchange therefor; and for other purposes.

HR 244. By Messrs. Parker of the 55th, Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth, Lewis of the 50th, Moore of the 20th and Lane of the 64th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the methods used by the State Auditor to establish an equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county in this State; and for other purposes.

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HR 248. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a new Criminal Code for Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 249. By Messrs. Harris and Walling of the 118th, Steis of the 100th and Jones of the 112th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a change in the Judiciary Article in the Constitution; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judici ary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 58. Do Pass by Substitute.

HB 205. Do Pass.

HB 273. Do Pass.

HB 321. Do Pass.

HB 464. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 553. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 636. Do Pass.

HR 52. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Smalley of 28th District,

Chairman.

Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce has had under considera tion the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to re port the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 780. Do Pass as Amended. Respectfully submitted, Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman.

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Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments, has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SB 126. Do Pass. SB 183. Do Pass. HB 195. Do Pass. HB 219. Do Pass. HB 507. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 511. Do Pass by Substitute. HB 532. Do Pass. HB 623. Do Pass. HB 641. Do Pass as Amended. HB 658. Do Pass. HB 734. Do Pass. HB 735. Do Pass as Amended. HB 736. Do Pass. HB 737. Do Pass. HB 782. Do Pass. HB 788. Do Pass. HB 790. Do Pass as Amended. HB 791. Do Pass. HB 798. Do Pass. HB 799. Do Pass. HB 800. Do Pass. HB 802. Do Pass by Substitute. HR 67. Do Pass. HR 167. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

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Senator Johnson of the 42nd District, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Vice Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 324. Do Pass.

HE 28. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Johnson of 42nd District,

Vice Chairman.

Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following reso lutions of the Senate and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

SR 88. Do Pass.

SR 90. Do Pass.

SR 110. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Shea of 3rd District,

Secretary.

Senator Moore of the 31st District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation has had under con sideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 164. Do Pass as Amended. HB 447. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Moore of 31st District, Chairman.

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Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ap propriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the fol lowing bill and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 777. Do Pass.
HE 144. Do Pass.
HR 147. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted,
Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Minish of the 48th District, Secretary of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:
HB 614. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Minish of 48th District, Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 193. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and others: A bill to authorize the use of timing devices in the Department of Safety; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 183. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful to place a political campaign poster, signs and advertisements anywhere within the territorial limits of DeKalb County except under certain circumstances; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 126. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th, Coggin of the 35th, Ward of the 39th and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, according to the 1960 United States census, or any future census, approved August 29, 1929 (Ga. Laws 1929, p. 218), as amended, particularly by an act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 3380), and an act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 2944), so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An act fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, according to the 1960 United States Census, or any future census, approved August 29, 1929 (Ga. Laws 1929, p. 218), as amended, par-

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ticularly by an act approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 3380), and an act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga, Laws 1961, p. 2944), is further amended by striking therefrom Section 1 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section which shall read as follows:

"Section 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEM BLY OP THE STATE OF GEORGIA, AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE SAME that from and after the passage of this act, the chairman of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues in all counties of this State having a population of 500,000 or more, according to the United States Census of 1960, or any future census, shall be compensated in the amount of not less than $7,500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 per annum. The other members of said board shall be compensated in the amount of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $7,500.00 per annum. Compensation payable hereunder shall be paid in equal monthly installments on the first day of each month out of the county treasury."

Section 2. This Act shall become effective the first day of the month following that in which it is approved by the Governor, or other wise becomes a law.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 131. By Messrs. Walling and Farrar of the 118th, and Jenkins of the 119th:
A bill to provide for a county board of elections in each county hav ing a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 285. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to provide for a new Board of Education of Newton County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 288. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to place the Ordinary of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 286. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Newton County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendments:
By adding at the end of Section 5 the following: "No person shall be eligible to serve as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Newton County unless he is at least 21 years of

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age, a freeholder, and has been a resident of the State at least one year and a resident of Newton County for at least six months immedi ately preceding the date of the election. In the event the Chairman moves his residence from Newton County, the office of Chairman shall be declared vacant."

By striking the period following the word "entirety" at the end of Section 18 and adding immediately following the word "entirety" the following: "when the members of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Newton County and the Chairman of said Board, provided for in this Act, take office on January 1, 1969."

Amend HB 286 as follows:

(1) By striking the last sentence in Section 11 on page 4.

(2) By amending the first sentence in Section 16 so that same will read as follows:

"The Board of Commissioners in January following each elec tion year shall appoint a Board of Auditors or Auditor who shall be certified Public Accountant to audit the books and accounts of the Board, the Sheriff, the Ordinary, the Tax Commissioner, and the Clerk of the Superior Court, it shall be the duty of said Auditor and the Board to audit all the books, accounts, and trans actions of the Board, the Sheriff, the Ordinary, the Tax Commis sioner, and the Clerk of the Superior Court, and said Auditors shall have the power to examine on oath all commissioners or any other public official set out herein or any person serving under the Board or any other public official set out herein relative to any account or item on said books and accounts or any transaction in said office. Said Auditor shall perform its duties herein pre scribed and submit a report of its findings to the grand jury sitting at the fall term of the Newton Superior Court. The Board em ploying said Auditors shall prescribe what sum shall be paid for said work and said board shall be required to draw its warrant for this amount and pay said Auditors as the case may be for their services in this behalf. Said report to be published in County newspapers where legal advertisements are published."

On the adoption of the amendments, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendments were adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HB 287. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act repealing an act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act repealing an act incorporat ing the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, approved January 30, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2003), as amended by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3072), and an Act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2437), so as to change the provisions relating to the qualifications of mayor and councilmen; to change the compensation of the mayor and councilmen; to change the compensation of the mayor, councilmen and re corder; to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; to provide for the election of mayor and councilmen by majority vote; to provide for council posts; to provide for runoff elections; to provide for qualifying fees; to provide for the procedures connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An act repealing an act incorporating the City of Cov ington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington, approved January 30, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 2003), as amended by an Act approved March 6, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 3072), and an act approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2437), is hereby amended by striking Section 24 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 24 to read as follows:
"Section 24. Qualifications of Mayor and Councilmen; Oath. (a) No person shall be eligible to qualify or hold the office of mayor or councilman of the City of Covington unless he shall have the following qualifications:
(1) He shall be at least twenty-one years of age on the day the term of office for which he is a candidate begins.
(2) He shall have been a resident of the City for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding the election in which he is to be a candidate.
(3) He shall not have been convicted of any felony.

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(4) He shall be qualified to vote in the municipal elections of the city.

(5) He shall be a freeholder in said city.

(6) He shall not be indebted for any tax to city which is more than twelve months past due.

(7) He shall qualify as a candidate by filing his name with the city clerk and by giving to the city clerk, in writing, the oath prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Any person desiring to qualify as a candidate for mayor or councilman shall take the following written oath setting forth the information called for therein, which oath shall be kept on file in the city clerk's office:

'I do solemnly swear or affirm that I am twenty-one years of age, or will be on the day of taking office, that I have resided in the City of Covington for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding the election in which I am a candidate, that I have never been convicted of a felony, that I am a freeholder in said city owning property located at ._.------__..__-__..,,_,,-._--_.__-_.-_., that I am a qualified voter for the municipal elections of the City of Covington, and that I am not indebted to the City of Covington for any tax which is more than twelve months past due.'"

Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking Section 27 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 27 to read as follows:

"Section 27. Salaries. The mayor of the City of Covington shall receive an annual salary of $3,600.00 per annum payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the City of Covington. The councilmen of the City of Covington shall receive an annual salary of $1,200.00 payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the City of Covington. The recorder of the City of Covington shall receive an annual salary of not more than $1,200.00 payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of the City of Covington and such expense allowances as shall be approved by the mayor and council. The exact amount of the salary of said recorder shall be determined within the limitation herein provided, by the mayor and councilmen."

Section 3. Said act is further amended by striking Section 47 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 47 to read as follows:

"Section 47. Election for Mayor and Councilmen.

(a) For the purpose of electing councilmen, there shall be six council posts which shall be numbered consecutively as Council

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Post 1 through Council Post 6. Any person desiring to run for city councilman shall designate the council post for which he is offering. All councilmen shall be elected by a majority of the qualified electors voting in the elections held for that purpose as hereinafter provided. The first such election shall be held on the Wednesday after the first Monday in December, 1967, at which election the councilmen from Council Posts 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected. The councilmen elected to Council Posts 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected for terms of two years and shall take office on the first day of January following their election. The next such election shall be held on the Wednesday after the first Monday in Decem ber, 1968, at which election the councilmen from Council Posts 4, 5, and 6 shall be elected. The councilmen elected to Council Posts 4, 5, and 6 shall be elected for terms of two years and shall take office on the first day of January following their election. There after the councilmen from Posts 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected on on the Wednesday following the first Monday in December of each odd-numbered year and shall take office on the first day of Janu ary following their election for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The councilmen from Posts 4, 5, and 6 shall be elected on Wednesday following the first Mon day in December of each even-numbered year and shall take office on the first day of January following their election for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The city councilmen who were elected in 1966 for terms beginning on January 1, 1967, and expiring on December 31, 1968 shall hold office until the expiration of such terms. Successors to such coun cilmen shall be elected as herein provided.

(b) The mayor shall be elected by a majority of the qualified electors voting in the elections held for that purpose. The first election for mayor shall be held on the Wednesday following the first Monday in December, 1967, and the person elected mayor shall take office on the first day of January following his election for a term of two years and until his successor is elected and qualified. Thereafter, the elections for mayor shall be held on the same day of each odd-numbered year.

(c) In the event any candidate for councilman or a candidate for mayor does not receive a majority of the votes cast at the elections held on the Wednesday following the first Monday in December, a runoff election shall be held on the Wednesday fol lowing the third Monday in December. Said runoff elections shall be held between the two candidates for councilmen and the two candidates for mayor who received the highest number of votes cast at the first election. The candidate for councilman or the candidate for mayor or the candidates for mayor and councilmen, as the case may be, who receive a majority of the votes cast at said runoff election shall be declared the winner.

(d) Any qualified person seeking election as mayor or coun cilman in any election shall file notice of his intention to be a can didate with the clerk of council at least two weeks prior to such election. At the time of filing such notice with the clerk of council, candidates for mayor and councilmen shall pay a qualifying fee

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of $100.00 to said clerk of council who shall issue his receipt there for and deposit said fees into the funds of the City of Covington.

(e) Should there fail to be an election for any cause at the time specified for elections in this act, the mayor and council shall order an election to be held and shall post a notice of the time of such election at the city hall for at least ten days previous thereto. At all city elections the polls shall not be opened earlier than 7:00 a.m. and shall close at 7:00 p.m. All elections shall be held by the clerk of the City of Covington or by the recorder of the City of Covington, assisted by two or more freeholders, all of whom shall be citizens of said city and own real estate therein, and each of said managers before entering upon his duties shall take and sub scribe before some officer qualified to administer an oath, or be fore each other, the following oath:

'We, and each of us, do swear that we will faithfully and impartially conduct this election and prevent illegal voting to the best of our skill and power, so help us God.'

Such election shall be conducted under the rules and regulations governing elections for members of the General Assembly, except that only two lists of voters and two tally sheets shall be kept."

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 289. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Newton County into the office of tax commissioner, so as to place the tax commissioner on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 289 as follows:

By striking the period following the word "amended" at the end of quoted Section 4 of Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"; provided, however, that in addition to the salary provided for herein, said Tax Commissioner shall be entitled to receive 50% of all fees, costs and commissions which had accrued to him prior to the effective date of this Act and which were uncollected as of the effective date of this act, but he shall not receive the same after April 3, 1968; provided, further, that the remaining 50% of such fees, costs and commissions which were uncollected as of the effective date of this act and all of such fees, costs and commis sions collected after April 3, 1968 shall be county funds and shall be paid to the fiscal authority of Newton County as provided in Section 7 of this act."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.
HB 290. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 290, section 1, the last line of said section, by striking the word "any" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "the", and by striking the period at the end of said section 1 and adding the fol lowing :
"as Clerk of Superior Court".

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and in the 4th line of Section 4, by striking the -word "any" and adding in lieu thereof the word "the", and by adding after the word "ca pacity", the following:
"as Clerk of Superior Court",

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 372. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A hill to amend an Act providing for a Board of Directors and a Commissioner of Roads and Revenues for Newton County, so as to change the compensation of the Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 398. By Mr. Farrar of the 118th:
A hill to amend Section 21-105 of the Code of Georgia so as to provide that Coroners in counties having a population of not less than 250,000 and not more than 500,000 shall receive a salary in lieu of the fees allowed by law for holding inquests; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 433. By Messrs. Berry and Gignilliat of the 113th, Funk and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor and Smith of the 114th, Tye and Whaley of the 115th:
A bill to provide for the procedure relative to leaves of absence for the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Savannah; to provide for the appointment of Associate Judges of said court; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 497. By Mr. Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to fix the salaries of the judges of juvenile courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more by the last or any future United States Census; to provide for its pay ment out of the county treasury; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Juvenile Court Judge's Salary.--In the counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more by the last or any future United States Census, the salary of the judges of the juvenile court, from and after passage of this act, shall be in the sum of $23,000.00 per annum, payable in equal monthly amounts, out of the county treasury of such county. The increased compensation provided

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by this statute shall not operate to increase the amount of pension payable upon retirement to the judges whose compensation is thus in creased. Before the increased compensation shall be due and payable, such judges shall execute a written waiver to be prepared by the county attorney in which such judge shall agree that the increased compensation provided herein shall not operate to increase the amount of the pension payable to such judges upon retirement.

Section 2. This act shall become effective on the first day of January, 1968.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HE 491. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 643. By Messrs. DeLong of the 105th, Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, and others: A bill to amend an act authorizing certain counties in this State to establish and maintain a law library for the use of the judges, solici-

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tors and other officials of the courts of said counties, so as to change the compensation of the official operating such library; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 699. By Messrs. Paris of the 23rd, Barber of the 24th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to provide a supplementary salary to the official court reporter of the Piedmont Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 712. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the municipality of Warner Robins, so as to change the corporate limits of said municipality; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 714. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the Town of Baldwin, in the counties of Banks and Habersham, so as to change the term of office of the mayor; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 715. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to amend the charter of the Town of Siloam in Greene County, Georgia, so as to change the terms of the mayor and councilmen; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 716. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Greens boro in the County of Greene, approved March 20, 1939, so as to au thorize the mayor and aldermen to fix their compensation within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 717. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court, Ordinary, Tax Collector and Tax Receiver of Morgan County on a salary basis in lieu of the fee system of compensation, as amended, so as to provide for clerical assistants for the Tax Collector; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 718. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th:
A bill to create the office of Assistant Solicitor General of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; to provide for his appointment, duties, compensation, authority, and term of office; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 744. By Messrs. Tucker of the 36th, Smith of the 44th, and Clarke of the 45th: A bill to authorize the judge of the superior courts of the Flint Judicial Circuit to employ and fix the compensation of a secretary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 752. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Swainsboro, approved December 6, 1900, as amended, so as to increase the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 753. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st: A bill to amend an act creating the Paulding County Water Authority, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the membership of the author ity; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 754. By Mr. Branch of the 74th: A bill creating a Small Claims Court in each county in this State hav ing a population of not less than 13,180 and not more than 13,270; to provide the procedures connected with the foregoing; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 764. By Mr. Kirksey of the 87th:
A bill to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Miller County, approved August 22, 1905, as amended, so as to provide a different method by which such Commissioners shall

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be elected; to provide a different method for filling vacancies on said Board; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 768. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A bill to amend an Act creating a city court of Soperton, so as to change the qualifications of the judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 769. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th: A bill to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 770. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Dickinson of the 27th and others: A bill to provide that in all court judicial circuits of this State having a population of not less than 72,200 nor more than 74,000, the counties

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comprising said circuits shall compensate superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in such circuits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 773. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of John son County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an an nual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 778. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clay County, approved February 16, 1953, so as to provide that the Commissioners of Roads and Revenues shall be elected to office by the voters of the entire county; to provide that in order to be elected to office a candidate for Commissioner must receive a majority of the votes cast; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 779. By Messrs. Sherman and DeLong of the 105th and others:
A bill to declare abandoned Alien Park in the City of Augusta; to auth orize the sale thereof by the City Council of Augusta for private pur poses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 789. By Messrs. Rainey and Bowen of the 69th: A bill to amend an Act providing for the merger of the existing in dependent school system of the City of Cordele, so as to provide that the members of the Crisp County Board of Education shall be elected at the primary and general election, as provided by the "Georgia Elec tion Code"; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:
SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Pincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others: A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
The Conference Committee appointed on Senate Bill 8 submits the following report:

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1. That the Senate and the House of Representatives both recede from their positions and that Senate Bill 8 as it passed the Senate be adopted with the exception of Section 4 thereof.

2. That a new Section 4 of said bill be adopted to read as follows:

"Section 4. This Act shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law; pro vided, however, that if by January 1, 1968, as many as three of the states adjoining the State of Georgia have not exempted themselves from the provisions of Section 3 (a) of the 'Uniform Time Act of 1966', Public Law 89-387, 89th Congress, approved April 13, 1966, this Act shall stand repealed as of that date and shall be void and of no force and effect."

Respectfully submitted:

FOR THE SENATE Rowan of the 8th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES
Hale of the 1st Cato of the 89th Caldwell of the 51st

The following Senate members of the Conference Committee on Senate Bill 8 dissent from the majority report of the Conference Com mittee on Senate Bill 8.

Maclntyre of 40th Shea of 3rd

Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Com mittee of Conference.

On the motion, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th

Andrews Bateman

Carter Cox

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Dean Pincher of 51st Pincher of 54th Gregory Hall Hill Johnson of 42nd

Kennedy Kidd Knight London Minish Moore Plunkett

Rowan Spinks Stephens Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Broun Chapman Coggin Conway Eldridge Gardner Hensley

Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre McGill McKenzie

Miller Padgett Pennington Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Ward Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion to adopt, the ayes were 25, nays 24, and the Senate rejected the report of the Committee of Conference.

Senator Knight of the 16th moved that the Senate disagree to the report of the Committee on Banking and Finance on the following bill of the House.

HB 258. By Mr. Egan of the 141st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize the counties and certain municipalities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.

On the motion to disagree, Senator Knight of the 16th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Adams of 26th

Bateman Chapman

Conway Dean

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Fincher of 51st Gardner Gregory Hall Hensley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd

Kennedy Knight London Maclntyre Minish Pennington Shea

Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Andrews Broun Carter Coggin Cox Eldridge Fincher of 54th Flowers

Gillis Hill Holley Holloway Kidd Kilpatrick Lee McGill

McKenzie Miller Padgett Rowan Smalley Spinks Webb Young

On the motion, the ayes were 25, nays 24.

The motion prevailed, and HB 258 was placed at the foot of the calendar.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

SB 184. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2104 relating to when business may be transacted with the ordinaries, as amended, so as to provide when the ordinary may close his office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 27. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of establishing a state liaison office in Washington, D. C.; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SR 79. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Cox of the 21st, Rowan of the 8th, Young of the 13th, Dean of the 6th and Lee of the 47th:
A resolution naming the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 181. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to amend Code Title 34 constituting the Georgia Election Code, as amended, so as to provide that any incumbent who previously accom panied his notice of candidacy with a nomination petition shall not again be required to accompany his notice of candidacy with such petition upon qualifying as a candidate to succeed himself; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 189. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act making comprehensive provision for tax ad ministration of Georgia and creating the Department of Revenue and

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the office of State Revenue Commissioner, so as to change the compen sation of the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 192. By Senators Smith of the 34th and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A bill to amend sections 23-601-2 of the Code of Georgia to permit cer tain counties to spend the proceeds from bond issues within municipali ties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SR 88. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of & committee of Conference thereto:

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HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
The Conference Committee on HB 326 makes the following report:
1. That the Senate and the House of Representatives both recede from their positions.
2. That the bill as passed by the House be adopted with the follow ing additions:
(a) That the following language be added at the end of Parcel 1 of Section 9 of said Bill:
"There is deleted from the above-described property the follow ing:
"All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 905 of the 19th District, 2nd Section of Cobb County, Georgia, and being more fully shown on Plat of Survey by Robert T. Weaver, dated March 1, 1967, and being more particularly described as follows:
"BEGINNING at a point on the Southerly side of the rightof-way of Georgia Highway No. 5 at its intersection with the pres ent Powder Springs City Limits Line; running thence Easterly along the Southerly side of said right-of-way for a distance of 150 feet, more or less, to an iron pin; thence South 02 degrees 46 min utes East for a distance of 234.2 feet to an iron pin; thence East for a distance of 471.9 feet to an iron pin; thence South 00 de grees 50 minutes East for a distance of 187.5 feet to an iron pin; thense South 88 degrees 10 minutes West for a distance of 285.4 feet to an iron pin on the Northeasterly side of the right-of-way of Georgia Highway No. 6; thence Northwesterly along the North easterly side of the right-of-way of Georgia Highway No. 6 and following the curvature thereof for a distance of 460 feet, more or less, to present city limits line; thence Northerly along the present city limits line for a distance of 125 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning."
(b) That Parcel 3 in Section 9 of said Bill be stricken and the fol lowing inserted in lieu thereof:
"Parcel 3. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 905 of the 19th District, Second Section of Cobb County, Georgia, which is more particularly described as follows:

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"BEGINNING at a point on the West original line of said Land Lot where the same is intersected by the Northeasterly side of U. S. Highway No. 278; thence South along said original line 593 feet to an iron pin; thence East along a ten foot drive 82.7 feet to an iron pin; thence South 8 degrees 26 minutes East 38 feet to an iron pin; thence South 14 degrees 57 minutes East 66.2 feet to an iron pin; thence North 85 degrees 04 minutes East 156.8 feet to an iron pin; thence South 55 degrees 37 minutes East 64 feet to an iron pin; thence South 12 degrees 03 minutes East 232.2 feet to an iron pin; thence North 74 degrees 25 minutes East 247.3 feet to an iron pin on the West side of U. S. Highway No. 278; thence North 70 degrees 55 minutes East for a distance of 60 feet to the Easterly side of U. S. Highway No. 278; thence Northerly and Northwesterly along the Easterly and Northeasterly side of U. S. Highway No. 278 to the point of beginning."

(c) That the following language relative to Parcel 4 be added at the end of Section 9 of said Bill:

"Parcel 4. All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lots 755, 756, 799 and 800 of the 19th District, Second Section, Cobb County, Georgia, which is more particularly described as follows:

"BEGINNING at an iron pin on the West side of Macland Road 201 feet North as measured along the West side of said road from the North side of Springdale Circle; thence North along the West side of Macland Road 861.5 feet to an iron pin; thence West 1,430.5 feet; thence South 636.5 feet to an iron pin; thence East 1,587.7 feet to the point of beginning."

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE:
Cyrus M. Chapman of 32nd Sam P. Hensley of 33rd Hugh A. Carter of 14th

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA TIVES:
G. Robert Howard, Rep. of 101st Hugh L. McDaniell, Rep. of 101st Joe Mack Wilson, Rep. of 101st

Senator Chapman of the 32nd moved that the Senate agree to the report of the Committee of Conference to HB 326.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference was agreed to.

HR 18. By Mr. Knapp of the 109th: A resolution compensating Mr. Walker Grinsted; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 19. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A resolution authorizing compensation to Ernest Jackson; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Ahney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 21. By Mr. Miller of the 108th:
A resolution compensating Felton Eugene Burke; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun
Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 31. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mr. Byron A. Stephens; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter

Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st

Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill

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Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre

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McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea

Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 39. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James R. Everett; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 45. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Billy E. Turpin; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 46. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Mr. C. E. Gabrels, Jr.; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th
Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 47. By Mr. Irvin of the llth: A resolution to compensate Larry Paul Jones; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 74. By Mr. Davis of the 119th:
A resolution compensating the Kendall Company; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th

Adams of 26th Bateman

Broun Carter

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Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley

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Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Padgett

Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority was adopted.

HR 77. By Mr. Kaylor of the 4th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Glenn Douglas Cook; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th
Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean

Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory
Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway

Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

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Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan

Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks

Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 81. By Mr. Laite of the 109th: A resolution compensating Albert T. Newberry; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward
Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 88. By Mr. Leonard of the 3rd:
A resolution to compensate Mr. Howell E. Wilson; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick
Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 89. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. James E. Crenshaw; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney
Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward
Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 90. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A resolution compensating Mr. William F. Hysmith; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett
Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Wehb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 91. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th: A resolution compensating Mr. Dewey Newton; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman

Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd

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Kennedy

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Kidd

Kilpatrick

Lee

London

Maclntyre

McGill

McKenzie

Miller Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley

Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spjnks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 92. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th: A resolution compensating Mr. Raymond E. O'Brien; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie
Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 116. By Mr. Douglas of the 60th: A resolution to compensate Mr. Larry Dixon; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 158. By Mr. Cato of the 89th:

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick
Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 160. By Mr. Bowen of the 69th:
A resolution compensating Mr. George M. Causey; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th
Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Wehb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 162. By Mr. Gaynor of the 114th:
A resolution compensating William L. Barnes as District Engineer; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th

Adams of 26th Bateman

Broun Carter

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Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley

Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Padgett

Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 169. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th: A resolution compensating Eddie Mae Greenway; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean

Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway

Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

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Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan

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Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks

Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 179. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Hammond Wesley, Sr.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd
Kennedy Kidd
Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having1 received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 193. By Mr. Whaley of the 115th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Willie Williams; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Gregory

Hall
Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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SR 90. By Senators Conway of the 41st and Miller of the 43rd:
A resolution requesting the State Board of Education to make incentive grant to the DeKalb County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

The report to the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 19, nays 11.

The resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

HB 160. By Mr. Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to provide that the State Board of Education shall provide for a course of instruction in all of the public schools of this State in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette and the social graces relating to the partaking of meals; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 475. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to regulate and control junk yards along highways, to provide for the purposes of this act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 42, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 157. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Appellate Practice Act of 1965", so as to redefine what judgments shall be subject to review; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 157 as follows:
By striking from Section 2, the revised "paragraph (3)", and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(3) From all judgments involving applications for discharge in bail trover and contempt cases; from all judgments or orders directing that an accounting be had; from all judgments or orders granting or refusing application for receivers, or for interlocutory or final injunction; from all judgments or orders rendered after hearing, continuing in effect, modifying, vacating, or refusing to continue, modify or vacate a temporary restraining order; from all judgments or orders granting or refusing applications for attach ment against fraudulent debtors; from all judgments or orders grant ing or refusing to grant applications for alimony, either temporary or permanent, mandamus or other extra-ordinary remedy; from all judgments or orders granting or refusing applications for dissolu tion of corporations created by the superior courts; and from all judgments or orders sustaining a motion to dismiss a caveat to the probate of a will."
By striking Section 8, relating to effective date, and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 8. Sections 1 and 2 of this act shall become effective September 1, 1967. All other sections hereof shall be effective immediately upon approval of this act."
By striking Section 7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. Section 5 of said act, as amended, relating to filing of notice of appeal and cross appeal, is hereby amended by desig nating existing Section 5 as paragraph (a) thereof, and by adding thereto a new paragraph to be known as paragraph (b), as follows:
'(b) Where cross appeal is filed, only one record and, where specified, only one transcript of evidence and proceedings need be prepared and transmitted to the appellate court, but the cross appellant may, at his election, require that such a separate record (and transcript, if required) be transmitted. Where cross appeal is filed and only one record (and transcript where required) is sent up, the Court shall by order provide for the division of costs therefor between the parties, if they are unable to do so by agreement.'"

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Andrews of the 49th offered the following amendment:
By adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 11 to read as follows:
SECTION 11
The Appellate Procedure Act of 1965, approved February 19, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 18), as amended by an act approved March 24, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 240), as further amended by an act approved February 19, 1966 (Ga. L. 1966, p. 493), is hereby amended by striking therefrom Section 17 thereof and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 17. (a)Except as otherwise provided in this section; in all civil cases, no party may complain of the giving or the failure to give an instruction to the jury, unless he objects thereto before the jury returns its verdict, stating distinctly the matter to which he objects and the grounds of his objection. Opportunity shall be given to make the objection out of the hearing of the jury, and ob jection need not be made with the particularity of assignments or error (abolished by this Act) and need only be as reasonably definite as the circumstances will permit. The provisions of this section shall not apply in criminal cases.
(b) In all cases, at the close of the evidence or at such earlier time during the trial as the court reasonably directs, any party may present to the court written requests that it instruct the jury on the law as set forth therein. Copies of requests shall be given to opposing counsel for their consideration prior to the charge of the court. The court shall inform counsel of its proposed action upon the requests prior to their arguments to the jury, but shall instruct the jury after the arguments are completed. The trial judge shall file with the clerk all requests submitted to him, whether given in charge or not.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the appellate courts shall consider and review erroneous charges where there has been a substantial error in the charge which was harmful as a matter of law, regardless of whether objection was made hereunder or not."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 5, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 177. By Senator Hall of the 52nd:
A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918, as amended, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Messrs. Minge of the 13th, Lowrey of the 13th and Starnes of the 13th move to amend SB 177 by striking therefrom Section 1 in its en tirety and placing in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. An act creating a new charter for the City of Rome, approved August 19, 1918 (Ga. Laws 1918, p. 813), as amended, is hereby amended by extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Rome so as to include and annex the following de scribed property which is now adjacent to the present city limits of said city:
" 'BEGINNING at a point where the northern corporate limits of the City of Rome, as they existed on January 1, 1967, intersect the east line of Land Lot 93, in the 4th District and 4th Section of Floyd County, Georgia, and thence running north and along the east line of Land Lot 93, 1038 feet more or less, to the point of intersection of said east land lot line with the southerly property line of what is known as the Howard McCain property, if said southerly property line was extended to so intersect, thence running westerly and along the south line of the McCain property in said land lot, to the south west corner of said McCain property; thence running northerly 420 feet to a point; thence westerly 140 feet to a point, said point being the southwest corner of the A. C. Trapp and Edith Trapp property; thence northerly along the westerly line of the said Trapp property 380 feet to a point; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Trapp property to the east line of Land Lot 93; thence running north and along the east line of Land Lots 93 and 88 in said 4th District and 4th Section of Floyd County, Georgia, to a point on the east line of said Land Lot 88 equidistance from the southeast corner and northeast corner of said Land Lot; thence running west to a point on the west line of said Land Lot 88, equidistant from the southwest corner and northwest corner of said Land Lot; thence running south along the west line of said Land Lot 88 to the

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southwest corner thereof; thence running west and along the south line of Land Lots 87, 86, and 85 in said 4th District and 4th Section of Floyd County, to a point 1330 feet east of the southwest corner of said Land Lot 85; thence running south approximately one thousand feet (1000) to a creek; thence running southeast, south and southwest along the meandering of said creek to the point where the creek crosses the west line of Land Lot 121 in said 4th District and 4th Section of Floyd County, Georgia; thence running south and along the west line of said Land Lot 121 in said 4th District and 4th Section and south along the west line of Land Lot 132 in said 4th District and 4th Section, to a point on the west line of said Land Lot 132 which is 137 feet south of the northwest corner of said Land Lot 132; thence running east parallel with and 137 feet south of the north line of said Land Lot 132, to the north side of the right of way of the Southern Railroad; thence running north east along said railroad right of way 1000 feet; thence running north 800 feet; thence running east approximately 1000 feet; to the east line of said Land Lot 121; thence running north along said east Land Lot line to the north side of Huffaker Road; thence run ning northwesterly and along the said north side of Huffaker Road to the southernmost corner of lot 421 of the Garden Lakes Sub division Part 9, as per plat of said subdivision recorded in plat book 4 page 232 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Floyd County, Georgia; thence running north 62 degrees 16 minutes east 389.37 feet to a point; thence running south 37 degrees 54 minutes east, 139 feet to a point; thence running south 22 degrees 14 minutes east 103.9 feet to a point; thence running south 36 degrees 10 minutes west to the southerly right of way line of Huffaker Road; thence running southeast along the south side of Huffaker Road to the east line of Land Lot 122 in the 4th District and 4th Section of Floyd County, Georgia; thence running north along the east line of said Land Lot 122 to the north side of the right of way of the Central of Georgia Railroad; thence running southeast and along said railroad right of way to the corporate limits of the City of Rome, as they existed on January 1, 1967, and thence running northerly and easterly and along the corporate limits of the City of Rome, as they existed on January 1, 1967, to the point of beginning.'"

Senator Hall of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 177.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

HB 138. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th and Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to provide for the use of speed detection devices by counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.

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Senator Abney of the 53rd offered the following amendment:
Senator Abney of the 53rd moves to amend HB 138 as follows:
By adding a new sentence at the end of Section 3, to read as follows:
"Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to the Department of Public Safety."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Holley of the 22nd called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Carter Conway Cox Eldridge Gardner Hall Hensley

Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kilpatrick Knight Lee Maclntyre Minish Moore Pennington

Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Dean Fincher of 51st Gillis

Kidd McGill Miller

Padgett Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 8.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to redefine the provisions relating to process and service; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 158 as follows:
By striking Section 13 in its entirety.
By striking in line 3 of Section 31 thereof the figures "15" and substituting in lieu thereof the figures "30".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 158 as follows:
(1) By adding a new section thereto as follows:
"Section ___... Section 9 of said Act of 1966, relating to pleading special matters, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph thereto, to be known as paragraph (h), as follows:
'(h) Negligence. No ground of negligence can be relied upon by a claimant at the trial which has not been set out with reasonable clarity in the pleadings or pre-trial order.' "
(2) By adding a new section thereto as follows:
"Section _._,,.. Section 42(a) of said act of 1966, relating to con solidation of cases, is hereby amended by striking therefrom the words 'if the parties consent', so that said section as so amended shall read as follows:
'(a) Consolidation. When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, the court may order a

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joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may order all the actions consolidated; and it may make such orders concerning proceedings therein as may tend to avoid un necessary costs or delay.'"

(3) By appropriately renumbering the repealer clause to reflect the above additions.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 366. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Lane of the 64th and Parker of the 55th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Recreation Commission, so as to provide that members of the Commission shall receive a per diem and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day served on official business of the Commission; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 366 by inserting in the title after the words "incurred" and before the word "for" the following:
"not to exceed a certain amount".
By striking from Section 1 and quoted Section 2 of Section 1 wherever the same shall appear the following:
"The members of the Commission shall receive a per diem of twenty dollars ($20.00) and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day spent on official business of the Commission! as authorized by the Chairman.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"The members of the Commission shall receive a per diem of twenty dollars ($20.00) and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred, not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each day spent on official business of the Commission, as authorized by the Chairman."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill ;

as amended, was agreed to.



On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 478. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to include from the terms "Retail sales" and "sale at retail" tangible personal property which is used in or is a part of any facility which has been installed or constructed for the pri mary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other pur poses.

The Committee on Industry and Labor offered the following amendment:

The Committee on Industry and Labor offers the following amend ment to HB 478 by deleting paragraph to T and Section I substituting a new paragraph to read as follows:
(T) The sale of machinery and equipment which is incorporated into any facility and used for the primary purpose of reducing or eliminating air or water pollution.
Any person making a sale of machinery and equipment for the purposes specified in this subparagraph shall collect the tax im posed thereon by this chapter unless the purchaser furnishes hiir with a certificate issued by the Commissioner certifying that the purchaser is entitled to purchase such machinery and equipmenwithout paying the tax.

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 231. By Mr. Smith of the 54th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 47-107 relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, so as to clarify the provisions relating to allowances and commietees; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 47-107, relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 544), so as to clarify the provisions relating to allowances and committees; to clarify the provisions relating to round trips; to provide for compensation for designated officials; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code section 47-107, relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly, as amended by an act approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 544), is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 47-107 to read as follows:
"47-107. Salary, expenses, and mileage of members and offi cials. Each member of the General Assembly shall receive an annual salary of $4,200.00 per annum to be paid in equal monthly install ments by the State Treasurer. The Speaker of the House of Repre sentatives shall receive an additional amount of $7,800.00 per annum, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall receive an additional amount of $2,400.00 per annum, and the Presi dent Pro Tempore of the Senate shall receive an additional amount

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of $2,400.00 per annum. The Majority Leader and the Administration Floor Leader of the House of Representatives and the Administra tion Floor Leader of the Senate shall each receive such additional amount per annum as shall be provided by resolution of the respec tive Houses, but such amount for each shall not be greater than the additional amount provided for herein for the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives. All of such additional amounts shall also be paid in equal monthly installments by the State Treasurer. During regular and extraordinary sessions of the General Assembly each member shall also receive the sum of $25.00 per day as an expense allowance. Each member shall also receive a mileage allowance at the rate of 10 f per mile for not more than one round trip per calendar week, or portion thereof, during each regular and extraordinary session to and from their residences and the State Capitol by the most practical route. Such expense and mileage allowances shall also be paid by the State Treasurer. For each day's service within the State as a member of an interim committee created by or pursuant to a resolution of either or both Houses or as a member of a committee created by or pursuant to statute or the Constitution, such member shall receive the sum of $25.00 per day as an expense allowance and a mileage allowance at the rate of 10^ per mile or a travel allowance of actual transporta tion costs if traveling by public carrier. For each day's service without the State as a member of any such committee, such member shall receive actual expenses in lieu of the $25.00 per day as an expense allowance, plus a mileage allowance at the rate of 10< per mile or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier. All such allowances shall also be paid by the State Treasurer upon the submission of proper vouchers. No member of the General Assembly shall receive any compensation, salary, per diem, expenses, allowances, mileage, costs or any other remuneration whatsoever for service as a member of the General Assembly other than as provided in this Section."

Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. This act shall become effective January 9, 1967."

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 1.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 292. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th and others:
A bill to provide for an additional judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 292 by striking from the title the following: "to provide for the procedure by which such judge shall be added;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to provide for the election of such judge;".
By striking Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Such additional judge shall be elected at the general election in 1968, in the same manner as other judges of the superior courts are elected, and shall take office on January 1, 1969, for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified. All future elections shall be held as are other elections for judges of the superior courts, and all future successors shall serve for a term which is the same as that of other judges of the superior courts."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.

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The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:

A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-105, relating to the salary of the Governor, so as to provide for the compensation and reimbursement for expenses of the Governor; to provide for the com pensation and reimbursement for expenses of the Lieutenant Governor; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 40-105, relating to the salary of the Gov ernor, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-105 to read as follows:
"Section 40-105. Compensation of Governor. The Governor shall be compensated in the amount of Forty-two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($42,500.00) per annum, payable in semi-monthly installments, with such additional allowance as the General As sembly may from time to time appropriate for the cost of operating the Executive Mansion. The compensation provided herein shall be cumulative of and in lieu of all other salaries, fees and com pensation due for such office. He shall be entitled to reim bursement for actual transportation costs and the actual costs of meals and lodging while on official State business."

Section 2. The Lieutenant Governor shall be compensated in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) per annum which shall be his total compensation, and, except as provided hereinafter, shall be in lieu of any other compensation and allowances heretofore received by the Lieutenant Governor. Such compensation shall be paid in equal monthly or semi-monthly installments. In addition to the compensation provided for in this Section, the Lieutenant Governor shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual transportation costs while travelling by public carrier, and the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile while on official business, together with the actual cost of meals and lodging while on official State business.

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 29, nays 3, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 523. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide for the compensation of the attorney general; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 523 as follows:
By adding after the words "department of State Government" and before the words "financed by appropriations" the following:
"up to a maximum of 20 years service".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 41. By Messrs. Moore of the 20th, Barber of the 24th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to declare teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act To declare teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other legally recognized

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professions; to create a professional practices commission; to provide for the membership of such commission and the method of selection; to provide for the adoption of codes or standards of ethics; to provide sanctions for the violation of such standards of ethics; to provide laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly that the practice of teaching in the tax-supported public school and university systems and their related services, including administrative and supervisory services, shall be designated as professional services. Teaching is hereby declared to be a profession in Georgia, with all the similar rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions.

(1) This Act shall be known as the "Professional Teaching Prac tices Act".

(2) The members of this profession, under the leadership of the statewide professional education organization (s) shall develop and provide for adoption of codes of ethics and professional performance.

(3) In meeting its responsibilities, the profession shall carry out its activities in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia.

(4) Upon the adoption of such professional standards as may be determined, those who practice in this profession shall be obligated to abide by these standards.

Section 2. (1) A professional practices commission is created con sisting of nineteen (19) members appointed by the State Board of Education on the recommendation of the State School Superintendent. A member, in order to be qualified for appointment, shall be certified to teach in the State of Georgia, or be a member of a faculty of an institution of the university system of this State, and be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State, and shall have practiced his profession in Georgia for at least five (5) years im mediately preceding his appointment. The composition of the commis sion shall be as follows: four (4) elementary school classroom teachers; four (4) secondary school classroom teachers; one (1) elementary school principal; one (1) secondary school principal; two (2) school system superintendents; one (1) employee of the State Department of Educa tion; two (2) members of faculties within the University System of Georgia; and four (4) persons who are members of and designated as representing statewide professional education organizations of pro fessional practitioners.

(2) The members of the commission shall be nominated by the teaching profession as provided in subsection (3) below, and the names of the nominees shall be submitted by the State School Superin-

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tendent to the State Board of Education from which names the State School Superintendent's recommendations shall be taken.

(3) A panel of three (3) nominees for each place on the com mission for which each group is responsible shall be submitted to the State School Superintendent by each of the following: recognized statewide general professional education associations, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, State Board of Education; and by the recognized statewide professional education organizations repre senting each of the following: classroom teachers, elementary school principals, secondary school principals, and superintendents. Initial appointments shall be: six (6) for one year, six (6) for two (2) years, and seven (7) for three (3) years. Thereafter, terms shall be for three (3) years. A member may be reappointed to the commission only one (1) time. The State Board of Education shall designate the statewide professional education organizations which shall be entitled to submit nominations.

(4) The commission is given the responsibility for developing, with the advice of the teaching profession, criteria of professional practices in the area of ethical and professional performance.

(5) (a) The commission shall select its chairman, and, subject to the approval of the State Board of Education and Board of Regents, shall have the authority to establish procedures for developing codes or standards of ethics, professional performance, and practices as de scribed herein, to adopt such codes and standards, and to adopt rules and regulations of procedure, providing for filling of vacancies on the commission, and to effectuate the purposes of this Act.

(b) The commission shall have the power to recommend action in cases of violation of the standards of professional practice, as estab lished by it, for all teachers, which shall represent the generally ac cepted standards within the teaching profession with respect to compentent performance and ethical practice toward other members of the profession, parents, students, and the community; provided, how ever, that nothing herein shall extend beyond the area of professional ethics and professional performance nor to areas of strictly private views or activities not related to the classroom or professional activity.

(c) A violation of any of the standards so adopted shall be deemed to be unprofessional practice.

(d) In carrying out its functions of developing standards, the commission may incorporate in its recommendations the proposals developed by any of the committees of any existing professional organ izations under the Professional Teaching Practices Act.

(6) (a) The commission, in administering this Act, after a public hearing may make recommendations to the State Board of Education or Board of Regents that a member of the profession be warned or reprimanded, may make recommendations to the State Board of Educa tion or Board of Regents in cases involving suspension or revocation of certificates of members of the profession, and may make any recom-

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mendations to the Board of Regents, State Board of Education or to local or county boards of education which will promote an improvement of the teaching profession. A report of action taken upon such recom mendations, including a decision that no action be taken, shall be filed with the commission and a copy delivered to the member affected.

(b) In analyzing the charges of breach of ethical or professional practices, the commission may request assistance through any of the investigative processes of any existing professional organization.

(7) When acting in good faith in the course of their duties at meet ings of the commission, members shall be privileged in their utterances.

Section 3. The commission may remove any member from the commission for misconduct or malfeasance in office, incapacity, or neglect of duty.

Section 4. The commission shall be financed by the statewide pro fessional education organizations, and not by public funds. The func tion of the commission is deemed to be in furtherance of educational purposes and the commission shall be authorized to accept gifts and grants for this purpose.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect July 1, 1967.

Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Hall of the 52nd offered the following amendment to the committee substitute to HB 41:
Amend committee substitute by striking from the first paragraph of Section 1 the words "in the tax-supported public school and uni versity systems and their related services".
By renumbering Sections 5 and 6 as Sections 6 and 7 and in serting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows:
"Section 5. The provisions of this Act, other than the declara tion that teaching is a professional service, shall not be construed as applicable to those members of the profession not serving in the public school and university systems."

On the adoption of the amendment to the committee substitute to HB 41, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amendment to the substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 32, nays 1, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.
HB 412. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Lane of the 64th, and Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to amend Code section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secretary of State, so as to provide for the compensation and allow ances of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secretary of State, as amended, particularly by an act approved March 6, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 66), so as to provide for the compensation and allowances of the Secretary of State; to amend Code Section 40-901, relating to the election, salary, and term of office of the State Treasurer, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 133), so as to change the salary of the State Treasurer; to amend Code Section 40-1404, relating to the salary of the Comptroller General, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 575), so as to change the salary of the Comptroller General; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secretary of State, as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 66), is hereby amended by striking said section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 40504 to read as follows:
"40-504. The secretary of state shall be compensated in the amount of $22,500.00 per annum, plus the amount authorized by law as the salary of the Secretary of State as Keeper of Public Buildings and Grounds, all of which shall be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments. He shall also receive an annual con tingent expense allowance in the amount of $3,600.00 per annum in lieu of any and all travel expenses and expenses of purchasing a

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personal automobile for official use with the exception of actual transportation expenses incurred while traveling by public carrier and the expenses incurred at the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile. The contingent expense allowance shall also be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments. He shall receive no compensation or allowance whatsoever for serving on any board, bureau, commission, committee, or for any other ex officio office for which he previously received compensation."

Section 2. Code Section 40-901, relating to the election, salary, and term of office of the State Treasurer, as amended, particularly by an act approved March 7, 1961 (Ga. Laws 1961, p. 133), is hereby amended by striking the figure "$18,000.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$22,500.00", so that when so amended Section 40-901 shall read
as follows:

"40-901. There shall be a Treasurer of the State who shall be elected at the same time, for the same term, and in the same manner as the Governor, who shall receive an annual salary of $22,500.00, payable semi-monthly, and in addition thereto he shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. The State Treasurer shall fix the compensation of the employees of the Treasury Department; provided, however, that employees of the Treasury Department under the Merit System applicable to Trea sury Department employees shall be compensated as provided by the rules and regulations of said system."

Section 3. Code Section 40-1404, relating to the salary of the Comptroller General, as amended, particularly by an act approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 575), is hereby amended by striking the figure "$19,600", and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$22,500.00", so that when so amended Section 40-1404 shall read as follows:

"40-1404. The Comptroller General shall receive an annual salary of $22,500.00, and shall also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his duties. The compensation pro vided for herein shall be the full compensation for the Comptroller General and he shall receive no other compensation by virtue of his duties under any other title or by virtue of any other duties whatsoever. No other law providing for compensation, al lowances or other perquisites shall hereafter be applicable to the Office of Comptroller General, and he shall only receive the salary provided for in this section and be reimbursed for expenses as pro vided for in this section. The Comptroller General shall fix the compensation of the employees of his office, including the employees of all divisions and units by whatever name called over which the Comptroller General has jurisdiction, except that any employees under the Merit System shall be compensated as provided by the laws and rules and regulations relative to such System. Employees shall also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties."

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 1, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.
HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th, Tucker of the 36th, Carnes of the 129th and Bostick of the 93rd:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes, so as to provide that motor vehicles which are pur chased from a manufacturer, for the purposes of said act, shall not be deemed to be owned until the motor vehicle is delivered to the pur chaser; and for other purposes.
The Senate Banking and Finance Committee moves to amend HB 233 as follows:
By adding the following sentence to Section 3:
"However, nothing herein shall be taken to relieve the payment of the tax on the inventory of finished motor vehicles in this state on the first day of January in the hands of a manufacturer when actual physical possession has not on such date been surrendered to such dealer.",
so that when so amended Section 3 shall read as follows:
"Section 3. Every motor vehicle owned in the State of Georgia on the first day of January is subject to ad valorem taxation by the various taxing jurisdictions authorized to impose an ad valorem tax on property. Taxes shall be charged against the owner of the property, if known, and against the specific property itself if the owner is not known. For the purposes of this act, motor vehicles which are purchased from a manufacturer by a franchised dealer shall not be deemed to be owned in Georgia until the actual physical possession of the motor vehicle is surrendered to such dealer. How ever, nothing herein shall be taken to relieve the payment of the tax on the inventory of finished motor vehicles in this state on the first day of January in the hands of a manufacturer when actual physical possession has not on such date been surrendered to such dealer."

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 481. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to exclude time employed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the director; and for other purposes.

Senator Rowan of the 8th offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, particularly by an act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70), an act approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 309), an act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 296), an act ap proved March 6, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 252), and act no. 1 of the 1967 regular session approved January 23, 1967, so as to exclude time em ployed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the Director; to remove the provisions relating to the Director receiving no other compensation or allowances; to change the salary of the Deputy Director; to amend an act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salaries, allowances and travel ex penses of certain State officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, so as to change the com pensation of the State Supervisor of Purchases; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as amended, par ticularly by an act approved February 2, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 70), an act approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 309), an act approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. Laws 1958, p. 296), an act approved March 6,

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1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 252), and act no. 1 of the the 1967 regular session approved January 23, 1967, is hereby amended by striking the second paragraph of Section 3 of Article I and inserting in lieu thereof a new second paragraph to read as follows:

"The Director of Public Safety of Georgia shall serve at the pleasure of the Department of Public Safety and shall be com pensated in the amount of $16,000.00 per annum to be paid in equal monthly or semi-monthly installments; provided, however, that said $16,000.00 shall be increased by five percent (5%) for each four (4) years of service rendered by said Director, in any capacity, to the State of Georgia except employment as a public school teacher."

Section 2. Said act is further amended by striking from the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article I the figure "7,000.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "7,600.00" so that the first paragraph of Section 5 of Article I, when so amended, shall read as follows:

"The Director of Public Safety of Georgia is vested with au thority to appoint a Deputy Director of Public Safety, whose term of office shall be four years, and who shall have the rank of Lieuten ant Colonel. It is hereby provided that the Deputy Director as appointed may be a member of the Uniform Division of the Depart ment of Public Safety and upon such removal from such office without prejudice he shall revert to his original rank in the Uniform Division which he held when such appointment was made. The Deputy Director shall receive an annual salary of $7,600.00 per year, payable monthly, and whose appointment shall be subject to con firmation by the Department of Public Safety."

Section 3. An act providing a uniform method of fixing, limiting and restricting the salaries, allowances and travel expenses of certain State officials, approved March 12, 1953 (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb. Sess., p. 613), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from Section 1, Subsection (a) the following language:

"The base salary of the State Supervisor of Purchases shall be $15,000.00 annually payable in semi-monthly installments and said official shall be entitled to all adjustments in compensation and allowances as are authorized for other State officials named in this act. Provided, however, the State Supervisor of Purchases shall not be paid the $240.00 annual compensation for each ex-officio office created by law and held by him as provided in subsection (c) of this section.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following language:

"The base salary of the State Supervisor of Purchases shall be $18,000.00 annually payable in semimonthly installments and said official shall be entitled to all adjustments in compensation and allowances as are authorized for other State officials named in this act. Provided, however, the State Supervisor of Purchases shall not be paid the $240.00 annual compensation for each ex officio office

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created by law and held by him as provided in Subsection (c) of this section."

Section 4. The provisions of this act shall become effective April 1, 1967.

Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 4, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 6.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HE 132. By Mr. Fleming of the 106th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for four-year terms for members of the General Assembly; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
SECTION 1
Article III, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking Paragraphs I and II in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Paragraphs I and II, to read as follows:
"Paragraph I. The members of the General Assembly shall be elected for four (4) years and shall serve until the time fixed by law for the convening of the General Assembly in the year following the fourth year of their term of office.
"Paragraph II. The first election for members of the General Assembly under the provisions of Paragraph I shall take place on

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Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1968, and subsequent elections quadrennially on that day until the day of election is changed by law. Members elected in 1968 to take office upon the convening of the General Assembly in 1969, shall serve for the term provided for in Paragraph I of this Section."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for four-year terms for members
NO ( ) of the General Assembly?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the results to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter

Chapman Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers

Gillis Hall Hensley Hill Holley Johnson of 38th

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Moore Padgett Pennington Rowan Searcey Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th

Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Conway
Gardner

Holloway Johnson of 42nd
Maclntyre

Miller Shea

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 40, nays 8.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HB 204. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Matthews and Farmer of the 29th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to provide that budgets of school districts borrow ing funds for operations may include in estimated receipts one-half of the estimated school tax revenue from county ad valorem levies for the calendar year in which the school districts' budget year ends; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Broun of the 46th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th

Adams of 26th Andrews

Bateman Broun

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Carter Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Hall Hensley Holley

Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Knight Lee Maclntyre Miller Moore Padgett Pennington

Rowan Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 218. By Mr. Tucker of the 36th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of land in Henry County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 14. By Messrs. Lowrey, Starnes and Minge of the 13th:
A resolution designating the A. W. Ledbetter Interchange; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 166. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, dated June 10, 1966, suspending the collection of taxes im posed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act upon the sale of tangible property to certain general non-profit hospitals until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 165. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A resolution to ratify, approve, and confirm the Executive Order of the Governor, dated February 19, 1966, suspending the collection of the tax imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on the sale and use of the Holy Bible and Testaments until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 164. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor, dated February 19, 1966, suspending collection of tax imposed by Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax attributable to the inclusion of the Federal Manufacturer's Excise Tax in the base of said Sales Tax until the next meeting of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HE 163. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A resolution to ratify, approve and confirm the executive order of the Governor, dated February 19, 1966, suspending the collection of taxes imposed by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act on certain tangible personal property purchased outside the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 365. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to fix the salaries of certain state officials'; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 626. By Messrs. Floyd of the 7th, Rowland of the 48th and others: A bill to amend Code Chapter 26-72 relating to the misuse of the flag of the United States, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to

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maliciously remove the flag or national emblem of the United States of America from any place where it is being properly displayed; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 257. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st and Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act', so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the sale of water by non-profit Georgia incorporated water associations; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 510. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code section 114-101, relating to Workmen's Compensa tion, so as to provide that workmen's compensation insurance coverage on employees of certain county boards of education shall only be paid from education funds; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 538. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to provide that certificates for shares or other securities of domestic or foreign corporations issued or transferred to two or more persons in joint tenancy on the records of the corporations are presumed in favor of the corporation to be owned by such persons in joint tenancy with right of survivorship and not otherwise; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 91. By Messrs. Bostick of the 93rd, Bennett of the 95th and others:
A bill to provide that motor vehicles shall be taxed in the same manner as all other tangible property owned in this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 254. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st, Irvin of the llth and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Insurance Code of 1960" so as to authorize the insurers to make or invest in loans guaranteed as to principal and interest by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, to the extent of such guaranty; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 476. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend the "Exemptions from Taxation", act, so as to include within the property which shall be exempt from taxation, property which is used in or a part of any facility which has been installed or con structed for the primary purpose of reducing air and water pollution; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 430. By Messrs. Matthews of the 94th and Lowrey of the 13th:
A bill to establish within the Department of Agriculture a Roadside Market Incentive Program to improve quality and promote fair and sanitary marketing1 practices; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 224. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate retail installment and home solicitation sales and for the financing thereof; and for other purposes.

Senator Kidd of the 25th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 224 by striking from the second paragraph of subsection (d) of Section 3 the words "four hundred dollars" wherever the same

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may appear and inserting in lieu thereof the words "five hundred dollars".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 1, and the amendment was adopted.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to regulate retail installment and home solicita tion sales and the financing thereof; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide requirements and prohibitions as to retail installment contracts; to provide requirements and prohibitions as to revolving accounts; to pro vide for finance charge limitations; to provide for requirements and prohibitions as to mail order and telephone sales; to provide the pro cedure connected therewith; to provide for delinquency charges, attor neys' fees and court costs; to provide for the transfer of contracts; to provide that no assignment shall cut off any right of action or defense arising as a result of the provisions of subsection 10 (b) of this act; to provide for cumulative and supplemental rights relating to repos session; to provide for penalties; to provide for the construction of this act; to provide that contracts or accounts in effect prior to the effective date of this act shall not be affected by this act; to provide that any waiver of the provisions of this act shall be unenforceable and void; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicing laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act".
Section 2. Definitions.
(a) Unless clearly indicated otherwise by the context, the following words when used in this act, for the purpose of this act, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section:
(1) "Goods" means all personalty when purchased primarily for personal, family or household use, including certificates or coupons issued by a retail seller exchangeable for personalty or services, but not including motor vehicles. The term "goods" includes such personalty which is furnished or used at the time of sale or subsequently, in the modernization, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, improvement or construction of real property as to become a part thereof, whether or not severable therefrom; if no security deed is taken thereon.

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(2) "Motor vehicle" means any device or vehicle operated over the public highways and streets of this state and propelled by other
than muscular power, but does not include traction engines, road rollers, implements of husbandry and other agricultural equipment and such vehicles as run only upon a track.

(3) "Services" means work or labor furnished for personal, family or household use, whether or not furnished in connection with the delivery, installation, servicing, repair or improvement of goods, and includes such work or labor furnished in connection with the modernization, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, improvement or construction upon or in connection with the real property; if no security deed is taken thereon.

(4) "Retail buyer" or "buyer" means a person who buys goods or obtains services from a retail seller in a retail installment transaction and not principally for the purpose of resale.

(5) "Retail seller" or "seller" means a person regularly en gaged in, and whose business consists to a substantial extent of, selling goods to a retail buyer.

(6) "Retail installment transaction" or "transaction" means any transaction to sell or furnish, or the sale of, or the furnishing of, goods or services evidenced by a retail installment contract or a revolving account.

(7) "Retail installment contract" or "contract" means an in strument or instruments creating a purchase money security in terest. It does not include a revolving account or an instrument reflecting a sale pursuant thereto.

(8) "Revolving account" or "account" means an instrument or instruments prescribing the terms of retail installment transactions which may be made thereafter from time to time pursuant thereto, under which the buyer's total unpaid balance thereunder, whenever incurred, is payable in installments over a period of time and under the terms of which a time price differential is to be computed in relation to the buyer's unpaid balance from time to time.

(9) "Cash sale price" means the price for which the seller would have sold or furnished to the buyer, and the buyer would have bought or obtained from the seller, the goods or services which are the subject matter of the retail installment transaction, if such sale had been a sale for cash. The cash sale price may include any applicable taxes and charges for delivery, installations, servic ing, repairs, alterations, or improvements.

(10) "Official fees" means the fees prescribed by law for filing, recording or otherwise perfecting or releasing or satisfying any title or lien retained or taken by a seller in connection with a retail
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(11) "Time price differential" means the amount, however denominated or expressed, paid or payable for the privilege of pur chasing goods or services to be paid for by the buyer in installments; it does not include the amounts, if any, charged for insurance premiums, delinquency charges, attorney's fees, court costs, or official fees.

(12) "Sales finance company" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing retail installment contracts from one or more retail sellers. The term includes but is not limited to a bank, trust company, or industrial loan company, if so engaged. The term does not include the pledge of an aggregate number of such contracts to secure a bona fide loan thereon.

(13) The "holder" of a retail installment contract means the retail seller of the goods or services under the contract or, if the contract is purchased by a sales finance company or other assignee, the sales finance company or other assignee.

(14) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, and any other group however organized.

(b) The rules of statutory construction contained in Chapter 102-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, shall apply to the provisions of this Act.

Section 3. Retail installment contracts.

(a) Every retail installment contract shall be in writing and shall be completed as to all essential provisions prior to the signing thereof by the buyer, except as provided in Paragraph (f) of this Section. The printed portion of the contract, other than instructions for completion, shall be in at least six point type. The contract shall contain substantial ly the following notice in size equal to at least ten point type:

"Notice to the Buyer
"Do not sign this before you read it or if it con tains any blank spaces. You are entitled to an exact copy of the paper you sign. You have the right to pay in advance the full amount due and under certain conditions to obtain a partial refund of the time price differential."

The contract shall contain the names of the seller and the buyer, the place of business of the seller, and the residence or place of business of the buyer as specified by the buyer, and shall set forth the following:
(1) The cash price of the goods or services.
(2) The amount of the buyer's down payment, if any, whether made wholly or in part in money or goods.
(3) The difference between items (1) and (2).

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(4) The amount, if any, of official fees and the cost, if any, to the buyer of any insurance (specifying the types of coverage) the buyer has agreed to procure if the seller has agreed to purchase the insurance and charge the buyer for the cost thereof.

(5) The principal balance owed on the retail installment con tract, which is the sum of items (3) and (4).

(6) The amount or rate of the time price differential.

(7) The time balance owed by the buyer to the seller, which is the sum of items (5) and (6), and except as hereinafter pro vided, the maximum number of installment payments required and the amount and date of each payment necessary to pay such time balance. The foregoing items need not be stated in the sequence or order set forth above and additional paragraphs may be included to explain the computations made in determining the amount to be paid by the buyer.

(b) If the time price differential is stated as a simple annual rate, item (7) of Paragraph (a) hereof need not be stated. The maximum number of payments and the amount and date of each payment need not be separately listed if the payments are stated in terms of a series of scheduled amounts and if the amount of the final payment does not exceed by more than fifty percent (50%) the scheduled amount of any preceding installment; in such cases, the amount of the scheduled final payment shall be stated as the remaining unpaid balance. The initial date for the payment of the first installment may be a calendar date or may refer to the time of delivery or installation.

(c) A retail installment contract need not be contained in a single document. If the contract is contained in more than one document, then one such document may be an original document applicable to purchases of goods or services to be made by the retail buyer from time to time and in such case such document, together with the sales slip, account book or other written statement relating to each purchase, shall set forth all of the information required by Paragraph (a) and shall con stitute the retail installment contract for each such purchase.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the seller under a retail installment contract may charge, receive and collect a time price differential, which shall not exceed the following rates:

On the principal balance, twelve cents per one dollar per year on so much of the principal balance as does not exceed four hundred dollars; and ten cents per one dollar per year on so much of the principal balance as exceeds four hundred dollars. The time price differential under this Paragraph shall be computed on the principal balance of each transaction, as determined under Paragraph (a), item (5) of this Section on contracts payable in successive monthly payments substan tially equal in amount for the period from the date of the contract to and including the date when the final installment thereunder is payable. When a retail installment contract is payable other than in successive monthly payments substantially equal in amount, the time price diff-

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erential may be at the effective rates provided in this Paragraph, having due regard for the schedule of payments. The time price differential may be computed on the basis of a full month for any fractional month period in excess of ten days. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this para graph, a minimum time price differential not in excess of the following amounts may be charged on any retail installment contract; twelve dollars ($12.00) on any retail installment contract involving an initial principal balance of fifty dollars ($50.00) or more; seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) on a retail installment contract involving an initial principal of more than twenty five dollars ($25.00) and less than fifty dollars ($50.00); and five dollars ($5.00) on a retail installment contract involving principal balances of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or less.

(e) The seller shall present a completed copy of the retail install ment contract to the buyer at the time it is signed by the buyer. Any acknowledgment by the buyer of receipt of a copy of the contract shall be in a size equal to at least ten point bold face type and, if contained in the contract, shall appear directly above the buyer's signature.

(f) No retail installment contract shall be signed by the buyer when it contains blank spaces to be filled in after it has been signed except that, if delivery of the goods or services is not made at the time of execution of the contract, the identification of the goods or of services and the due date of the first installment may be left blank and later inserted by the seller in the seller's counterpart of the contract after it has been signed by the buyer. The buyer's written acknowledgment, conforming to the requirements of Paragraph (e) of this Section, of delivery of a copy of a contract shall be presumptive proof, in any action or proceeding, of such delivery and that the contract, when signed, did not contain any blank spaces as herein provided.

(g) The seller under any retail installment contract shall, within thirty days after execution of the contract, deliver or mail or cause to be delivered or mailed to the buyer at his aforesaid address any policy or policies of insurance the seller has agreed to purchase in connection therewith, or in lieu thereof a certificate or certificates of such in surance. The amount, if any, included for insurance shall not exceed the applicable premiums chargeable in accordance with the rates filed with the insurance department; if any such insurance is canceled, unearned insurance premium refunds received by the holder shall be credited to the final maturing installment of the contract except to the extent applied toward the payment for similar insurance protecting the interests of the seller and the holder or either of them. Nothing in this act shall impair or abrogate the right of a buyer to procure insurance from an agent and company of his own selection, as provided by the insurance laws of this state; and nothing contained in this act shall modify, alter or repeal any of the insurance laws of this state. The
term "holder" as used in this act, means the retail seller unless the seller
has assigned the contract, in which case "holder" means the assignee
of such contract at the time of the determination.

(h) If the buyer so requests, the holder shall give or forward to the buyer a receipt for any payment when made in cash.

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(i) Notwithstanding the provisions of any retail installment con tract to the contrary, any buyer may prepay in full at any time before maturity the unpaid balance of any retail installment contract and in so paying such unpaid balance shall receive a refund credit thereon for such anticipation of payments. The amount of such refund shall repre sent at least as great a proportion of the time price differential after first deducting therefrom an acquisition cost of fifteen dollars ($15.00), as the sum of the monthly time balances beginning one month after pre payment is made, bears to the sum of all the monthly time balances under the schedule of payments in the contract. This method of refund upon prepayment is commonly referred to as the "Rule of 78" or the "Sum of the Digits" refund method. Where the amount of such refund credit is less than one dollar ($1.00), no refund need be made.

(j) In a retail installment transaction involving the moderniza tion, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, improvement or construction of real property, the buyer may be charged for and there may be collected from him, or there may be added to the cash sale price, the reasonable fees and costs actually to be paid for construction authorizations and similar permits issued by public agencies.

Section 4. Revolving accounts.

(a) Every revolving account shall be in writing and shall be com pleted prior to the signing thereof by the retail buyer. The printed portion, other than instructions for completion, of any revolving account executed on or after the effective date of this act shall be in at least six point type. Any such account shall contain the names of the seller and the buyer, the place of business of the seller, and the residence or
place of business of the buyer as specified by the buyer, and substantially the following notice in a size equal to at least ten point type:

"Notice to the Buyer
"Do not sign this before you read it or if it con tains any blank spaces. You are entitled to an exact copy of the paper you sign. You have the right to pay in advance the full amount due."

A copy of any account executed on or after the effective date of this act (October 1, 1967) shall be delivered or mailed to the retail buyer by the retail seller prior to the date on which the first payment is due thereunder. Any acknowledgment by the buyer of delivery of a copy of the account shall be in a size equal to at least ten point bold face type
and, if contained in the account, shall appear directly above the buyer's signature. No account executed on or after October 1, 1967, shall be signed by the buyer when it contains blank spaces to be filled in after it has been signed. The buyer's acknowledgment, conforming to the requirements of this Paragraph, of delivery of a copy of an account, shall be presumptive proof, in any action or proceeding, of such delivery and that the account, when signed, did not contain any blank spaces as herein provided. All accounts executed on or after October 1, 1967, shall state the amount of, or the method of calculating, the time price dif ferential to be charged and paid pursuant thereto or shall state that a

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time price differential not in excess of that permitted by this act will be charged and paid pursuant to such account.

(b) The retail seller under a revolving account shall promptly supply the retail buyer thereunder with a statement as of the end of each monthly period (which need not be a calendar month), or other regular period agreed upon by the retail seller and the retail buyer, in which there is any unpaid balance thereunder, which shall recite the
following:

(1) The unpaid balance under the account at the beginning and end of the period.

(2) Unless otherwise furnished by the retail seller to the retail buyer by sales slip, memorandum, or otherwise, the cash price and the date of each purchase during the period.

(3) The payments made by the retail buyer to the retail seller and any other credits to the retail buyer during the period.

(4) The amount of the time price differential, if any. The items need not be stated in the sequence or order set forth above; and additional items may be included to explain the computations made in determining the amount to be paid by the retail buyer.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the seller under a revolving account may charge, receive and collect, a time price differential which shall not exceed fifteen cents per ten dollars ($10.00) per month computed on all amounts unpaid thereunder from month to month (which need not be a calendar month) or other regular period; however, if the amount of the time price differential so com puted shall be less than one dollar ($1.00) for any such month, a time price differential of one dollar ($1.00) for any such month may be charged, received and collected. If the regular period is other than such monthly period or if the unpaid amount is less than or greater than five dollars ($5.00), the permitted time price differential shall be computed proportionately. Such time price differential may be computed for all unpaid balances within a range of not in excess of ten dollars ($10.00) on the basis of the median amount within such range if as so computed such time price differential is applied to all unpaid balances within such range.

Section 5. Mail order and telephone sales. Retail installment con tracts negotiated and entered into by mail or telephone without personal solicitation by salesmen or other representatives of the seller, where a catalog of the seller or other printed solicitation of business, which is distributed and made available generally to the public, clearly sets forth the cash price and other terms of sales to be made through such medium, may be made as provided in this Section. All of the provisions of this act relating to contracts shall apply to such sales except that the seller shall not be required to deliver a copy of the contract to the buyer as provided in Section 3, Paragraph (e) of this act, and if the contract when received by the seller contains any blank spaces the seller may insert in the appropriate blank space the amounts of money and other

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terms which are set forth in the seller's catalog or other printed solici tation which is then in effect. In lieu of presenting the buyer with a copy of the contract as provided in Section 3, Paragraph (e) of this act, the seller shall furnish to the buyer a written statement of any items inserted in the blank spaces in the contract received from the buyer.

Section 6. Delinquency charges, attorney's fees and court costs. A retail installment contract may provide for payment by the buyer of a delinquency charge on any installment which is not paid within ten days from the date such payment is due. Such charge may not exceed five percent (5%) of such installment or five dollars ($5.00), which ever is less. A delinquent charge shall not be collected more than once for the same default. A retail installment contract or a revolving account may provide for the payment of reasonable attorney's fees if referred for collection to an attorney not a salaried employee of the retail seller and for the payment of court costs.

Section 7. Transfer of contracts.

(a) Any retail seller may assign, pledge, hypothecate, or otherwise transfer a retail installment contract or revolving account to any person, firm or corporation on such terms and conditions and for such price as may be mutually agreed upon. Unless the buyer has notice of the assign ment, payment thereunder made by the buyer to the last known owner of the contract or account shall be binding on all subsequent owners thereof.

(b) In no event will any such assignment bar any right of action against the seller arising as a result of the provisions of this act or will any such assignment bar any defense against the sales finance company or other assignee arising as a result of the provisions of Sub section 10 (b) of this act.

Section 8. Deficiency. When any goods have been repossessed after default in accordance with Georgia Code Chapter 109 A-9-5, the seller or holder shall not be entitled to recover a deficiency against said buyer unless within ten days after said repossession, he forwards by registered or certified mail to the address of the buyer shown on the contract, or later designated by said buyer, a notice of the seller's or holder's in tention to pursue a deficiency claim against said buyer. Said notice shall
also advise the buyer of his rights of redemption, as well as his right to demand a public sale of said repossessed goods. In the event said buyer exercises his right to demand a public sale of said goods, he shall in writing so advise the seller or holder of his election by registered or certified mail addressed to the seller or holder at the address from which the seller's or holder's notice emanated, within ten days after the posting of the original seller's or holder's notice.

In the event of election of such public sale by the buyer, the seller or holder shall dispose of said repossessed goods at a public sale as provided by law, to be held in the state and county where the original sale took place, or the state and county where the goods were repossessed,, or the state and county of the buyer's residence, at the seller's election.

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This Section is cumulative of Georgia Code Chapter 109 A-9-5, and provides cumulative additional rights and remedies which must be ful filled before any deficiency claim will lie against a buyer, and nothing herein shall be deemed to repeal said Code Chapter.

Section 9. Penalties.

(a) Any person who shall wilfully and intentionally violate any provision of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon convic tion thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first offense and shall be punished as for a mis demeanor upon conviction for subsequent offenses.

(b) A violation of Section 3 (d) shall bar recovery of any finance charge, delinquency or collection charge on the contract. A violation of Section 4 (c) shall bar recovery of any finance charge, delinquency or collection charge stated on or collected in connection with the statement on which any such violation shall occur.

(c) In case of a wilful violation of any provision of this act, with respect to any transaction, the retail buyer in such transaction may recover from the person committing such violation (or may set off or counterclaim in any action by such person) a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00), or double the time price differential and any de linquency charge and any attorney's fees and court costs charged and paid with respect to such transaction, but the retail seller may recover from the retail buyer an amount equal to the cash price of the goods or services in such transaction and the cost of any insurance purchased by the retail seller for the retail buyer in connection therewith.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, any failure to comply with any provisions of Subsection 3 (d) of this act may be cor rected within ten days after the date of execution of the retail install ment contract by the buyer, and if so corrected, neither the seller nor the holder is subject to any penalty under this Section.

Section 10. Construction of Act. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed so as to amend, modify, supersede or repeal an act relating to charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds, approved March 16, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 577), as now or hereafter amended.
Section 11. Prior contracts not affected. The provisions of this act shall not make unlawful contracts or accounts in effect prior to October 1, 1967.
Section 12. Waiver. Any waiver of the provisions of this act shall be unenforceable and void.
Section 13. Effective date. The provisions of this act shall become effective on October 1, 1967.
Section 14. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act shall be declared or adjudged

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invalid or unconsitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, sub section, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconsitutional was not originally a part hereof.

Section 15. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th offered the following amendment to the committee substitute:
Senator Maclntyre of 40th moves to amend Committee Substitute to HB 224 as follows:
By inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to provide the procedure connected therewith", the following:
"to provide that the buyer shall have the right to cancel a home solicitation sale agreement for a certain period of time after the agreement has been signed by the buyer;".
By renumbering subparagraphs 13 and 14 of Section 2 (a) as subparagraphs 14 and 15 of Section 2 (a), respectively.
By adding a new renumbered subparagraph 13 of Section 2 (a) to read as follows:
"(13) 'Home solicitation sale' means a consumer credit sale in which the purchase price is payable in installments and the seller or his representative solicits the sale in person, and the buyer's agreement or offer to purchase is made at a home other than that of the person soliciting the sale, and the contract is signed at the time of such solicitation."
By renumbering Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, as Sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, respectively.
By adding a new renumbered Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 6. Home solicitation sales.
(a) The buyer shall have the right to cancel a home solicitation sale agreement until midnight of the day after the day on which the buyer signs the agreement.
(b) Notice of cancellation under this Section shall be given to the seller at the place of business as set forth in the agreement by certified mail, return receipt requested, which shall be posted not later than midnight on the day following execution of the agreement.

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(c) In the event of cancellation pursuant to this Section, the installment seller shall refund to the buyer within ten (10) days after such cancellation all deposits, including any down payment made under the agreement, and redeliver any goods traded in to the seller on account or in contemplation of the home solicitation sale agreement.

(d) In the event of cancellation pursuant to this Section, the seller shall have the right to charge the buyer five percent (5%) of the gross sales price of the merchandise purchased by the buyer, or $25.00, whichever is less, as liquidated damages. The seller shall also be entitled to reclaim and the buyer shall return, whenever possible, the home solicitation agreement. The buyer shall incur no additional liability for cancellation pursuant to this Section.

(e) If the buyer has received the merchandise sold, the buyer must return that merchandise unused, in the same condition as received by the buyer. The seller shall pick up the merchandise at the place sold within a reasonable time after notice of cancellation, and the seller shall receive from the buyer at that time the actual cost of picking up the merchandise, or $5.00, whichever is less.

(f) Notice of cancellation given by the buyer need not take any particular form and however expressed, is effective if it indi cates the intention of the buyer not to be bound by the home solicita tion sale.

(g) The provision of this Section shall not apply to any con tract for services if the services are performed or to goods which have been so altered as a result of the contract as to be unsuitable for resale by the seller, if such services are performed or goods altered prior to receipt of notice by the seller."

On the adoption of the amendment to the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment to the substitute was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 33, nays 5, and the substitute was adopted as amended.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 4.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

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SR 110. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd and Gillis of the 20th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee to study the feasi bility of establishing a central computerized criminal records system for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HB 225. By Mr. Jones of the 112th: A bill to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for statutory construction; to provide requirements and prohibitions as to retail installment contracts; to provide for finance charge limita tions; to provide for the transfer of contracts; to provide that no assign ment shall cut off any right of action or defense arising as a result of the provisions of Subsections 8 (b) of this act; to provide for credit upon anticipation of payments; to provide for refinancing retail install ment contracts and the method thereof; to provide for cumulative and supplemental rights relating to repossessions; to provide for penalties; to provide that any waiver of the provisions of this act shall be un enforceable and void; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes .
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act".
Section 2. Definitions, (a) Unless clearly indicated otherwise by the context, the following words when used in this act, for the purposes of this act, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section:

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(1) "Motor vehicle" means any device or vehicle including automobiles, motorcycles, motor trucks, trailers, and all other ve hicles operated over the public highways and streets of this state and propelled by power other than muscular power, but does not include traction engines, road rollers, implements of husbandry and other agricultural equipment and such vehicles as run only upon a track.

(2) "Retail buyer" or "buyer" means a person who buys a motor vehicle from a retail seller not principally for the purpose of resale, and who executes a retail installment contract in connection there with or a person who succeeds to the rights and obligations of such person.

(3) "Retail installment seller" or "seller" means a person en gaged in the business of selling motor vehicles to retail buyers in retail installment transactions.

(4) (i) "Retail installment transaction" means any transaction evidenced by a retail installment contract.

(ii) "Time sale price" means the cash sale price of a motor vehicle, the amount included for insurance and other benefits if a separate charge is made therefor, official fees and finance charges.

(5) "Retail installment contract" or "contract" means an in strument or instruments creating a purchase money security in terest.

(6) "Cash sale price" means the price stated in a retail install ment contract for which the seller would have sold to the buyer, and the buyer would have bought from the seller, the motor vehicle which is the subject matter of the retail installment contract, if such sale had been a sale for cash instead of a retail installment transaction. The cash sale price may include any taxes, registration, certificate of title, license and other fees and charges for accesso ries and their installation and for delivery, servicing, repairing, or improving the motor vehicle.

(7) "Official fees" means the fees prescribed by law for filing, recording or otherwise perfecting and releasing or satisfying a retained title or a lien created by a retail installment contract.

(8) "Finance charge" means the amount agreed upon between the buyer and the seller, as limited herein, to be added to the cash sale price, the amount, if any, included for insurance and other benefits, if a separate charge is made therefor, and official fees, in determining the time sale price.

(9) "Sales finance company" means a person engaged in the business of purchasing retail installment contracts from one or more retail sellers. The term includes but is not limited to a bank, trust company, or industrial loan company, if so engaged. The term does

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not include the pledge of an aggregate number of such contracts to secure a bona fide loan thereon.

(10) "The holder" of a retail installment contract means the retail seller of the motor vehicle under the contract or, if the contract is purchased by a sales finance company or another as signee, the sales finance company or other assignee.

(11) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation, association, and any other group however organized.

(12) "Purchase price" means the time balance shown in the contract plus the down payment.
(b) The rules of statutory construction contained in Chapter 102-1 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, shall apply to the provisions of this act.
Section 3. Requirements and prohibitions as to retail installment contracts, (a) A retail installment contract shall be in writing, shall be signed by both the buyer and the seller and shall be completed as to all essential provisions prior to the signing of the contract by the buyer.
(b) The printed portion of the contract, other than instructions for completion, shall be in at least six point type. The contract shall con tain, in a size equal to at least ten point type, the following:
(1) A specific statement that liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage caused to others is not included, if that is the case; and
(2) The following notice:
"Notice to the Buyer
"Do not sign this contract before you read it or if it contains any blank spaces. You are entitled to an exact copy of the contract you sign."
(c) The seller shall present a completed copy of the contract to the buyer at the time it is signed by the buyer. Unless the seller does so, a buyer who has not accepted delivery of the motor vehicle shall have the right to rescind his agreement and to receive a refund of all payments made and return of all goods traded in to the seller on account of or in contemplation of the contract, or if such goods cannot be re turned, the value thereof. Any acknowledgment by the buyer of receipt of a copy of the contract shall be in a size equal to at least ten point bold face type, and, if contained in the contract, shall appear directly above the buyer's signature. This Subsection provides cumulative addi tional rights and is cumulative of Georgia Code Section 109A-2-302.

(d) The contract shall contain the names of the seller and the buyer, the place of business of the seller, the residence or place of business of

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the buyer as specified by the buyer and a description of the motor vehicle including its make, year model, model and identification number or marks.

(e) The contract shall contain the following itemized information:

(1) The cash sale price of the motor vehicle;
(2) The amount of the buyer's down payment, and whether made in money or goods, or partly in money and partly in goods;

(3) The difference between items (1) and (2);
(4) The amount, if any, included for insurance and other benefits specifying the types of coverage and benefits;
(5) The amount of license, taxes and official fees, if any;
(6) The principal balance, which is the sum of items (3), (4) and (5) of this paragraph;
(7) The amount of the finance charge;

(8) The time balance, which is the sum of items (6) and (7), payable in installments by the buyer to the seller, the number of installments, the amount of each installment and the due date or period thereof.
The items need not be stated in the sequence or order set forth above, and additional items may be included to explain the computation made in determining the amount to be paid by the retail buyer.

(f) The amount, if any, included for insurance, which may be pur chased by the holder of the retail installment contract, shall not exceed the applicable premiums chargeable in accordance with the rates filed with the insurance department. If dual interest insurance on the motor vehicle is purchased by the holder, it shall, within thirty days after execution of the retail installment contract, send or cause to be sent to the buyer a policy or policies or certificate of insurance, written by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, clearly setting forth the amount of the premium, the kind or kinds of insurance, the coverages and all the terms, exceptions, limitations, restrictions and conditions of the contract or contracts of insurance.

Nothing in this act shall impair or abrogate the right of a buyer as defined herein to procure insurance from an agent and company of his own selection as provided by the insurance laws of this state, and nothing contained in this act shall modify, amend, alter or repeal any of the insurance laws of the state.

(g) If any insurance is cancelled, or the premium adjusted, unearned insurance premium refunds received by the holder shall be credited to

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the final maturing installment of the contract except to the extent applied toward payment for a similar insurance protecting the interests of the buyer and the holder or either of them.

(h) The holder may, if the contract or refinancing agreement so provides, collect a delinquency charge on any installment which is not paid within ten days from the date such payment is due. Such charge may not exceed five percent of such installment, or five dollars, which ever is less. A delinquent charge shall not be collected more than once for the same default. In addition to such delinquency and collection charge, the contract may provide for the payment of reasonable attor neys' fees where such contract is referred for collection to an attorney not a salaried employee of the holder of the contract, plus the court costs.

(i) No retail installment contract shall be signed by any party thereto when it contains blank spaces to be filled in after it has been signed except that, if delivery of the motor vehicle is not made at the time of the execution of the contract, the identifying numbers or marks of the motor vehicle or similar information and the due date of the first installment may be left blank and later inserted by the seller in the seller's counterpart of the contract after it has been signed by the buyer. The buyer's written acknowledgment, conforming to the requirements of Paragraph (c) of this Section, of delivery of a copy of a contract shall be presumptive proof of such delivery in any action or proceeding by or against the holder of the contract, and that the contract, when signed, did not contain any blank spaces except as provided herein.

(j) If the buyer so requests, the holder shall give or forward to the buyer a receipt for any payment when made in cash.

Section 4. Finance charge limitation, (a) Notwithstanding the pro visions of any other law, the finance charge, exclusive of insurance, and other benefits and official fees, shall not exceed the following rates:

Class 1. Any new motor vehicle designated by the manufac turer by a year model not earlier than the year in which the sale is made--$8 per $100 per year.

Class 2. Any new motor vehicle not in Class 1 and any used motor vehicle designated by the manufacturer by a year model of the same or not more than two years prior to the year in which the sale is made--$11 per $100 per year.

Class 3. Any used motor vehicle not in Class 2 and designated by the manufacturer by a year model not more than four years prior to the year in which the sale is made--$15 per $100 per year.

Class 4. Any used motor vehicle not in Class 2 or Class 3 and designated by the manufacturer by a year model more than four years prior to the year in which the sale is made--$17 per $100 per
year.

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(b) Such finance charge shall be computed on the principal balance as determined under Section 3, Paragraph (e) of this act on contracts payable in successive monthly payments substantially equal in amount. Such finance charge may be computed on the basis of a full month for any fractional month period in excess of ten days. A minimum finance charge of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) may be charged on any retail installment transaction.

(c) When a retail installment contract provides for unequal or irregular installment payments, the finance charge may be at a rate which will provide the same yield as is permitted on monthly payment contracts under Paragraphs (a) and (b), having due regard for the schedule of payments.

(d) Any sales finance company may purchase or acquire or agree to purchase or acquire from any seller any contract on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between them. Unless the buyer has notice of the assignment of his contract, payment thereunder made by the buyer to the last known holder of such contract shall be binding upon all subsequent holders.

(e) In no event will any such assignment bar any right of action against the seller arising as a result of the provisions of this act or will any such assignment bar any defense against the sales finance company or other assignee arising as a result of the provisions of subsection 8 (b) of this act.

Section 5. Credit upon anticipation of payments. Notwithstanding the provisions of any retail installment contract to the contrary, any buyer may pay in full at any time before maturity the debt of any retail installment contract and, in so paying such debt, shall receive a refund credit thereon for such anticipation of payments. The amount of such refund shall represent at least as great a proportion of the finance charge after first deducting from such finance charge an acquisition cost of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), as the sum of the monthly time balance after the month in which prepayment is made, bears to the sum of all the monthly time balances under the schedule of payments in the contract. This method of refund upon prepayment is commonly referred to as the "Rule of 78" or the "Sum of the Digits" refund method. Where the amount of credit is less than one dollar ($1.00), no refund need be made.
Section 6. Refinancing retail installment contract. The holder of a contract, upon request by the buyer, may extend the scheduled due date of all or any part of any installment or installments, or deferred payment or payments, or renew or restate the unpaid time balance of such contract, the amount of the installments and the time schedule therefor and may collect for such extension, deferment, renewal or re statement a refinance charge computed as follows: In the event the unpaid time balance of the contract is extended, deferred, renewed or restated, the holder may compute the refinance charge on such amount by adding to the unpaid time balance the cost for insurance and other benefits incidental to the refinancing plus any accrued delinquency and collection charges after deducting any refund which may be due the buyer at the time of the renewal or restatement by prepayment pursuant

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to Section 5 of this act, at the rate of the finance charge specified in Section 4, Paragraph (a) of this act, and by reclassifying the motor ve hicle by its then year model, for the term of the refinancing agreement, but otherwise subject to the provisions of this act governing computa tion of the original finance charge. The provisions of this act relating to minimum finance charges under Section 4, Paragraph (b) of this act and acquisition costs under the refund schedule in Section 5 of this act shall not apply in calculating refinance charges on the contract extended, deferred, renewed or restated. If all unpaid installments are deferred for not more than two months, the holder may, at his election, charge and collect for such deferment an amount equal to the difference between the refund required for prepayment in full under Section 5 of this act as of the scheduled due date, of the first deferred installment, and the refund required for prepayment in full as of one month prior to said date, times the number of months in which no scheduled payment is made.

Section 7. Deficiency. When any motor vehicle has been repos sessed after default in accordance with Georgia Code Chapter 109A-9-5, the seller or holder shall not be entitled to recover a deficiency against said buyer unless within ten days after said repossession, he forwards by registered or certified mail to the address of the buyer shown on the contract, or later designated by said buyer, a notice of the seller's or holder's intention to pursue a deficiency claim against said buyer. Said notice shall also advise the buyer of his rights of redemption, as well as his right to demand a public sale of said repossessed motor vehicle. In the event said buyer exercises his right to demand a public sale of said goods, he shall in writing so advise the seller or holder of his election by registered or certified mail addressed to the seller or holder at the address from which the seller's or holder's notice emanated, within ten days after the posting of the original seller's or holder's notice.

In the event of election of such public sale by the buyer, the seller or holder shall dispose of said repossessed motor vehicle at a public sale as provided by law, to be held in the state and county where the original sale took place, or the state and county where the motor vehicle was repossessed, or the state and county of the buyer's residence, at the seller's election.

This Section is cumulative of Georgia Code Chapter 109A-9-B, and provides cumulative additional rights and remedies which must be ful filled before any deficiency claim will lie against a buyer, and nothing herein shall be deemed to repeal said Code Chapter.

Section 8. Penalties, (a) Any person who shall wilfully and in tentionally violate any provision of this act shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first offense and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor upon conviction for subsequent offenses.

(b) A violation of Section 4 of this act by the seller or holder shall bar recovery of any finance charge, delinquency or collection charge on the contract.

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(c) In case of a wilful violation of any provision of this act, with respect to any transaction, the buyer in such transaction may recover from the person committing such violation (or may set off or counter claim in any action by such person) a minimum of one hundred dollars ($100.00), or double the time price differential and any delinquency charge and any attorneys' fees and court costs charged and paid with respect to such transaction, but the seller may recover from the buyer an amount equal to the cash price of the goods or services in such transaction and the cost of any insurance purchased by the seller for the buyer in connection therewith.

(d) Notwithstanding the provision of this Section, any failure to comply with any provision of Section 4 of this act may be corrected within ten days after the date of execution of the retail installment contract by the buyer, and, if so corrected, neither the seller nor the holder is subject to any penalty under this Section.

Section 9. Waiver. Any waiver of the provisions of this act shall be unenforceable and void.

Section 10. Effective date. This act shall become effective on Oc tober 1, 1967.

Section 11. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act shall be declared or adjudged in valid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof.

Section 12. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 36, nays 5, and the sub stitute was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 5.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th, Johnson of the 40th, Lane of the 64th, Rush of the 75th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the par-

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ticipation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Educational Matters offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", approved January 24, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3). as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the participation by the State Government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", approved January 24, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 3), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from Section 22 (B) (2) the following:
", provided, however, that the share of the estimated cost of the State-wide minimum foundation program to be paid by local funds shall thereafter be increased at the beginning of each subsequent fiscal school year by one percentage point per year for four years, so that commencing with the 1967-70 fiscal school year the State wide cost of the minimum foundation program shall be shared on the basis of eighty percent (80%) State funds and twenty percent (20%) local funds.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
", provided, however, that the share of the estimated cost of the State-wide minimum foundation program to be paid by local funds shall thereafter be increased at the beginning of each sub sequent fiscal school year by one percentage point per year for two years, so that commencing with the 1967-68 fiscal school year the State-wide cost of the minimum foundation program shall be shared on the basis of eighty-two percent (82%) State funds and eighteen percent (18%) local funds.",
so that when so amended Section 22 (B) (2) shall read as follows:
"(2) The State Board of Education shall determine the portion of the estimated cost of the State-wide minimum foundation pro gram to be paid by local funds by multiplying the estimated cost of the State-wide minimum foundation program for the school year by the percentage share of the cost of such State-wide pro gram to be paid by local funds on a State-wide basis, provided, however, that the share of the estimated cost of the State-wide minimum foundation program to be paid by local funds shall

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thereafter be increased at the beginning of each subsequent fiscal school year by one percentage point per year for two years, so that commencing with the 1967-68 fiscal school year the State wide cost of the minimum foundation program shall be shared on the basis of eighty-two percent (82%) State funds and eighteen percent (18%) local funds."

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 29, nays 7, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 7.

The bill, having received the requisite constiutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 232. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 47-210, relating to the salaries and fees of the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the House of Representa tives, so as to provide annual compensation and allowances for the secretary of the Senate and the clerk of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 232 as follows:
By striking from Section 1 the figure "9,000.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "10,000.00".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th, Busbee of the 79th, Irvin of the llth, Lane of the 64th, Moate of the 39th, Matthews of the 29th, Jones of the 76th and others:
A bill to be entitled an Act to amend an Act providing for equal pay for both males and females for comparable work on jobs which have comparable requirements relating to skill, effort and responsibility, so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to enforce the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 7.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Senator Adams of the 26th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 653.

HB 411. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner, so as to change the authority of the commissioner rela tive to buildings constituting a special hazard, certificates of occupancy, flammable substances constituting a special hazard; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 588. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Stone Mountain Memorial As sociation Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed $15,000,000.00; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 463. By Mr. Dodson of the 107th:
A bill to amend the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide for optional payment of sales and use tax imposed upon lessees of tangible personal property by permitting a lump sum payment of such tax at the inception of a lease based upon the fair market value of the tangible property leased; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 482. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 56-8B, relating to agents, solicitors, brokers, counselors, and adjusters, so as to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to issue a special adjuster's license to certain qualified persons; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 256. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a non-profit corporation known as the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation, so as to change the provisions relating to interest on loans guaranteed by the corpora tion; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 279. By Messrs. Harrington and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing State loans or grants to counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to authorize State grants to certain counties to aid in defraying the cost of property valuation and equalization programs for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 342. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960", so as to provide for the payment of the amount of tax withheld from employees' wages on a monthly basis under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 634. By Mr. Vaughn of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 13-20 relating to the regulation of the business of banking, so as to change the provisions relating to the reserve required to be maintained by banks; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 525. By Messrs. Snow and Crowe of the 1st, Harris and Vaughan of the 14th, Dickinson of the 27th and others:
A bill for publication or distribution of a statement of financial condi tion of each incorporated municipality; and for other purposes.
Senator Wesberry of the 37th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 525 by adding in the first and second sentences of section 1 immediately after the words "balance sheet" the following "and statement of revenues and expenditures".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HE, 149. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of a certain tract of stateowned property to Pickens County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.
Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 787 by striking from Section 4 the phrase "and that the municipality has performed the following two services" and in serting in lieu thereof the phrase "or that the municipality has per formed the following two services".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, Senator Spinks of the 9th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews

Broun Carter Coggin

Cox Dean Eldridge

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Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Kennedy Lee

London McGill Minish Padgett Pennington

Plunkett Rowan Spinks Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Chapman
Conway Gardner Hall Hensley

Holloway Johnson, of 42nd Kilpatrick
Knight Maclntyre Miller Searcey

Shea Smalley Smith of 34th
Stephens Ward Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 24, nays 20.

The bill, having failed to received the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
Senator Rowan of the 8th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 787.

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th and others: A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Retirement moves to amend HB 84 as follows:
By striking from paragraph (5) of Section 1 the following:
"It also shall include active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and Georgia National Guard Service, but no military service shall be creditable in excess of five years. It also shall include service as Justice or Judge of the Appellate Courts of this State, service as Judge or Solicitor General of the Superior Courts of this State, and service as Judge or Solicitor of a city court, county court, or similar court by whatever name called, if such city, county or similar court has county-wide juris diction and is empowered to conduct trials by jury and try persons for State offenses."
By striking paragraph (12) of Section 1 in its entirety and in serting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (12) to read as follows:
"(12) 'Staff Members' shall mean (a) The Secretary of the Senate, (b) The Clerk of the House of Representatives, (c) The Doorkeeper of the Senate, (d) The Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives, (e) The Messenger of the Senate and (f) the Messenger of the House of Representatives."

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By striking paragraph (1) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) to read as follows:
"(1) Any member of the System who has attained age 65 and has completed 8 or more years of creditable service shall be re tired by the Board on a retirement allowance upon his written application therefor, and shall thereupon become a beneficiary of the System, provided he is no longer in the service of the State whether as a member of the General Assembly or otherwise. The date of retirement shall be the first day of a calendar month which occurs not less than 80 days nor more than 90 days sub sequent to the filing of such application. Any member of the System who has completed 8 or more years of creditable service and who has attained age 60 may elect to retire prior to age 65. In such event, however, his retirement allowance shall be reduced 5% for each year below age 65."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 4, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 12.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the House of Representatives.

SB 126.

SB 193.

SB 181. SB 183. SB 184. SB 189. SB 192.

SR 27. SR 79. SR 88. SR 110. SR 112.

Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administra tive Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as

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Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:

SB 115. SB 172.

Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District Chairman.

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th: A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.
Senator Adams of the 26th moved that HR 120 be recommitted to the Com mittee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government.
On the motion to recommit, the ayes were 30, nays 7, and the motion pre vailed.
HB 561. By Messrs. Hale of the 1st, Steis of the 100th, Harris of the 118th and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to provide for a tax on each deed, instrument or other writing by which any real estate is sold, transferred or conveyed when the con sideration or value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00; to provide for an entry on the deed evidencing the payment of such tax; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that HB 561 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone, the ayes were 30, nays 5, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Webb of the llth asked unanimous consent that the following bill of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Judiciary and recommitted to the Committee on Retirement:
HB 506. By Mr. Rush of the 75th:
A bill to amend an act creating the office of solicitor-general emeritus, so as to provide a minimum salary to be paid a solicitor-general emeritus who is 65 years of age or over; and for other purposes.

The consent was granted.
Senator Johnson of the 42nd moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Journal, Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday, March 16, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment this morning at 9:00 o'clock, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Bill Lacy, pastor, First Baptist Church, Hapeville, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's proceedings had been read and found correct.
Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:
HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th: A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
Senator Adams of the 26th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following bill of the House:

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for equal pay for both males and females for comparable work on jobs, so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the commissioner of Labor to enforce the provisions of this Act; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the ayes were 21, nays 7, and the motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the House and Senate to-wit:

SR 46. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro vide for the composition of the State Senate; the manner of election of State Senators; and for other purposes.

SB 67. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner and other taxing officials may furnish to the taxing officials of other states tax infor mation to be used for tax purposes; and for other purposes.

SB 72. By Senator Smalley of the 28th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2501 relating to the Court of Appeals, so as to remove the requirement that all criminal cases shall be assigned to one division; and for other purposes.

SB 85. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to enact the Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967; and for other purposes.

SB 94. By Senators Padgett of the 23rd and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the issuance of automobile license tags to disabled veterans, so as to provide for the issuance of license tags to certain other disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

SB 166. By Senators Gillis of the 20th, Cox of the 21st and Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an Act making provisions for coverage of certain officers and employees of political subdivisions of the state under the Old-Age & Survivor's Insurance provisions approved December 21, 1953, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 33. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Ward of the 39th and others:
A bill to amend an act to establish the Criminal Court of Atlanta, so as to empower and authorize the governing authority of Fulton County to fix the salaries of the Judges and the Solicitor-General within the mini mum and maximum limitations; and for other purposes.

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The House has adopted the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 303. By Messrs. Wells of the 30th and others: A resolution commending the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; and for other purposes.
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:
SB 103. By Senator Holley of the 22nd: A bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, so as to provide for an exception to driving on the right side of the road way; and for other purposes.
SB 46. By Senators Fincher of the 51st and Moore of the 31st: A bill to provide for the safeguarding of the public health, safety, and welfare by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production, dis tribution and use of drugs, medicines, poisons, etc.; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House to-wit:
HB 202. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Moore of the 12th and Irvin of the llth: A bill to amend an act creating the Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the terms of court for said counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
HB 203. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn and Malone of the 117th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 95-19, relative to grade crossing elimina tion; and for other purposes.
HB 678. By Messrs. Palmer, Vaughn, Smith and Malone of the 117th and Harris of the 118th: A bill to reincorporate the City of Clarkston in the County of DeKalb; so as to create a new charter; and for other purposes.
HB 672. By Mr. Smith of the 54th: A bill to amend an Act creating the City Court of Swainsboro, so as to change the name of the City Court; and for other purposes.

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HB 82. By Messrs. Hutchinson of the 79th and Chandler of the 47th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System, so as to provide that no person shall become a member on certain dates; and for other purposes.

HB 289. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Newton County into the office of Tax Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 290. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to place the Clerk of the Superior Court of Newton County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis; and for other purposes.
HB 286. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th: A bill to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Newton County; and for other purposes.
HB 605. By Mr. Snow of the 1st: A bill to create the Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; and for other purposes.
HB 138. By Messrs. Williams of the 16th and Johnson of the 40th: A bill to provide for the use of speed detection devices by counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
HB 157. By Mr. Harris of the 85th: A bill to amend an act known as the "Appellate Practice Act of 1965", so as to redefine what judgments shall be subject to review; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House to-wit:

HB 313. By Messrs. Northcutt of the 35th, Leggett of the 21st and others:
A bill to amend an Act relating to the revocation and suspension of drivers and chauffeurs licenses and any other provision of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act to the contrary; and for other purposes.

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HB 497. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Sims of the 131st and others:
A bill to fix the salaries of the Judges of Juvenile Courts in counties of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute as amended to the following bill of the House:

HB 287. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act repealing an act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th and others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relating to process and service; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the report of the Conference Committees on the following bills of the House and Senate:

HB 326. By Messrs. Howard and McDaniell of the 101st and Henderson of the 102nd:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the City of Powder Springs, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes.

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political subdivisions thereof; and for other purposes.

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The following bills and resolutions were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 195. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Wesberry of the 37th, Dean of the 6th, Kennedy of the 4th and others:
A bill to amend an act to be known as the "Georgia Health Code"; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare.

SB 196. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Kidd of the 25th:
A bill defining the practice of dentistry, as amended, so as to provide that it shall not constitute the practice of dentistry for any person to take impressions or repair dentures, under the supervision of a licensed dentist; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Health & Welfare.

SR 113. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Plunkett of the 30th:
A resolution creating the University System Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 114. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Adams of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th, Rowan of the 8th and others:
A resolution creating the Institutions and Mental Health Study Com mittee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 115. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Young of the 13th, Kennedy of the 4th and Gardner of the 1st: A resolution creating an Educational Matters Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
SR 116. By Senator Spinks of the 9th, Minish of the 48th, Lee of the 47th, Miller of the 43rd and others:
A resolution amending Senate Resolution No. 3 of the 1967 Session relative to officers, employees, and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes. Referred to Committee on Rules.

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SR 118. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution to amend Senate Resolution No. 3 of the 1967 Session relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

SR 120. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th, Holloway of the 12th, Rowan of the 8th, Conway of the 41st and others:
A resolution creating an interim study committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following resolution was read and adopted:

SR 117. By Senator Carter of the 14th:
A resolution commending and congratulating the Union High School "Yellow Jackets" Boys Basketball Team of Leslie, Georgia, for winning the State Class "C" Championship; and for other purposes.

The following bills and resolutions were read the second time:

HB 176. By Mr. Westlake of the 119th:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-310, relating to the deposit required for foreign and alien insurers, so as to authorize the Commissioner to require additional deposits; and for other purposes.

HB 792. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Art Commission, so as to increase the membership; and for other purposes.

HB 793. By Messrs. Edwards of the 57th, Thomas of the 77th and Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, so as to authorize a majority of the members of the board to remove any member who misses two consecutive regular or called meetings, except for certain reasons; and for other purposes.

HR 243. By Mr. Turner of the 123rd and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the feasibility of establishing a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

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HE 260. By Mr. Russell of the 92nd:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement affecting certain real estate located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 267. By Mr. Smith of the 54th:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to negotiate for the cancellation of leases on the property owned by the State which is the square in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.

HR 269. By Messrs. Cook of the 123rd and Lee of the 79th:
A resolution re-establishing an interim study committee to study the feasibility of establishing a central computerized criminal records system for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 194. By Senators Miller of the 43rd and Conway of the 41st:
A bill relating to selection of jurors and exemptions from jury duty, as amended, so as to change the method of selecting grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.

HR 255. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A resolution creating the "State Planning Committee on Law Enforce ment and the Administration of Justice"; and for other purposes.

HB 87. By Mr. Nessmith of the 64th:
A bill to amend an act to establish a retirement system for aged and incapacitated teachers in the State Public Schools and other State Sup ported Schools; and for other purposes.

HB 578. By Messrs. Leggett of the 31st and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill known as the "Building-Construction Safeguards Act"; to provide safeguards for workmen on building construction; to regulate scaffold ing, pulleys, hoists, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 713. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide the procedure for appointment of such additional member; and for other purposes.

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HB 767. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to create the Georgia Commission for the Development of the Chattahoochee River Basin; and for other purposes.

HB 783. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed twenty-five million dollars; and for other purposes.

HB 832. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd, Matthews of the 29th and others:
A bill to be entitled an act to amend an act; so as to authorize the Secretary of State to make available the official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 114. By Mr. Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensation; for elective officials of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

HB 199. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Barber of the 24th and others:
A bill to define dual control driver education motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 410. By Mr. Conner of the 91st: A bill to amend the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the Comptroller-General's office and all departments thereunder; and for other purposes.
HB 683. By Messrs. Nessmith and Lane of the 64th and others: A bill to amend an act providing an additional exemption from the taxes imposed by said act on the sale, to persons engaged primarily in pro ducing agricultural crops for sale, of machinery to be used directly and exclusively in planting, cultivating and harvesting such crops; and for other purposes.
HB 755. By Messrs. Malone and Smith of the 117th, Jenkins of the 119th and Farrar of the 118th: A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956, as amended, so

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as to increase the compensation of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues; and for other purposes.

HB 780. By Messrs. Mixon of the 81st and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of Motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to extend the time when owners shall be required to return and pay such taxes; and for other purposes.

HB 807. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the provisions relating to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 809. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Sycamore, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

HB 810. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Richmond County so as to provide for appointment of a judge and solicitor, so as to provide an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.

HB 811. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Richmond County, and the several elected officers of said county to close their offices on Saturdays, to keep their offices open on certain holidays; and for other purposes.

HB 812. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing City Court of Richmond; and for other purposes.

HB 815. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid Coroners; and for other purposes.

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HB 816. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A bill to change the present method, manner and compensation of the sheriff of Union County; and for other purposes.

HB 817. By Mr. Wamble of the 90th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Cairo in Grady County, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 818. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, and others on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of com pensation; and for other purposes.
HB 819. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for an expense al lowance for said sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 820. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Pickens County on a salary system in lieu of a fee system; and for other purposes.
HB 822. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Pickens County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.
HB 823. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th: A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Gilmer County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes.

HB 825. By Mr. Parker of the 55th:
A bill to create and establish a joint Airport Authority for the City of Sylvania and the County of Screven; and for other purposes.

HB 827. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th:
A bill to amend an act increasing the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Calhoun from 3 to 5, so as to provide

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for the election of the commissioners by the voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.

HB 828. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

HB 830. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 831. By Messrs. Williams, Wood and Cooper of the 16th and Poss of the 17th:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lula by authorizing said city to create a bonded debt of 3 per centum in addition to the debt of 7 per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property in said city; and for other purposes.

HR 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other purposes.

HR 64. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A resolution compensating Mr. Berry Yaughn; and for other purposes.

HR 65. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Ethel Roberts (Berry) Yaughn; and for other purposes.

HR 107. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Ernest Dyer; and for other purposes.

HR 161. By Mr. Hill of the 121st:
A resolution compensating Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Smith; and for other purposes.

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HR 180. By Messrs. Rainey of the 29th, Leggett of the 21st and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A resolution confirming rules and regulations promulgated by the State Game and Fish Commission pursuant to the "Georgia Motorboat Number ing Act"; and for other purposes.

HR 261. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution authorizing the Governor on behalf of the State of Georgia to convey to the City of Clarkesville, an easement for the construction, maintenance and operation of a sewer line over and through State owned property situated in Habersham County and operated as a part of the North Georgia Technical and Vocational School; and for other purposes.

HR 262. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Habersham County; and for other purposes.

HR 266. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to pro vide that a sewerage district may encompass the entire county of Cobb and to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county to construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system therein; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th: A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relating to process and service; and for other purposes.
Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that the Senate insist on its position as to the Committee amendment to HB 158, but recede from its position on the floor amendment thereto.
On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Ap propriations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HR 72. Do Pass. HR 80. Do Pass.
HR 107. Do Pass. HR 161. Do Not Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District,
Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization and Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bills and resolutions of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 477. Do Pass. HB 832. Do Pass. HR 120. Do Pass. HR 238. Do Pass. HR 260. Do Pass. HR 261. Do Pass. HR 262. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Smith of 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bills and

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resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 17. Do Pass by Substitute. SR 26. Do Pass as Amended. SR 50. Do Pass. SR 64. Do Pass. SR 72. Do Pass. SR 74. Do Pass. SR 89. Do Pass as Amended. SR 91. Do Pass. SR 92. Do Pass. SR 93. Do Pass. SR 94. Do Pass. SR 95. Do Pass. SR 111. Do Pass. SR 113. Do Pass. SR 114. Do Pass as Amended. SR 115. Do Pass. SR 116. Do Pass as Amended. SR 118. Do Pass. SR 119. Do Pass. SR 120. Do Pass as Amended. HB 562. Do Pass. HB 767. Do Pass. HR 79. Do Pass. HR 178. Do Pass. HR 86. Do Pass. HR 87. Do Pass.
HR 228. Do Pass as Amended. HR 190. Do Pass. HR 244. Do Pass. HR 248. Do Pass. HR 249. Do Pass.

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HR 255. Do Pass. HR 269. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Shea of 3rd District, Secretary.

Senator Holloway of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 410. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Holloway of 12th District, Chairman.

Senator Pennington of the 45th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agri culture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under con sideration the following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :
HB 683. Do Pass. HR 180. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Pennington of 45th District, Chairman.

Senator Hall of the 52nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Educational Matters, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Educational Matters has had under consideration the

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following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 199. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Hall of 52nd District, Chairman.

Senator Pincher of the 51st District, Chairman of the Committee on Health and Welfare, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Health and Welfare has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 391. Do Pass. HB 793. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted, Fincher of 51st District, Chairman.

Senator Hensley of the 33rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Banking and Finance, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Banking and Finance has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 176. Do Pass. HB 499, Do Pass. HB 585. Do Pass, as Amended. HB 617. Do Pass, by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted, Hensley of 33rd District, Secretary.

Senator Webb of the llth District, Chairman of the Committee on Retire ment, submitted the following report:

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Mr. President:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 713. Do Pass by Substitute.
Respectfully submitted,
Webb of llth District,
Chairman.

Senator Spinks of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry and Labor, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Industry and Labor has had under consideration the following bill of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 578. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Spinks of 9th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments, has had under con sideration the following bills and resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations:
HB 114. Do Pass. HB 299. Do Pass. HB 300. Do Pass. HB 302. Do Pass. HB 374. Do Pass. HB 619. Do Pass. HB 732. Do Pass as Amended. HB 755. Do Pass. HB 784. Do Pass as Amended.

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HB 785. Do Pass.

HB 805. Do Pass.

HB 806. Do Pass.

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HB 807. Do Pass.

HB 809. Do Pass.

HB 810. Do Pass.

HB 811. Do Pass.

HB 812. Do Pass.

HB 815. Do Pass.

HB 816. Do Pass.

HB 817. Do Pass.

HB 818. Do Pass.

HB 819. Do Pass.

HB 820. Do Pass.

HB 822. Do Pass.

HB 823. Do Pass.

HB 825. Do Pass.

HB 827. Do Pass.

HB 828. Do Pass.

HB 830. Do Pass.

HB 831. Do Pass.

HR 266. Do Pass.

HB 404. Do Pass as Amended.

HB 656. Do Pass.

HB 750. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted,

Maclntyre of 40th District,

Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills

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of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 107. Do Pass as Amended. HB 322. Do Pass as Amended.
Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Gillis of the 20th District, Chairman of the Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, submitted the following' report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs, has had under con sideration the following bill of the House, and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
HB 783. Do Pass. Respectfully submitted, Gillis of 20th District, Chairman.

The following local, uncontested bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 195. By Mr. Smith of the 44th:
A bill to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Pike County into the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 532. By Messrs. Cooper of the 103rd, Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and McDaniell of the 101st:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Elizabeth in the County of Cobb, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 658. By Messrs. Stalnaker and Peterson of the 59th: A bill to amend an act creating the City Court of Warner Robins, so as to change the name of the City Court of Warner Robins; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 734. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Butts County, so as to provide that the treasurer of Butts County shall ex officio serve as the clerk of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 736. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to amend an act changing the compensation of the tax collector of Butts County, so as to provide that the tax collector shall be entitled o receive those commissions allowed local tax officials for collecting ad

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valorem taxes of motor vehicles for other taxing jurisdictions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 737. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th: A bill to amend an act placing the treasurer of Butts County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the treasurer; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 782. By Mr. Collins of the 62nd: A bill to amend an act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia, so as to change the corporate limits of said City of Vidalia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 788. By Messrs. Gary, Northcutt and Lee of the 35th: A bill to amend an act creating a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Clayton County, so as to change the final report and

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audit to the board of commissioners requiring "90 days" to read "120 day"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 791. By Mr. Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Statesville, so as to reincorporate the Town of Statesville as the City of Statesville; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 799. By Mr. Ballard of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the Town of Mansfield, so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 800. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th:
A bill to amend an act consolidating and superseding the Town of Gibson, so as to change the terms of the office of mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 641. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to authorize and effectuate the establishment of a merit system for the government of Floyd County to include all employees of the county except as hereinafter provided; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 641 by adding three new subsections immediately fol lowing subsection (s) of Section 2 to be designated subsections (t), (u) and (v) and to read as follows:
"(t) The Warden of the Floyd County Public Works Camp,
"(u) The Purchasing Agent for Floyd County,
"(v) All employees of Registrar's Office.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.
Senator Hall of the 52nd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 641 by striking therefrom Section 7 in its entirety and placing in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this act if it had known such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional."

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Hall of the 62nd further moves to amend HB 641 by adding a new subsection to follow subsection 7 and to be numbered subsection 8 and to read as follows:

"Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 735. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to place the clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 735 by adding in the title after the words "annual salary" the word "supplement".
By striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. In addition to the fees provided for hereinafter for the Clerk of the Superior Court of Butts County, said clerk shall also receive a supplement of $7,500.00 per annum to be paid in equal monthly installments from the funds of Butts County."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and others:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee to the salary system certain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their employees; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 790 by inserting in the title, immediately before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws" the following: "to provide for the compensation of the coroner of such counties;".
By renumbering Section 8 as Section 9, and by adding a new Section immediately following Section 7 to be designated Section 8, to read as follows:
"Section 8. The coroner of such counties shall receive an annual salary, payable monthly, of five thousand five hundred twenty ($5,520.00) dollars in lieu of the fees allowed coroners by law for holding inquests and performing any and all duties as coroner. In addition to said salary, said coroner shall be paid for the cost of fifty (50) gallons of gasoline per month for each month while he is coroner for use in performing his duties as coroner. The payment for such gasoline shall be paid to the coroner by the treasurer from the treasury of such county, and said monthly salary shall be paid from said county treasury by the treasurer at the same time that all other monthly salaries are paid elected county officials."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HB 802. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide an allowance to the tax com missioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.

Senator Adams of the 5th offered the following substitute to HB 802:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an act abolishing the fee system method of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff, and the Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County, and to provide in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers, approved April 5, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3239), so as to provide an allowance to the Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County for additional clerical help; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1
An Act to amend an Act abolishing the fee system method of com pensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Sheriff, and the Tax Commissioner of Mclntosh County, and to provide in lieu thereof an nual salaries for such officers, approved April 5, 1965 (Ga. L. 1965, p. 3239), is hereby amended by striking Section 11 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11, to read as follows:
"Section 11. The Tax Commissioner shall be authorized to employ one (1) assistant and fix the compensation of such as sistant at not to exceed Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) per annum, payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Mclntosh County. Said assistant shall serve at the pleasure of the Tax Commissioner. The Tax Commissioner shall be allowed addi tional compensation up to the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per year for the purpose of employing additional clerical personnel. In the event the Tax Commissioner employs additional personnel to assist him in the performance of his duties requiring expenditure of more than the One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) allowance, he shall compensate such personnel from the compensation heretofore provided for the Tax Commissioner."
Section 2
All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby abolished.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31 nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 507. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Grier of the 131st and others:
A bill to create a system of Traffic Courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000, giving to such courts jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State and offenses against traffic ordinances committed within the territorial jurisdiction of such cities; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to create a system of traffic courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 by the Federal Census of 1960, or by any future Federal Census, giving1 to such courts jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State and offenses against traffic ordinances committed within the territorial jurisdiction of such cities; to provide for the institution of prosecution by summons, in formation or accusation; to provide for the appointment, term of office, and compensation of the judges, clerks, solicitors and other administra tive officers; to provide adequate housing; to establish suitable rules and regulations for the operation of such courts; to provide for the selection of jurors, the payment of costs and the disposition of fines and forfeitures; to provide that the municipal courts of such cities shall not have jurisdiction over traffic offenses and for all other mat ters incidental to such courts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section I, of the Con stitution of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby established in each city of this State having a population of 300,000 or more, according

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to the 1960 Federal Census, or any future Federal Census, a court to be known as the city court of such city.

SECTION 2
It is hereby declared, as a matter of legislative determination:
(a) That the problem of the enforcement of the criminal laws and ordinances, involving the operation or ownership of motor vehicles upon the streets and highways of the State, is particularly acute in areas where there are densely concentrated populations;
(b) That such traffic laws and regulations may be enforced more effectively, efficiently and justly by the creation of courts specially designed for such service in congested areas; and
(c) That the provisions of this Act will promote the general defense and public welfare.

SECTION 3
Each of such courts shall have jurisdiction coextensive with the territorial limits of the city in which it is located over:
(a) All crimes and offenses under the laws of the State relating to and regulating traffic, not above the grade of misdemeanor and not exclusively cognizable in the superior courts. Provided, however, no defendant shall be tried on a misdemeanor charge in any county except where the alleged offense was committed.
(b) All offenses against the duly enacted laws and ordinances of such city relating to and regulating traffic. Punishment for such of fenses shall be imposed as provided by laws and ordinances duly en acted by the governing authority of such city.

SECTION 4
There shall be a chief judge of each of such courts and such num ber of associate judges as may be necessary to conduct the business of the court. The initial incumbents shall be the judges serving on the traffic court created in the same city by an Act approved February 15, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 2318), as ratified by Article VI, Section I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended, and the judges serv ing in any municipal court or other court or division thereof, having jurisdiction over violations of traffic ordinances. Such judges shall have the same and equal authority in the trial of cases. Each of the initial incumbents' term of office shall be extended until the end of the calendar year following the second general city election held following the passage and approval of this Act. Thereafter each shall be eligible for retention in office by approval of the electors of the city.

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SECTION 5

Judicial vacancies shall be filled by appointment of the mayor from a panel of three qualified persons nominated by a majority of the judges of the superior court having territorial jurisdiction over the city in which such vacancy occurs. Each judge so appointed shall hold office for a term ending with the calendar year of the second general city election following the date of appointment and thereafter shall be eligible for retention by approval of the electors of the city.

SECTION 6

Each judge desiring to remain in office for a succeeding term shall file a declaration of his candidacy in the office of the clerk of the board of aldermen no later than sixty days before the date of the last general city election before the expiration of his term. Thereupon the mayor and board of aldermen shall call a special election to be held on the date of the general city election. In such special election a question shall be submitted to the electors of the city as to whether the judge or judges so declaring shall be retained in office. A separate question shall be submitted as to each judge. If a majority of those voting on such question, vote to retain a judge in office, he shall have been elected for a succeeding term of eight years. If a majority of those voting on such question, vote not to retain a judge in office, a vacancy shall exist upon the expiration of his term and shall be filled as provided in this Act. No judge so voted out of office shall be eligible for appoint ment to the vacancy.

SECTION 7

No judge shall be required to run against his record until he has held office at least twelve months. The term of any judge, who but for the provisions of this section would be required to so run, shall be
extended until the end of the calendar year of the second general city election following the date of his appointment.

SECTION 8

Each judge shall be at least twenty-five years of age and shall have been a citizen of this State for at least five years. In addition he shall be a member of the bar of this State and must have had at least five years' experience as a judge or a like period of experience in the practice of law.

SECTION 9

Before entering upon the discharge of his duties each judge shall take the same oath as judges of the superior courts.

SECTION 10

The judges of each of such courts shall elect by majority vote a chief judge from one of their number. All judges other than the chief

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judge shall be designated associate judges. A majority vote of all judges, including the chief judge, shall be required to remove an in cumbent from the office of chief judge. In the case of illness or tempo rary absence of the chief judge, the associate judges shall designate one of their number to act as chief judge, pro tempore.
If no chief judge has been elected within thirty days after the ef fective date of this Act or within thirty days after the creation of a vacancy, the judge senior in length of continuous judicial service on this court or one of the courts merged into this court shall be ex-officio chief judge. If two or more judges are equal in seniority, the judge first admitted to the bar of this State shall be chief judge.
The chief judge of the court shall be responsible for the general superintendence of the business of the court, and shall preside at all meetings of the judges. He shall from time to time determine the num ber of divisions into which the court shall be divided and shall assign the associate judges to duty therein. He shall prescribe the hour for the opening of the various divisions of the court and shall superintend the preparation of such calendars as he shall deem necessary and proper. He shall establish and supervise a system for keeping the records of the court and shall require such reports from the associate judges, solicitor, clerk and other court personnel as he shall deem necessary and proper.

SECTION 11
The annual salary of the chief judge and the annual salary of each associate judge shall be as fixed and determined by the governing authority of the city payable monthly or semi-monthly or biweekly.

SECTION 12
There shall be a solicitor of such courts and as many assistant solicitors as may be necessary for the efficient operation of the courts. Each solicitor and assistant solicitor shall take the same oath and perform the same duties as solicitors-general of the superior courts, as far as applicable to and not inconsistent with this Act. Each person so appointed shall be a member of the bar of this State.
The initial incumbent in the office of solicitor shall be the person holding office of like title in the court first referred to in Section 4 of this Act, and he shall hold office until the end of the calendar year of the second general city election following the passage and approval of this Act.
Thereafter he shall be eligible for retention in office for the same term and in the same manner as the judges. Vacancies in the office of solicitor shall be filled in the same manner as vacancies in the of fice of judge. Assistant solicitors shall be appointed by each solicitor and serve at his discretion.
The annual salary of the solicitor and the annual salary of each assistant solicitor shall be fixed and determined by the governing au thority of the city payable monthly, semimonthly or biweekly.

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SECTION 13
There shall be not less than one investigator for each of such courts, each of whom shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the solicitor.

SECTION 14
There shall be a clerk of each of such courts, as many deputy clerks as there are regular judges and such clerical assistants as the judges determine necessary for the efficient operation of the court. The clerk, deputy clerks and clerical assistants shall be appointed by the judges of each of such courts in conference and shall serve at their discretion, and shall take the same duties as like officers of the superior courts, as far as applicable to and not inconsistent with this Act. Each clerk shall be responsible for all monies collected and shall give bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such amount as may be fixed by the governing authority of each of such cities.

SECTION 15
There shall be as many bailiffs for each of such courts as there are regular judges. Each bailiff shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the judges in conference, shall attend all sittings of the court and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the judges.

SECTION 16
The constables of each of such courts shall be the sheriffs and deputy sheriffs of the several counties of this State and the chief of police and the regularly elected and qualified members of the police department of each city, each of whom shall serve all processes and orders to them directed.

SECTION 17
Upon certification by the chief judge that the business of the court is such that additional help is needed to promptly handle the trial of cases therein, the mayor may appoint one or more attorneys at law to act temporarily as judge pro hac vice, or solicitor pro hac vice. Each judge pro hac vice or solicitor pro hac vice while serving as such shall have all the powers of an associate judge or solicitor, as the case may be.

SECTION 18
Such courts shall be considered courts of record and shall have a minute book and a seal of appropriate design prescribed by the govern ing authority of each city.

SECTION 19
Each court shall have monthly terms designated by the name of the month in which the term begins and shall have also such adjourned

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terms as the chief judge may prescribe. Two or more sessions of each
court may be held at the same time and each court shall sit at such places within the city as the governing authority shall provide.

SECTION 20

The governing authority of each city shall provide adequate hous ing and facilities for the operation of each of such courts.

SECTION 21

The judges of such courts shall have the same authority as judges of the superior courts to compel the production of books, papers and other evidence in the possession of any party, to enforce obedience to their orders and processes and to implement their orders, judgments and sentences. In addition the provisions of general law are conferred upon such courts, insofar as applicable, in regard to witnesses and their attendance, subpoenas, procedures and practice and powers of courts, including, but not limited to, power to punish for contempt and to for feit bonds. The judges and other officers of such courts may administer all oaths pertaining to their respective offices as fully as the judges and corresponding officers of the superior courts. The judges may take affidavits and attest other papers in like manner as justices of the peace.

SECTION 22

The governing authority of each city may provide a violation bureau for the payment of fines for violations of traffic ordinances of the city without offenders being required to make an appearance in court. The fines for such offenses shall be in accord with a schedule of fines determined by the chief judge. However, such procedures shall not be available for violations involving an accident or driving while under the influence of intoxicants whether or not an accident occurs.

SECTION 23
In conformity with general law the judges of such courts may suspend or revoke operators' licenses and may probate offenders. When such courts are located in counties having a county probation system where the probation officers are functioning and deemed to be the same as circuit probation officers under the provisions of the Statewide Probation Act, probationers from such courts shall be supervised by the county probation system. The expense of supervising such probationers shall be paid by such cities out of the monies collected as fines and forfeitures.

SECTION 24

Criminal prosecutions in such courts may be instituted by sum mons, written information, or accusation specifically setting forth the offense charged. Such information, accusation or summons may be signed by the solicitor or assistant solicitor or by the chief of police

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or any member of the police department. The judges of such courts may issue criminal warrants either on their own knowledge or on in formation given under oath. They shall have the same power to fix bonds as judges of the superior courts.

SECTION 25

The judges of such courts may accept pleas of guilty and impose sentence in vacation or in open court or at chambers. The proceedings after information, accusation or summons shall conform to the rules governing like proceedings in the superior courts. There shall be no jury trial except for violation of state law and unless demanded by the accused. The accused shall be fully advised as to his right to a jury trial. The jury shall consist of five to be stricken alternately by the defendant and the state from a panel of nine. The defendant shall be entitled to two strikes and the State two and the remaining jurors shall compose the jury.

SECTION 26

All residents of such cities on the jury lists of the county in which such cities lie shall be eligible to serve as jurors in such courts. Pro vided, however, no person may serve as a juror in a county other than that of his residence. All general laws with reference to preparation of jury lists and jury boxes, qualifications and exemptions, selection, drawing, summoning, impanelling, oaths and challenging of jurors shall apply to such courts when not inconsistent with this Act.

SECTION 27

The orders, verdicts, judgments and sentences of such courts shall be subject to appellate review in accordance with the provisions of general law:

(a) By the appropriate appellate court of this State in the mis demeanor cases, and

(b) By writ of eertiorari in the appropriate superior court in all other cases.

SECTION 28

All monies arising from fines or forfeitures imposed and collected in such courts shall be paid into the treasury of the respective cities and shall be used exclusively to defray the expense of operating such courts and the enforcement of the laws and ordinances relating to and regulating traffic.

SECTION 29

The jurisdiction over violations of traffic ordinance heretofore vested in the municipal courts of such cities is abolished hereby and all of such jurisdiction and all such cases pending in such courts on the

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effective date of this Act are transferred to the courts created by this Act.

SECTION 30
The governing authorities of such cities shall by ordinance provide for the transfer of such offices to the courts created by this Act.

SECTION 31
All records, papers, books, suits of whatever nature and kind, mesne and final processes of whatever nature and all matters pending on the effective date of this Act in such municipal courts and within the jurisdiction of the courts created by this Act shall be transferred thereto immediately. Thereafter all proceedings so transferred shall be designated as pending in the court created by this Act and disposed of in the same manner as proceedings initiated therein.

SECTION 32
An act entitled "an act to create a system of traffic courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 by the Federal census of I960, or by any future Federal census, giving to such courts jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State committed within the territorial jurisdiction of such cities; to provide for the institution of prosecution therein by information or accusation; to provide for the appointment, term of office, and compensation of the judges, clerks, solicitors and other administrative officers of such courts, and to pro vide quarters therefor; to establish suitable rules and regulations for the operation of such courts; to provide for the selection of jurors therein and the payment of costs and the disposition of fines and forfeitures in such courts and for all other matters incidental to such courts; to repeal conflicting laws and for other purposes.", approved February 15, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2318), as amended by an Act ap proved February 28, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 2259), an Act approved March 17, 1960 (Ga. L. 1960, p. 2846) and an Act approved February 26, 1962 (Ga. L. 1962, p. 2218) is hereby repealed in its entirety and all cases pending in such courts on the effective date of this Act are hereby transferred to the courts created by this Act.

SECTION 33
All records, papers, books, suits of whatever nature and kind, mesne and final processes of whatever nature and all matters pending on the effective date of this Act in such traffic courts and within the jurisdiction of the courts created by this Act shall be transferred thereto immediately. Thereafter all proceedings so transferred shall be designated as pending in the court created by this Act and disposed of in the same manner as proceedings initiated therein.

SECTION 34
In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such

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adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof.

SECTION 35

This act shall become effective on January 1, 1969 only in the event the amendment to Article VI, Section I of the Constitution au thorizing the creation of a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 accord ing to the United States Decennial Census of 1960, and any future such United States Census shall be ratified at the November 1968 general election.

SECTION 36

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby re pealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31 nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 511. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th and others:
A bill to provide for a Board of Elections in each county in this State having a population of more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following substitute :
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide for a board of elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000 according to the 1960 United States decennial census and any future such census;

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to define its powers and duties concerning primaries and elections; to provide a method for appointment, resignation and removal of its members; to provide for the qualifications and term of its members; to provide for an elections supervisor, clerical assistants and other employees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

Section 1. There is hereby created in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000 according to the 1960 United States decennial census and any future such census, a county board of elections which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections in such counties, in accordance with the provisions of this act.

Section 2. The board of such county shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county, and who shall be appointed in the following manner:

(a) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of such county from nominations made by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election, held for the election of all members of the General Assembly, received the largest number of votes in this State for members of the General Assembly, and
(b) Two members shall be appointed by the governing authority of such county from nominations made by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at such election received the next largest number of such votes, and
(c) One member shall be appointed by the governing authority of such county, which member shall be designated permanent chairman of the board.
Section 3. No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of any such board of elections during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member of the board shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office.
Section 4. The appointment of each member shall be made by the respective appointing authority, no later than thirty days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, by notifying the clerk of the superior court in writing of the name and address of the person appointed. The clerk of the superior court shall take a record of such notification on the minutes of the court, certify such appointments to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions, within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. In the event any appointing authority fails (1) to make a regular appointment within the time specified in this section, or (2) to make an interim appointment to fill a vacancy within ninety days after the creation of such vacancy, such regular or interim ap pointment shall be made forthwith by the governing authority.

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Section 5. Each member of the board shall serve for a term of two years and until his successor is appointed and qualified, except in the event of resignation or removal as hereinafter provided. Each member shall be eligible to succeed himself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the respective appointing authority. Each member shall be subject to re moval from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as provided for removal of registrars. The first appointees under this Act shall take office on July 1, 1967.

Section 6. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any member before the expiration of his term, by removal, death or resig nation, or otherwise, the respective appointing authority shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as for regular appointments.

Section 7. Before entering upon his duties, each member of the board shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest.

Section 8. The board shall be responsible for the selection, ap pointment and training of poll workers and such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practicable, from lists provided the board by the county executive committee of each political party.

Section 9. Each board of elections shall:

(a) With regard to the preparation for conduct and administration of elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the ordinary by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, particularly by an Act entitled "The Georgia Election Code", approved June 24, 1964 (Ga. Laws Ex. Sess. 1964, p. 26), of whatever nature and kind, and any other pro vision of law with respect thereto.

(b) With regard to the preparation for and conduct of primaries:

(1) succeed to all the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the ordinary by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, particularly by an act entitled "The Georgia Elec tion Code", approved June 24, 1964 (Ga. Laws Ex. Sess. 1964, p. 26), of whatever nature and kind, and any other provision of law with respect thereto, and

(2) formulate, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, con sistent with law and the rules and regulations of the State executive committee of each political party, governing the conduct of primaries, to the end that, insofar as practicable, all primaries shall be uniformly conducted by the county executive committee of each political party, poll workers properly trained and voters adequately informed and
instructed.

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Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require joint primaries or to require the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law.

Section 10. Upon the event of the initial appointment of five persons to the board and certification of such appointments by the clerk of the superior court, the ordinary shall be relieved from all powers and duties to which the board of elections succeeds by the pro visions of this act and shall deliver to the board of elections, upon request of the chairman, the custody of all equipment, supplies, ma terials, books, papers, records and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 219. By Messrs. Dillon of the 128th, Games of the 129th, Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Hood of the 124th and others:
A bill to provide for the defense of indigents in certain counties of this State having a population of not less than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 623. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cook of the 123rd, Alexander of the 133rd and others: A bill to re-establish a Local Education Commission in Atlanta and Fulton County to continue the study of the desirability and feasibility

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of combining the school systems of Fulton County and of the City of Atlanta, including the portion thereof lying in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 798. By Messrs. Brantley of the 139th, Cook and Turner of the 123rd:
A bill creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, so as to change the date of the general election in said City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 656. By Messrs. Smith, Palmer and Malone of the 117th:
A bill to supplement the existing laws of this State which enable DeKalb County to exercise the powers of planning, zoning and rezoning; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the follow ing amendment:
Amend HB 656 by inserting in the title immediately preceding the phrase "to provide for all procedures and matters connected with the foregoing;" the following:
"to provide for the creation of the DeKalb County Zoning Policies Improvement Committee; to provide that this act shall be repealed under certain circumstances;".

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By striking subsection (a) of Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 3 to read as follows:

"(a) The basis for rezoning of any property shall be to bring it more into conformity with a logical comprehensive plan which seeks to specify the highest and best use for each parcel. The op portunity for a particular property owner to speculate or make an excessive profit by rezoning a particular tract shall not be con sidered a valid reason for rezoning in itself and shall carry no weight in consideration of such application."

By striking from subsection (c) of Section 5 the figure "21" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "30".

By striking the words "or indirectly" where they appear between the word "directly" and the word "interested" in subsection (a) of Section 7.

By renumbering Sections 8 and 9 as Sections 11 and 12, respec tively.

By adding three new Sections to be designated Sections 8, 9, and 10 to read as follows:

"Section 8. In order to improve the zoning policies and pro grams in DeKalb County, there is hereby created the DeKalb Coun ty Zoning Policies Improvement Committee which shall be ac tivated within thirty (30) days after this Act becomes law. Said Committee shall be composed of five (5) members as follows:

(a) A representative of the Associated Civic Groups of DeKalb County.

(b) A representative of the DeKalb County Planning Com mission.

(c) A private citizen from the 43rd Senatorial District to be selected by the Senator from the 43rd Senatorial District and the members of the House of Representatives from the 119th Repre sentative District.

(d) A private citizen from the 42nd Senatorial District to be selected by the Senator from the 42nd Senatorial District and the members of the House of Representatives from the 118th Repre sentative District.

(e) A private citizen from the 41st Senatorial District to be selected by the Senator from the 41st Senatorial District and the members of the House of Representatives from the 117th Repre sentative District.
The Committee shall recommend to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners improvements in the policies and procedures for

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planning and zoning in DeKalb County. Said Committee shall make a report setting forth such recommendations to said Board by not later than September 1, 1967. The Committee shall be available to consult with county officers until December 1, 1967 on which date the Committee shall stand abolished."

"Section 9. In the event the governing authority of DeKalb County shall adopt the substantive and procedural provisions of this act as a part of the planning and zoning ordinance or ordi
nances of such county by December 1, 1967, then this act shall stand repealed effective December 1, 1967. In the event the govern ing authority of DeKalb County does not adopt the substantive and procedural provisions of this Act as hereinabove provided by De cember 1, 1967, then this Act shall continue in full force and effect."

"Section 10. The provisions of this act shall apply to all ap plications seeking a change in the existing zoning of land in De Kalb County which are filed on and after the date this Act becomes law."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering House action thereto:

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th, Parker of the 55th, Newton of the 50th and many others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate insist on its position, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed.

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The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate, Senators Hill of the 29th, Pennington of the 45th and Kidd of the 25th.

The following hill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of consider ing a House amendment thereto:

SB 103. By Senator Holley of the 22nd: A bill to amend the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways, approved January 11, 1954, so as to provide for an exception to driv ing on the right side of the roadway; to provide for lane control de vices; to provide for pedestrians crossing intersection diagonally; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
The Committee on Motor Vehicles of the House, moves to amend Senate Bill 103, by adding in Section 5, Paragraph (c) following the word "necessary", the following language:
"to load or unload passengers". so that, when amended, said Section 5, Paragraph (c) will read as follows:
"(c) No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, and can be done without interfering with the move ment of other traffic, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers."
Senator Holley of the 22nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 103.
On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:
SB 46. By Senators Fincher of the 51st and Moore of the 31st: A bill to provide for the safeguarding of the public health, safety and welfare by controlling and regulating the manufacture, production,

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distribution and use of drugs, medicines, poisons, etc., to repeal con flicting1 laws, and for other purposes.

The House amendments were as follows:
The Hygiene and Sanitation Committee moves to amend SB 46, as follows:
By striking from Section 79A-407 the following language:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter any bona fide resident of this State who shall furnish proof to the Board in person by affidavit from two pharmacists licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, neither of whom shall be related to the ap plicant by blood or marriage, within a period of ninety (90) days subsequent to the effective date of this Act establishing the fact that he has filled prescriptions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist over a period of at least fifteen (15) successive years next preceding the offer of such proof shall be issued an assistant pharmacist's certificate which will authorize him to practice phar macy in this State provided that it shall be under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist at all times, and such person shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Act governing the practice of pharmacy in this State including but not limited to the revocation or suspension of such certificate for violations of the provisions of this Act, and provided further that such person shall pay an original registration fee of Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) upon the issuance of such certificate and the annual renewal fee as provided in this Act. As used in the preceding sentence, the term "supervison" shall be construed to mean that a licensed pharmacist shall be either personally present or on call and available for consultation at all times.
"In the event that any false statements or affidavits are presented in obtaining such certificate, both the recipient and the person or persons making such statements or signing such af fidavits shall be punishable as provided in Section 79A-9901 of Chapter 79A-99."
Cooper of 103rd and Smith of 3rd moves to amend SB 46 as follows:
By striking from 79A-502, the words:
"and if said corporation shall have more than twenty-six (26) stockholders, owners of at least ten (10%) percent of all classes of the stock shall possess the above qualifications,"
and inserting in lieu thereof the words:
"but if said corporation shall have more than twenty-six (26) stockholders, no information concerning the above qualifications shall be required as to any person who shall have no interest in said

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corporation other than being a stockholder or being a director,

except if such person shall be a natural person owning twenty-five

(25%) percent or more of the stock of said corporation, he shall (

possess the qualifications set forth above."

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Senator Fincher of the 51st moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ments to SB 46.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendments were agreed to.
The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 58. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd, Lovell of the 6th, Blalock of the 33rd and others:
A bill to provide for the confiscation and destruction of sale of any weapon carried illegally or used in the commission of a crime against any person; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale or delivery to the State Department of Archives or State Department of Public Safety of any weapon used in the commission of a crime or the attempt to commit a crime against any person; to pro vide the procedures connected therewith; to provide exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Any device which is used as a weapon in the commission of any crime against any person or any attempt to commit any crime against any person is hereby declared to be contraband and is forfeited. For the purposes of this Act, a motor vehicle shall not be deemed to be a weapon or device and shall not be contraband or forfeited under the provisions hereof; provided, however, this exception shall not be con strued to prohibit the seizure, condemnation and sale of motor vehicles

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used in the illegal transportation of alcoholic beverages as provided by the laws of this State.

SECTION 2

At such time as there shall be a final judgment entered finding the accused guilty of the commission or attempted commission of a crime against any person, any such device which was used as a weapon in the commission of such crime shall be turned over by the person having custody of such device to the sheriff of the county wherein such device was confiscated. The sheriff shall within ninety (90) days after receiving said device either destroy the same or advertise it for sale in such man ner as other sheriff's sales are advertised and shall sell such devices to the highest bidder at the next sheriff's sale conducted after the comple tion of the advertisements. Provided that if the weapon used in such crime is not the property of the accused, there shall be no forfeiture of such weapon.

SECTION 3

The proceeds derived from all sales of such devices, after deducting the costs of the advertising and the sale shall be turned into the treasury of the county wherein such sale is made.

SECTION 4

The provisions of this Section shall prevail over Sections 2 and 3 of this Act. In the event the Director of the State Department of Archives or the Director of State Department of Public Safety, in that order or priority, shall desire to receive and retain the device for historical or instruction purposes of his Department and gives written notice there of to the sheriff either prior to this sheriff's advertisement of same for sale or within 10 days thereafter, the sheriff shall forthwith deliver the device to the said Department which shall retain same for such purposes. A device delivered to such Department in accordance herewith shall become property of the State.

SECTION 5

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby re pealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 68. By Mr. Lovell of the 6th:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Employees Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide that certain persons elected to the General Assembly who have not lost their membership shall be continued as a member in the system; and for other purposes.

Senator Flowers of the 10th offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 68 by adding at the end of the first sentence:
"Provided such employee make his pro rata contribution as required under the Employees Retirement System".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
Senator Gardner of the 1st offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 68 by deleting the phrase "or at any election there after" in the fifth line of section 1 thereof.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has receded from its position in disagreeing to the Senate sub stitute to the following resolution of the House to-wit:

HR 25. By Mr. Chandler of the 47th:
A resolution accepting the bid of Southern Railway Company to lease the Western and Atlantic Railroad; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House to-wit:

HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th: A bill to amend Code Section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the filing of the appraisers' return must be given to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in which property set apart is located if such property is in a county other than the county where the application for a year's support has been filed; and for other purposes.
The House has disagreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:
HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to amend Code Section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.
HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th and others: A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the participation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.
HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th: A bill to amend Section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

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HB 233. By Mesrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the participation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

Senator Flowers of the 10th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 116.
On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of appointing a second Committee of Conference thereto:
SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th, Fincher of the 54th, Abney of the 53rd and others: A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.
Senator Rowan of the 8th moved that the Senate appoint a second com mittee of Conference.
On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The president appointed as a Committee of Conference Senators Gardner of the 1st, Holley of the 22nd and Holloway of the 12th.
HB 164. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to amend an act which made comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia, so as to authorize the pur-

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chase of motor vehicles by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Public Utilities and Transportation offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 164 by inserting in the title, immediately before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws;" the following:
"to provide for a limitation on the purchase of such motor vehicles;"
By inserting at the end of the quoted language in Section 1, the following sentence:
"Provided, however, the Revenue Commissioner shall not be authorized to purchase more than 15 such motor vehicles."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HB 322. By Messrs. Wilson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd: A bill to amend Code section 24-1601, relating to fees for Justices of the Peace, so as to change the fees of Justices of the Peace; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 322 as follows:
By striking from Section 24-1601, which Section is quoted in Sec tion 1 of said bill, the following:
"Each criminal warrant issued --_____________________________________$4.00" and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"Each criminal warrant issued except warrants issued for of-
fenses under the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways ,,._.._..__.-._..___.,,_-..,,.,,.-.___._..__._...___-.,,-_-._ $4.00

Each criminal warrant issued under the Uniform Act Regulaing Traffic on Highways _.__..-____.___._____._______.-_._.__-______-_-____..___,,$ .50"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 464. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to authorize certain counties in this State to establish and main tain a law library; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 464 by striking from Section 1 thereof the figures "42,200" and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "43,500" and by striking from Section 1 thereof the figures "42,250" and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "43,600", so that when so amended Section 1 thereof will read as follows:
"There is hereby created in each county in Georgia having a population of not less than 43,500 and not more than 43,600, ac cording to the United States official census for 1960 or any future such census, and in which there is a judicial circuit located wholely within any such county, a board to be known as the Board of Trustees of the County Law Library, and hereinafter referred to as the Board. Said Board shall consist of the senior judge of the Superior Court of the judicial circuit of said county, the ordinary, the judge of the civil and criminal court, if any, and two practicing attorneys residing in said county to be selected by the County Bar Association of said county. Such Board shall serve for a term of one year and until their successors are selected and qualified. Said Board and Trustees shall serve without pay and the senior judge of the superior court in time of service shall be chairman of the Board and a majority of the members of said Board shall constitute

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a quorum for the purpose of transacting all business that may come before them."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 307. By Messrs. Pickard, Jones and Buck of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, so as to change the method of choos ing grand and traverse jurors; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend Section 59-106 of the Code of Geor gia of 1933, as amended, relating to the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, so as to change the method of choosing grand and traverse jurors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists and the method whereby jury commissioners choose grand and traverse jurors, is hereby amended by striking same in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 59-106 to read as follows:
"59-106. Immediately upon the passage of this Act and there after at least biennially, or, if the judge of the superior court shall direct, at least annually, on the first Monday in August, or within sixty (60) days thereafter, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain and revise a jury list of upright and intel-

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ligent citizens of the county to serve as jurors. In composing such list they shall select a fairly representative cross-section of the upright and intelligent citizens of the county from the official registered voters' list which was used in the last preceding general election. If at any time it appears to the jury commissioners that the jury list, so composed, is not a fairly representative cross-sec tion of the upright and intelligent citizens of the county, they shall supplement such list by going out into the county and personally acquainting themselves with other citizezns of the county, including upright and intelligent citizens of any significantly identifiable group in the county which may not be fairly represented thereon."

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute to HB 307:
Amend Senate Judiciary Committee Substitute to HB 307 by adding a paragraph to the end of Section 59-106 of Section 1 thereof to read as follows:
"After selecting the citizens to serve as jurors, the jury com missioners shall select from the jury list a sufficient number, not exceeding two-fifths of the whole number, to serve as grand jurors. The entire number first selected including those afterwards selected as grand jurors, shall constitute the body of traverse jurors for the county, to be drawn for service as provided by law, except when a name which has already been drawn for the same term as a grand juror shall also be drawn as a traverse juror, such name shall be returned to the box and another drawn in its stead."
and by adding a new section thereto to be numbered Section 2 and to read as follows:
"All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are here by repealed."

On the adoption of the amendment to the substitute, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment to the substitute was adopted.
On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the substitute was adopted as amended.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute as amended.

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The report of a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House, was taken up for consideration:

HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
REPORT OF
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON HB 574.
Mr. President:
Mr. Speaker:
The Committee of Conference appointed on HB 574 respectfully re ports as follows:
1) The Committee recommends that the House recede from its position.
2) The Committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position.
3) The Committee recommends that the attached Substitute to HB 574 be adopted.
This 10th day March, 1967.
Respectfully submitted, ON BEHALF OF THE SENATE: James P. Wesberry, Jr. Senator, 37th District Sam P. Hensley Senator, 33rd District Hugh A. Carter Senator, 14th District
ON BEHALF OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Bert Ward Representative, 2nd District Tom L. Shanahan Representative, 8th District J. R. Smith Representative, 44th District

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A BILL

To be entitled an act to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2663), so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide an expense allowance for the sheriff; to provide for the payment of county funds to the sheriff to feed county prisoners; to change the number of deputies which the sheriff shall be authorized to employ; to change the compensation of such deputies; to provide for the operating expenses of the office of the sheriff and the payment thereof; to provide for emergency funds; to provide for vehicles and equipment and the repair and replacement thereof; to provide for a report by the sheriff to the grand jury; to provide an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. An act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, approved Feb ruary 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2663), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:

"Section 2. The sheriff shall receive a salary of eight thousand eight hundred dollars ($8,800.00) per annum and also an expense allowance of one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200.00) per an num, payable in equal monthly installments from funds of Catoosa County. In addition thereto, the sheriff shall also receive two dollars fifty cents ($2.50) per prisoner, per day to feed county prisoners."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as fol lows:

"Section 4. The sheriff shall have the authority to appoint one chief deputy, who shall receive an annual salary of six thousand dollars ($6,000.00), and five (5) deputies who shall each receive an annual salary of not less than four thousand eight hundred dollars ($4,800.00), and not more than five thousand four hundred dollars ($5,400.00), the exact amount to be fixed by the sheriff. The sheriff shall have the authority to appoint additional personnel as he shall deem necessary to assist him in the performance of the duties of his office. The duties of said deputies or other personnel shall in clude also the duties of any necessary jailer, radio operator, clerk and any and all other duties to be performed in connection with the sheriff's office. Each of the above salaries shall be payable in equal monthly installments from the funds of Catoosa County, Georgia, and at the time of such monthly payments, each deputy, upon the request of the governing authority, shall furnish a state ment, under oath, showing the dates, number of hours and exact time that they served on duty during the preceding month. It shall be within the sole power and authority of the sheriff, during his

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term of office, to designate and name the person or persons who shall be employed as deputies or other personnel, to prescribe their duties and assignments and to remove and replace such employees at will, and within his sole discretion. No person employed as such deputies or other personnel shall be related to the sheriff closer than the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity."

Section 3. Said act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as fol lows:

"Section 6. The governing authority of Catoosa County shall pay for all of the operating expenses of the office of the sheriff of Catoosa County, in addition to the salaries and allowances to feed county prisioners provided for herein, but such operating expenses shall not exceed twenty-two thousand dollars ($22,000.00) in any one calendar year. The sheriff is hereby authorized to expend such operating funds for such supplies and equipment as he may deem necessary to discharge the official duties of his office. The govern ing authority of Catoosa County shall disburse such operating funds to the sheriff on a monthly basis from vouchers submitted by the sheriff. If the funds specified herein are not sufficient, the sheriff shall apply to the governing authority for additional funds for ve hicles or personnel. If the sheriff and the governing authority cannot agree on the amount of such funds within three days, the matter shall be submitted to either of the judges of the superior court of Catoosa County by petition by the sheriff and the order of the judge thereon shall be final and binding on all persons. Any dispute over the vehicles of the sheriff or the operation of the sheriff's office shall also be submitted to either of the judges as provided hereinabove and the order of the judge thereon shall be final and binding on all persons."

Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding immediately following Section 6, two new sections to be known as Section 6A and Section 6B to read as follows:

"Section 6A. The governing authority of Catoosa County shall furnish the sheriff of Catoosa County with three (3) vehicles and
equipment annually. The sheriff is hereby authorized to specify the type vehicles and equipment which shall be purchased by the govern ing authority of Catoosa County for the sheriff's office. The govern ing authority shall be responsible for the repairs and replacement of such vehicles and equipment and the cost thereof shall be paid from the funds of Catoosa County."

"Section 6B. The sheriff shall present an itemized report of the expenditures of his office for the preceding six (6) months to the grand jury of Catoosa County at its February and August terms."

Section 5. The provisions of this Act shall become effective im mediately upon its approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law and the operating expenses provided for herein for the office of the sheriff shall be prorated to the end of the calendar year 1967.

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Section 6. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Act, which shall re main of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional was not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional.

Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Fincher of the 54th moved that the report of the Committee of Con ference be adopted.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

HB 321. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd and others:
A bill to amend Code section 24-820, relating to fees of constables, so as to change the fees of constables; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 66. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Revenue and the office of Revenue Commissioner, so as to remove the provision provid ing joint meetings of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, and providing that the State Revenue Com missioner shall be an ex officio member of each of said committees; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 115. By Mr. Brantley of the 63rd: A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the minimum sum in determining the funds needed by local units of administration for maintenance, operation and sick leave expenses not otherwise provided in said act; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 4.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 205. By Messrs. Douglas and Gay of the 60th: A bill to amend Code section 34-705 (a), which relates to the selection of polling places by the ordinary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 273. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend Code section 61-107, so as to provide that the tenant may not dispute his landlord's title nor attorn to another while in actual physical occupation; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 423. By Mr. Rowland of the 48th:
A bill to provide a supplemental appropriation of additional funds which are otherwise available to the Department of Labor for the pur pose of providing suitable offices for use by the Employment Security Agency in the Department of Labor for the procurement of lands and buildings, furniture and equipment therefor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.

Senator Hensley of the 33rd moved that the Senate insist on its position on HR 124, and that a Committee of Conference be appointed:
On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0.
The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate, Senators Hensley of the 33rd, Fincher of the 54th and Moore of the 31st.

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HB 499. By Mr. Ware of the 42nd and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-1310 (2) (a), relating to the power of municipal corporations to collect license fees on life insurance companies, so as to provide that an additional annual license fee may be charged for each separate business location, not otherwise subject to a license fee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 801. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Stalnaker of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect an amend ment to paragraph four of section 1 of Article VII of the Constitution of Georgia, relating to homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 477. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st, Busbee and Lee of the 79th and others: A bill to amend an act simplifying the operations of the executive branch of the State Government, so as to provide the Joint-Secretary shall schedule the time and place for all hearings; to provide that all orders and processes of the several examining boards shall be signed and attested by the Joint-Secretary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 553. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st: A bill to amend Code section 24-2714 relating to the duties of the clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that the office of the clerk of the superior court may be at a place other than the courthouse under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 553 by striking from Section 1 thereof the following sentence:
"Such place must be owned by the county or a body politic and shall be not more than one mile from the courthouse."
and by inserting in lieu thereof the following sentence:
"Such place must be owned by the county or a body politic and shall be not more than 500 feet from the courthouse at their nearest points."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 1.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

Senator Smalley of the 28th offered the following amendment: Amend Section 2 of HB 777 by adding at the beginning the following:

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"Except for the funds which are made available to the counties through the Highway Department, and"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th: A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for disclosure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Judiciary offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 107 as follows:
By changing the period at the end of Section 7 (b) to a semi-colon and adding the following language:
"provided, however, that under the circumstances set forth in Section 5 sub-paragraphs 9, 10 and 11, and under the circumstances set forth in Section 6 sub-paragraph 6 of this act it shall be unlaw ful for the institution to refuse to make such records available for inspection and copying."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 2.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appro priations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
The Conference Committee on HB 45 makes the following report and recommendations:
1. That the Senate and the House of Representatives both recede from their positions.
2. That the attached Conference Committee Substitute to HB No. 45 be adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
For the Senate
Is/ Lamar R. Plunkett Senator, 30th District
/s/ Frank E. Coggin Senator, 35th District
/s/ Stanley E. Smith, Jr. Senator, 18th District
For the House of Representatives
/s/ James H. "Sloppy" Floyd Representative, 7th District
/s/ George D. Busbee Representative, 79th District
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Representative, 26th District
A BILL
To be entitled an act to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the

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fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Govern ment, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969, as prescribed hereinafter for each of such fiscal years, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus as of June 30, 1967.

PART I
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch.
For compensation, expenses, mileage allowances, travel and benefits for members of the General Assembly, and for the officials, employees, and committees of the General Assembly, and each branch thereof; for cost of operating the Office of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the Council of State Governments, National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, National Con ference of Legislative Leaders and Marine Fisheries Com pact; for equipment, supplies, repairs, printing and other incidental expenses for the legislative branch; for the necessary cost of renovating and repairing the housing and other facilities for the legislative branch; for cost of compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts and Journals of the General Assembly; and the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for elec tion blanks and any other election expense, including pub lishing constitutional amendments; for all costs of Georgia Official and Statistical Register as provided by resolu tion; and for cost of Legislative Services Committee and the Office of Legislative Counsel as authorized by law.
1967-68 ---..-.. ---_---_-. .... -___._.-$ 2,900,000.00
1968-69 __._.,,_______._._...___.__...__.$ 2,900,000.00

PART II
JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 2. Supreme Court. For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of justices and the

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employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and three Emeritus positions. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus posi tion established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500.00 in each fiscal year shall be allocated for the payment of attorney's fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Georgia Laws 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., pp. 478-479.
1967-68 _..-_._...._....,,.-.-_-.-_.-_.-...---.--.--
1968-69

540,165.00 540,165.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

Personal Services ,,.,,.

413,226.00

Operating Expenses

126,939.00

1968-69 413,226.00 126,939.00

Section 3. Court of Appeals.
For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court, and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.
1967-68 ._.__.____.____._-______..-..___$
1968-69

634,000.00 634,000.00

Section 4. Superior Courts.

For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including such contingent expense al lowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage as authorized by law, and such other expenses as may be authorized by law. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000.00 per annum for each additional Emeritus posi tion established during the fiscal year.

1967-68 ..-.-..-._.._.-_.._.__,,.._-___--_-._-..,,._,,.,,.,,.._..___$ 1,840,000.00

1968-69

1,840,000.00

Provided, further, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $25,000.00 per annum for each Judgeship created by law during the 1967 session of the General Assembly.

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Section 5. For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
1967-68 __.______._____,,.__._________,,__.____$
1968-69 ..-.,,_.,,...._...._.__-.._.._...___.,,.__.,,.._-..-__..$

35,000.00 35,000.00

PART III
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT GENERAL GOVERNMENT Section 6. Commission on Aging.
1967-68 ..._..._..,,_._._-._..__.._______..,,......._..__.._...._..,,..$ 1968-69 _.....___.-_.-_-.._-.-...,,,,._,,,,___.___._-....__.._..___$

39,000.00 39,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services ..___..__.__.$ 38,900.00 $
Operating Expenses _..,,..,,..$ 15,100.00 $
Grants ..._.......__..._.-.._....-.._._..$ 103,000.00 $

1968-69 38,900.00 15,100.00 103,000.00

Section 7. Art Commission, Georgia. 1967-68 __.____.________..___..__..$ 1968-69 -._.._..._._....._-..._.-_..-.__.._.._......_.-..._.,,.$

60,000.00 48,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services _-_-__,,__.___._$ 37,000.00 $
Operating Expenses ....._..._$ 35,000.00 $

1968-69 25,000.00 23,000.00

Provided that of the amount appropriated for 1967-68, the amount of $12,000.00 shall be matched by $12,000.00 agency funds and expended for the purpose of a cultural pilot project.

Section 8. Audits, Department of. 1967-68 ,,..........._._..........._.._.._ 1968-69 .-.-._-_-_--._-_

780,000.00 780,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services _...._._...,,.$ 520,000.00 $
Operating Expenses ._...___..$ 110,000.00 $
Tax Digest ,,_.,,,,__,,___________$ 175,000.00 $

1968-69 520,000.00 110,000.00 175,000.00

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Section 9. Banking, Department of. 1967-68 .____,,,,__._._____.__-_.__-__--_-.--$ 1968-69 ...--..-...-....-...-.-..-............-.......----..------I

500,000.00 500,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services _.._.___.$ 353,000.00 $
Operating Expenses .,,____,,.$ 147,000.00 $

1968-69 353,000.00 147,000.00

Section 10. Capitol Square Improvement Committee. A. Operating Costs.
1967-68 ._-._..__-.,,._.,,_-_-_-_-___.__.----._.----$ 1968-69 .._.__.,,,,_.____._____.-_-.-.-- .$

250,000.00 150,000.00

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals, Annual Lease payments to State Office Building Authority under existing leases for Judicial, Agricultural, Health and other State Office Buildings and Facilities.
1967-68 _.-_-__-.--......-----____$ 3,027,752.87
1968-69 .______..._____.__.._-._$ 3,027,752.87

Section 11. Comptroller General.
For the cost of operating the Office of the Comp troller General, Insurance Commissioner, Fire Inspection Division, Building Safety Council, Insurance Rate Divi sion, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Liquified Petroleum Safety Act.
1967-68 _._._.-_._._-__._.,,--..-.._..,,.-._..-_.__..--_._..$ 1,270,000.00
1968-69 .__.--.-.-. --- $ 1,270,000.00

Section 12. Executive Department.
A. For the cost of operating the Executive Depart ment, including the cost and maintenance expense for the Executive automobile, and telephones at the Mansion; and for the contingent expenses of the Department, such as rewards, dues to the Governors' Conferences, and special committee expenses.
1967-68
1968-69

500,000.00 500,000.00

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Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services ._-.....-_.......$ 330,000.00 $
Operating Expenses -._--...__$ 170,000.00 $

1968-69 330,000.00 170,000.00

Provided that $25,000.00 of Personal Services and $10,000.00 of Operating Expenses shall be used for the Office of the Coordinator of Highway Safety.

B. For the allowance payable monthly for the cost of operating the Executive Mansion, including servants' hire, food, other supplies and laundry.
1967-68 _-__-_.-.---.__._-._.__.__.-____$
1968-69 .-...._..,,._.._..__.._.._._,,.__..__.,,..._-._.._.______.._.$

50,000.00 50,000.00

Section 13. Budget Bureau. 1967-68 __.__^_.._ ___.___.-_-_..._._.___._..,,-_.-_$ 1968-69.--_-_.-------------.---------$

245,000.00 245,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services ._..-..-.,,...$ 189,400.00 $
Operating Expenses .....,,,,_._$ 55,600.00 $

1968-69 189,400.00 55,600.00

Section 14. Georgia Historical Commission. 1967-68 ___.,,_._...._.___._._.$ 1968-69 ..___.,,......_.._....,,_..._...,,__._........._._.....__,,.._$

350,000.00 270,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Capital Outlay _____._.___.___.__.$ 80,000.00

Section 15. Industry and Trade, Department of. A. General Operating Costs.
1967-68 -..._.._..__...._....._...___..._.._..,,.......__._,,..___.___.$ 2,211,600.00 1968-69 _,,...-....__._.........-.-...._-..__._.._....._.._.,,_.,,._._$ 2,211,600.00

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B. Grants to Area Planning and Development Com missions.
1967-68 __________,,.,,_-__.__..__.________,,__-_________________$
1968-69 ________..____.._..________-_-_..-$

823,200.00 823,200.00

C. Capital Outlay:

(a) Rivers and Harbors Development -- to be ex pended under contract with the Rivers and Harbors Development Commission.
1967-68 _._._,,___.,,,,__._______._-___..-$

250,000.00

(b) Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit--to be ex pended under contract with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
1967-68 ..................................................^
1968-69 .....___.._-_..._._-._.._$

250,000.00 250,000.00

D. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--Annual Lease payments to Georgia Ports Authority.

1967-68

_..._.._._._.____,,--_$ 1,505,000.00

1968-69 _^. .......-....-.-------.-I 1,967,500.00

Provided that from the above appropriate amounts $462,500.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be
changed to read as follows: 1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ___.,,_.,,.___..$ 1,004,800.00 $ 1,004,800.00

Operating Expenses ,,,,_.___.$ 756,800.00 $ 756,800.00

Section 16. Labor, Department of.
A. For the cost of operating the Commissioner's office and Factory Inspection Division.
1967-68 ......................................................................^ 1968-69 --.-..-.--.-.---.-.-.---.-.-.------$

280,000,00 280,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto shall be
changed to read as follows: 1967-68

Personal Services __.

210,000.00

Operating Expenses

70,000.00

1968-69 210,000.00 70,000.00

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B. For that part of cost of operations of Employ ment Security Agency as authorized by Act approved March 8, 1945.
1967-68 ._-._-_-_.__-_.___$
1968-69 __,,..__......._.._..._.,,_...__.._..__...._...._._........_..$

85,000.00 85,000.00

Section 17. Law, Department of.

For the cost of operating the Department of Law, provided that the compensation of all Assistant Attorneys General, Deputy Assistant Attorneys General, all law clerks, stenographic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of the State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purposes for which provision is made in this item, unless the pay ment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law by the State Highway Department for expenses incurred for legal services by any Assistant Attorney General or Deputy Assistant Attorney General assigned by the Attorney General of Georgia to perform specific items of legal work in connection with the acquisition of rights-ofway on the State Road system, or unless the payment is made from funds appropriated to the Executive Depart ment for the payment of salaries and expenses of the two Assistant Attorneys General or Deputy Assistant Attor neys General authorized to be appointed by the Governor.

1967-68

_.

-..-.-. $

1968-69

743,000.00 743,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

Personal Services

566,000.00

1968-69 566,000.00

Section 18. Library, State. 1967-68 .__.__...._.._..._...._. 1968-69 _ . _ .

110,000.00 110,000.00

Section 19. Literature Commission, State. 1967-68 ..__..,,_...__,,....._....._..._.._...____.___.. 1968-69 __.._._.._...._._........_.,,_....__,,......_.....

20,000.00 20,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget

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Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be
changed to read as follows: 1967-68

Personal Services ..,,.,,.__.._..$ 16,000.00 $

Operating Expenses ........_-$

4,000.00 $

1968-69 16,000.00 4,000.00

Section 20. Pharmacy Board. For cost of operating the office of Chief Drug Inspector.
1967-68 _..___.___.______.____._-__.--$
1968-69 ,,..___________.__._-___-___...__..__..$

113,500.00 113,500.00

Section 21. Public Defense, Department of.
For the cost of operating the Military Division, aid to military organizations and the cost of operating the Civil Defense Division, and the Office of Emergency Planning.
1967-68 ,,,,.._._._.,,__,,.____--.,,--..-.$
1968-69 ,,_....-...-._..,,._.._..-..-_-.._.-_..__._...-..-..-._....-._,,_.$

977,800.00 977,800.00

Section 22. Public Safety, Department of. 1967-68 ,,.,,_.___..._-__...,,._.._....__....-_.._..-_.....-..._......_.$ 10,150,000.00 1968-69 ___..-...._.._..._.._.._-.-_.._........_._..__.-,,-._--.....$ 10,132,983.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services .._...-..._.._..? 6,561,618.00 $ 6,663,318.00

Operating Expenses .._._..._.? 3,636,382.00 $ 3,649,665.00

Capital Outlay __..___..-......._$ 132,000.00

Provided, however, that the Director of the Depart ment of Public Safety is hereby authorized to pay dues for Georgia's portion of the cost of membership in the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the American Asso ciation of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Inter national Association of Chiefs of Police (State and Pro vincial Police).

Section 23. Public Service Commission.
For the cost of operating the Utilities Division and the Motor Carrier Division of the Public Service Com-

1967-68 1968-69

625,000.00 625,000.00

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Section 24. Purchases, Supervisor of. 1967-68 __,,_..___...__.-_.._.__..-......_.._.._._._._..$ 1968-69 ................................................................^

402,000.00 402,000.00

Section 25. Recreation Commission. 1967-68 ,,.__.._...._._.__._.._.._.___._-...__...__.._$ 1968-69 .................................................................^

95,410.00 95,410.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services ................$ 57,310.00 $
Operating Expenses ._._._.$ 38,100.00 $

1968-69 57,310.00 38,100.00

Section 26. Revenue, Department of. A. For cost of operating the Department of Revenue.
1967-68 __._-._--.-_-.---,,_-.____.--..-.$ 11,099,400.00 1968-69 _................................... .....^.....^ 11,099,400.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services .,,....._....__.$ 7,212,500.00 $ 7,212,500.00

Operating Expenses .___,,.._$ 3,886,900.00 $ 3,886,900.00

B. Grants to counties--Tax re-evaluation. For grants to counties in accordance with rules and regulations set up by the Commissioner of Revenue for assisting counties in financing tax re-evaluation studies.
1967-68 ..............................$
1968-69 ._-_.___.__---.._-__-_,,________$

200,000.00 150,000.00

C. Loans to counties--Tax re-evaluation. There is hereby appropriated for each of the next two fiscal years covered by this Act the amount of such repayments of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such
counties during each of the next two fiscal years in such amount and for the same purpose as originally appro priated, but not to exceed $400,000.00 in each of the next
two fiscal years. Such amount shall be available for further tax evaluation loans to counties.

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Section 27. Science and Technology Commission. 1967-68 .-..----------------------.---- ^ 1968-69 ---.-------------------------$

100,000.00 100,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Personal Services ._._,,.,,.,,.$ 67,700.00 $
Operating Expenses --_,,._.._$ 33,300.00 $

1968-69 67,700.00 33,300.00

Section 28. Secretary of State.

A. Combined Divisions. For the cost of operating the office of Secretary of State, and all other programs ad ministered through such office.

1967-68 --.-----------------.-.--------$

1968-69 _._-.--,, ---

-.----$

655,200.00 655,200.00

B. Examining Boards. 1967-68 --_------------.-.-.-----.------$ 1968-69 ----.---------------.--------$

710,000.00 710,000.00

C. Archives and Records. For the cost of operations of archives and history, microfilming and housing records, and the State Museum, including lease rental payments to the State Office Building Authority for the State Archives Building in the amount of $815,000.00 per annum.
1967-68 -.._._.-.-...___..._-..-....._..-_-._._.._..___.._-._.._.-._...$ 1,298,800.00
1968-69 ____....._.._......-_-.__._.__._._.-_._._._.._.-_...,,._..$ 1,298,800.00

D. Buildings and Grounds. For the cost of oper ating the State Capitol Building and grounds, the main tenance of Confederate cemeteries, the repairs, furnish ings, equipment, light, power, water and upkeep of grounds at the Mansion and for insurance on public prop erty not otherwise provided for.
1967-68 _._-._ -___------..--_-.-.,,....----$
1968-69 -.---..--------------------.-.---$

663,000,00 413,000.00

E. Special Repairs. Capitol Building, Mansion and Legislative Chambers, Rooms, Offices and Facilities.
1967-68 ___________-_---_---.-.---.-..-.-_---_$
1968-69 _____,,___.--.,,__._._ ._.___..____,,..,,________.._.____$

100,000.00 100,000.00

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Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Operating Expenses _.______$ 1,157,376.00 $

1968-69 907,376.00

Provided further that of the above amount, $3,600.00 in Operating Expenses shall be used to purchase and ship Georgia State Flags to servicemen serving overseas. Such shipments shall be made upon the request of the company commanders.

Section 29. State Properties Control Commission.
For the cost of operating State Properties Control Commission.
1967-68 _______________________________________________$
1968-69 .....__._________......_._....__._._$

50,000.00 50,000.00

Section 30. Treasury, State.
For operation of State Treasury, including Bond Com missioner.
1967-68 __________________....................._._.$
1968-69 _______________________________________$

127,500.00 127,500.00

Section 31. Veterans Service.
A. For the cost of operating the Department of Veterans Service.
1967-68 ___________________________________....____.__.$ 1,006,000.00
1968-69 _________________________________________....$ 1,006,000.00

B. For the cost of operating the Veterans Service Board, War Veterans Home, and Veterans Nursing Home.
1967-68 ,,.-___.._-__..__.___$ 1,380,000.00
1968-69 .________-__.____,,_________________.________$ 780,600.00

Provided that of the amount appropriated for 1967-68 the amount of $870,000.00 shall be for capital outlay for the purpose of constructing the veterans' wing at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville.

C. For the cost of pensions to Confederate Widows. 1967-68 ___________________________________,,__$ 1968-69 __,,___-_____._______.______._____-_.________________$

81,000.00 72,190.00

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Section 32. Workmen's Compensation, State Board of.
For the cost of operating the State Board of Work men's Compensation.
1967-68 _._,,-_..._..,,._,,-_.___..-.$ 591,000.00 1968-69 _...,,____......___-.-.,,.._.__-..___._..._.-...-._._,,.-...._-.$ 591,000.00

AGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION
Section 33. Agriculture, Department of. A. For the operation of all activities of the Depart ment including the operation of Farmers' Markets.
1967-68 _......._____.............____.-....,,-.....-,,.___.-_......._......$ 7,440,900.00 1968-69 ..._..._,,,,____.._._,,.__,,$ 7,240,900.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Operating Expenses -..,,_._.$ 3,221,462.00 $ 3,221,462.00

Provided that of the above amount, not more than $160,300.00 shall be expended to increase the contract with the Georgia Poultry Improvement Association.

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals--Annual Lease payments to Georgia Farmers' Market Authority.
1967-68 ___.,,,,______,, ......................................................I
1968-69 __...___....-.___....._..__.-....__.__._.________.-..-____-......-_.$

855,000.00 855,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Authority Lease Rentals .._.$ 855,000.00

1968-69 855,000.00

Provided that from the above amounts, $105,000.00 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Author ity to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new proj ects. Provided, also, that all rentals received from such projects shall be applied by the Authority to the abate ment of payments by the State toward any lease between the Authority and the Department of Agriculture, and further that any sub-lease to any third party shall re quire a rental at least equal to the annual lease payment between the Department and the Authority.

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Section 34. Conservation. A. Department of Forestry.
1967-68 _____________________________.___.___-___$ 4,570,757.00 1968-69 __________________________________$ 4,500,757.00

Provided that included in the above appropriations, the sum of $489,757.00 for the fiscal year 1967-68 shall be used for the purpose of implementing H. B. 39 of the regular 1967 Session relative to forest fire protection.

B. Forest Research Council. 1967-68 _____________________.__._.__________$ 1968-69 _-----.------_-..._-$

374,000.00 374,000.00

C. Game and Fish Commission. 1967-68 _.____.____________________.___...______$ 3,032,356.00 1968-69 ________._____________,,__,,__,,______$ 2,717,356.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services _._,,____$ 1,861,056.00 $ 1,861,056.00

Operating Expenses _.____$ 1,629,300.00 $ 1,629,300.00

D. Jekyll Island Committee. 1967-68 __________________ -___________$ 1968-69 ,,___,,_________,,_,,_____.____________$

430,000.00 430,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Operating Expenses _.___$ 430,000.00 $

1968-69 430,000.00

E. Mineral Leasing Commission. 1967-68 _____________._______._.______$ 1968-69 _________________________________$

5,000.00 5,000.00

F. Department of Mines, Mining and Geology, in cluding Oil and Gas Commission.

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(a) Regular Operation.

1967-68

.........$

1968-69 _.,,_,,__,,,,_.,,..______.__,,____,,,,_$

300,000.00 300,000.00

(b) South Georgia Minerals Exploration and Re search.

1967-68 ............ .......^.. ............ .....^

1968-69 ..............

...^.. ... ^

228,500.00 228,500.00

G. Department of Parks.

(a) For general operation and development of State Parks.
1967-68 __...___.,,.___.._____,,__._.__......,,..._...-..____.__...__.$ 1,288,000.00
1968-69 -__--___--___.-_--___..-___--_.-_-__.-----$ 1,038,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services _______________ $1,003,772.00 $ 1,003,772.00

Operating Expenses _.___,,,______$ 684,228.00 $ 684,228.00

Provided, however, that $20,000.00 of the above amount shall be allocated for expenses of the State Council for the Preservation of Natural Areas.

(b) Capital Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals Annual Lease Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority.
1967-68 _________._____..,,__..,,__...___._________,,__,,___,,_____._______$ 1,016,000.00
1968-69 ____________-.____--.____-____-______-____.-.__-..-_.,,_-__-$ 1,016,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts $530,000.00 in 1967-68 and $530,000.00 in 1968-69 is des ignated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects. Provided, further, that funds provided through this ap propriation shall not be used for acquisition of land except with the approval of the State Properties Acquisition Commission. Such approval shall be obtained prior to sale of bonds for such purpose.

(c) Capital Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals -An nual Lease Payments to Stone Mountain Memorial As sociation.
1967-68 _--_---,,---_--_._--_-,,_$

1,050,000.00

1968-69 _ ,,_--------...........................I 1,050,000.00

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Provided, that from the above appropriated amounts, $350,000.00 in 1967-68 and $350,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

H. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.

For the cost of operating the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
1967-68 ,,-_-,,,,._____.----$
1968-69 ______.___......_______.-..._.._._..____........,,-___-______-$

400,000.00 400,000.00

I. Stone Mountain Memorial Committee.

For operating costs including costs of improvements by convict labor.
1967-68 _,,__._---_--_---$
1968-69 ____________---_...____._____._......$

250,000.00 250,000.00

J. Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic. 1967-68 ,,._._...._.__,,__.._......_______._.______.__._......$ 1968-69 __.....___-_____...._.-_--.__....___._._.....$

325,000.00 75,000.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68 Personal Services .___....--__.$ 40,000.00 $
Operating Expenses ._..._.___$ 285,000.00 $

1968-69 50,000.00 25,000.00

K. Department of State Parks - For contract with Lake Lanier Island Development Authority.
1967-68
Operating Expenses ...._._.....$ 50,000.00

CORRECTIONS
Section 35. Corrections, State Board of.
A. For the administrative expenses of the State Board of Corrections, including the cost of operation of the State Prison System.

1967-68 .-_..____,,.,__......__.__...-..__........._......__....._..___.$ 8,167,400.00 1968-69 -___.-..-_.-....-...-._____......___-...-..__-_,,_______$ 7,617,400.00
Provided, that no funds appropriated in this Section or otherwise available, shall be used to pay a salary in

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excess of the Director's salary, except salaries for phy sicians. Provided, that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Capital Outlay ...._,,..__._.._.__$ 550,000.00 $

1968-69 -0-

B. Capital Outlay--Authority Lease Rentals - An nual Lease Payment to State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority.
1967-68 ___._______._____..-_---$
1968-69 -____-__.--__,,-._-_-------$

650,000.00 650,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts $250,000.00 in 1967-68 and $250,000.00 in 1968-69 is de signated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance projects at Alto, Reidsville, Milledgeville and Butts County.

Section 36. Pardons and Paroles, State Board of. 1967-68 ___,,______________.-__$ 1968-69 _-__--____-.-._-----$

918,000.00 918,000.00

Section 37. Probation, State Board of.

For the cost of operating the statewide Probation System, administered by the State Board of Probation.

1967-68 _

_. ...___..._.,,....$ 1,207,000.00

1968-69 ____.___.____-_$ 1,207,000.00

EDUCATION
Section 38. State Board of Education - Department of Education.
A. For matching vocational rehabilitation funds in cooperation with the Federal Government; for operation of vocational trade schools; for operation of public and rural library programs; for operation of School for the Deaf and Academy for the Blind; for programs for excep tional children; for grants in aid to the public common schools, under provisions of law; for free textbooks for children attending public common schools; for the salaries of county school superintendents; for the operating costs of the Department; for educational grants, including the grants to teachers for scholarships, as provided by law; and for any other expense authorized by law, payable from the common school funds.
1967-68 ____________________-__-__.__-______-_.__._$298,139,41B.OO
1968-69 __.__....._.__..._.._..___.._.-_._..._..._...$296,489,415.00

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Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services ____._-________$ 16,080,862.00 $ 16,080,862.00

Operating Expenses _..___..__$ 14,780,388.00 $ 14,780,388.00

Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave __,,.__.__.$ 27,059,469.00 $ 27,059,469.00

Mid-Term Adjustments ________ 934,291.00 $ 934,291.00

Isolated Schools _.-_____________.._ 66,135.00

66,135.00

Alto Maintenance, Operation and Sick Leave ___________________ 16,972.00

16,972.00

Public Library Services and

Materials

... 1,912,118.00

1,912,118.00

Contingency Fund ______________

-0-

-0-

Drive Education Summer

Program ______--_-___--.--____

-0-

-0-

Fellowships and Traineeships

for Teachers of Exceptional

Children _______________________

69,690.00

69,690.00

Provided, that none of the funds appropriated above may be used to initiate or commence any new program or project that would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the present biennium, unless such program or project has been specifically authorized by the General Assembly.

Provided, however, that in those new program areas where federal funds are accepted by the State Board of Education under Code Section 32-413, the Budget Bureau shall reduce the appropriation for any item or part thereof which can be financed with federal funds in lieu of State funds under the terms of the federal act, except for funds necessary to match such federal grants. Nothing in this Section shall be interpreted in such a way as to reduce eligibility of the State for federal funds or to authorize reduction of the State appropriation for programs for which commitments have already been made to local systems.
Funds appropriated for Section 12 of MFPE Action No. 523 shall be paid for salaries of certificated pro fessional personnel serving as principals, instructional supervisors, visiting teachers, librarians, guidance coun selors, and other certificated professional personnel.
Funds in the amounts of $1,300,000.00 in 1967-68 are appropriated for the purpose of teaching manners, nutri-

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tion health and hygiene in the public schools during the lunchroom hour, using any foods and edible materials dur ing the course of instruction. Funds in the amounts of $351,200.00 in 1967-68 are appropriated to supplement the school lunch managers who will participate in the above program.

The salary index value of 100 referred to in Section 9 of the Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act shall be a minimum of $4,800.00 as of the effective date of this Act.

B. Capital Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals. 1967-68 ----.----$ 27,801,000.00 1968-69 _.__-__-___.-...-$ 27,801,000.00

For Capital Outlay purposes, including Lease Rentals obligations of the State Board of Education, Department of Education to State School Building Authority in ac cordance with Lease Rental Contracts; provided that from the above appropriated amounts $2,000,000.00 in 1967-68 and $2,000,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed for additional Capital Outlay purposes, including Lease Rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

Section 39. Educational Improvement Council.

1967-68

.__------.

1968-69 .------.

99,694.00 99,694.00

Section 40. Higher Education Assistance Committee. 1967-68 ......................... .............^ 1968-69 .._.....__......__,,.___.,,__.,,____...___..._____.___.__.-...___.$

450,000.00 450,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall not apply and the Budget Bureau shall ap prove all expenditures by objects as provided by law.

Section 41. Medical Education Board.
For cost of operation of the State Medical Education Board, including the payment of medical scholarships as authorized by provisions of the Georgia State Constitution.
1967-68 ................................ ....^,
1968-69 ........................... ......$

177,500.00 177,500.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report shall not apply and the Budget Bureau shall ap prove all expenditures by objects as provided by law.

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Section 42. State Board of Regents.
A. The General cost of operation of the board; for aid to the University System; for annual payment of $8,000.00 to the University of Georgia for old stock items; for scholarships authorized by law $200,000.00; for the support of research and for the cost of use and/or acquir ing additions to plant and equipment for the University System.
1967-68 ._.____........._.___..__..._____...___.....__.._...__..........___.$ 96,727,000.00
1968-69 _....___.___.._..__.__.......___.....__...........___._.............$ 93,227,000.00

Provided that the above appropriations shall be in addition to the funds realized by the respective units in each fiscal year from the Federal Government, donations, gifts, earnings from fees, rents, sales and any other source of income, and provided that from the above appropria tions the amount of $14,956,000.00 in 1967-68 and $14,956,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental contracts as a first charge on such funds. Provided that from said appropria tion for lease rental the amount of $2,000,000.00 in 196768 and $2,000,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and com mitted to pay rentals to the University System Building Authority to permit the issuance of new bonds to finance new projects. Provided none of the funds herein provided as capital outlay authority lease rental shall be available for the purchase of any books whatsoever. Provided that the State Board of Regents shall, within the first 30 days of each fiscal year, make an apportionment of funds to the various units of the University System from all funds available in the amounts necessary in each fiscal year to pay the annual lease contract commitments for the acquisition of property as provided for in the provision of the State Constitution, and shall, second, apportion the remaining funds available to the various units to cover cost incident to the operation and development of the University System. The State Board of Regents shall im mediately report the same to the State Budget Authorities for approval, whose approval shall be evidenced in writing.

Provided that, in addition to the funds herein pro vided, reserve funds of the Regents shall be applied so as to provide not less than $10,000,000.00 for "improved quality" purposes.

No part of this appropriation, nor any funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University
System, or any school or college from the Federal Gov ernment, or from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, rents, sales or other sources of income shall be available for use or expenditure until made available by a written order of the State Budget Authorities. Provided that funds from donations, gifts, earnings, fees, and any other source

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of income shall be available to support further lease rental agreements for dormitories and other school buildings, with the approval of the Budget Bureau. Such further contracts may be entered into not to exceed $750,000.00 per annum.

B. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital - State Board of Regents.
1967-68 ._...-.__._..._.-..._.-....__._,,_...,,-_...____-$ 5,282,000.00
1968-69 ________________-----..--.----$ 5,282,000.00

Section 43. State Scholarship Commission. 1967-68 ......................................... ..^ 1968-69 ..................................... ..^

824,660.00 824,660.00

Section 44. Teachers' Retirement System.
For the State's contribution to the Teachers' Retire ment Fund, including the cost of administration.
1967-68 ,,.-..-.-..._.._..__..._-.._-__..--.----.--....-,,-$ 28,152,686.00
1968-69 ............................... ...........^ 28,152,686.00

HEALTH AND WELFARE
Section 45. Public Welfare, Department of Family and Children Services.

A. For the cost of operation of the State Welfare Programs.
1967-68 .......................... ..^ 2,744,000.00
1968-69 ___________________-_.__.--._--,,,,--------$ 2,744,000.00

B. Benefits. For benefits to the aged, the blind, the permanently and totally disabled, and dependent chil dren; and for children and youth care as authorized by law.
1967-68 ..................................$ 30,695,000.00
1968-69 ............................................. ^ 30,695,000.00

C. Grants to Counties for Administration and Services.
For the cost of participating with the Federal Govment and counties in the administration of local welfare programs.
1967-68 ............................... ...^ 5,731,000.00
1968-69 ________________________.___.._._._.._.__$ 5,731,000.00

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Provided that medical care programs of physicians' services, X-ray and medical laboratory services, and social services in the adult programs shall be initiated only upon Federal approval of a State plan administered under Title XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.

D. Institutions. For the cost of operation of the institutions under the administration of the Department of Family and Children Services, including construction costs of a new institution for girls, and grants to countyowned detention centers.
1967-68 .._.___._..._.._..__.__.._..__.....____......_..__..$ 6,645,000.00
1968-69 ........__.....-_..._._......____.._.__....___$ 4,533,000,00
Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:
1967-68
Operating Expenses ._._...$ 3,366,200.00
Section 46. Public Health, Department of. A. Regular Operations. For the cost of operating the Department of Public Health, grants to counties for public health programs, services for crippled children, and the mental health program, including the purchase of services of private hospitals.
1967-68 ........................ .^.... .............. ^ 12,062,000.00
1968-69 .-__..._.___.....--.....-_........-__..._.-........__.$ 12,062,000.00

B. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Service. For the cost of conducting the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program.
1967-68 ......__,,_._..__._-__...-__._...._......._-_.........--___..$
1968-69 ....................... ....^..^....$

514,500.00 514,500.00

C. Atlanta Regional Hospital. For the cost of developing and operating the Atlanta Regional Hospital, including pre-admission and post-discharge services.
1967-68 .............................. ^............^
1968-69 .......................................$

50,000.00 50,000.00

D. Augusta Regional Hospital. For the cost of developing and operating the Augusta Regional Hospital, including pre-admission and post-discharge services.
1967-68 ................................. .^...............$
1968-69 ......----....._...__._.__._.._..__..._......._..$

50,000.00 50,000.00

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E. Authority Lease Rentals. For annual cost of ac quiring Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital.
1967-68 ....................................... .^

300,000.00

F. Captial Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals - An nual Lease payments to State Hospital Authority.
1967-68 __.___.-...___..._._.-.._.._..__-..___..._.__.-__-_.-__---$ 3,525,000.00
1968-69 .......................... J^ 3,525,000.00

Provided that from the above appropriated amounts, $515,000.00 in 1967-68 and $515,000.00 in 1968-69 is designated and committed to pay rentals to said Authority to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

G. Battey State Hospital. For the cost of operating the Battey State Hospital, including pre-admission and post-discharge services.
1967-68 ___.._.__.___-..,,.._,__..-._-..._-,,-___,,__,,-__-_-$ 3,100,000.00
1968-69 ..................... .^ 3,100,000.00

H. Georgia Mental Health Institute. For the cost of operating the Georgia Mental Health Institute, including pre-admission and post-discharge services.
1967-68 ___..________.____,,-____.____.-$ 3,500,000.00
1968-69 -.--.--.--------.-.-- ----$ 3,500,000.00

I. Georgia Retardation Center. For the cost of devel oping and operating the Georgia Retardation Center, including pre-admission and post-discharge services.
1967-68 ........................... ...^
1968-69 ................___._,,_--____--.__.___-________$

250,000.00 250,000.00

J. Gracewood State School and Hospital. For the cost of operating the Gracewood State School and Hospital, including pre-admission and post-discharge services, and for capital outlay, including the purchase of equipment.
1967-68 ............ ...^ 6,790,000.00
1968-69 .__._...______.....__-...__-...-.__..___....__..._-...__..____..$ 6,730,000.00

K. Medical Facilities Construction. For aid to local government subdivisions in establishing, constructing and equipping hospital facilities to be administered and ex pended in the same manner as other public health funds, and in accordance with the provisions of the Hill-Burton Act, as amended, and the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act

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of 1963 of the United States Congress, and the rules and regulations of the State Board of Health.
1967-68 ______________________________...,,..._.._._.,,_$ 2,000,000.00
1968-69 ._...__..__.._...._._..__._,,__.__.____.$ 2,000,000.00

L. Milledgeville State Hospital. For the cost of operating the Milledgeville State Hospital, including pre admission and post-discharge services; and for capital out lay, including the purchase of equipment.
1967-68 ...^ ...................... ..........^ 26,378,000.00
1968-69 _____----,,_._____._,,___.______._____$ 24,494,500.00

M. Southwestern State Hospital. For the cost of operating the Southwestern State Hospital, including pre-admission and post-discharge services; and for capital outlay, including the purchase of equipment.
1967-68 __-_-----_-_________.-_-_--____....__$ 2,900,000.00
1968-69 ........... ^...... .......^.................^ 2,900,000.00

N. Water Quality Control Division. For the cost of conducting the programs of the State Water Quality Control Board.
1967-68 ,,-._____.__-....._...-...._._,,_-._.._...,,_......_.....__$
1968-69 ......................... ....^..........$

227,000.00 227,000.00

Provided that the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Personal Services .,,__,,.________$ 37,431,331.00 $ 37,431,331.00

Operating Expenses ______._$ 41,383,028.00 $ 41,383,028.00

Authority Lease Rental .___$ 3,825,000.00 $ 3,525,000.00

Provided that of the above amount, $100,000.00 from Operating Expenses will be used for Day Care Centers for the mentally retarded.

HIGHWAYS
Section 47. Highway Department.
Appropriation of all funds in this Section is to be in conformity with and pursuant to Article VII, Section IX, Paragraph IV, of the State Constitution, and shall be in an amount equal to all money derived from motor fuel taxes received by the State Treasurer in each of the im mediately preceding years, less the amount of refunds,

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rebate and collection costs authorized by law. The fiscal officers of the State are hereby directed to, as of July 1 of each fiscal year, determine the net collection of motor fuel tax received by the State Treasurer in the im mediately preceding fiscal year and enter the full amount so determined on the records of the State as being the ap propriation payable in lieu of the amount appropriated herein.

A. General Operations - For general administrative cost of operating the Highway Department, including equipment and compensation claims.
1967-68 ..................................... ..^, 7,998,161.00
1968-69 ............................$ 7,998,161.00

B. Capital Outlay - Authority Lease Rentals. 1967-68 ................... ^ 19,900,000.00 1968-69 _,,_,,____.___,,__,,____$ 19,900,000.00

For Lease Rental obligations of the Highway Depart ment to Georgia State Highway Authority, the Georgia Rural Roads Authority and the State Office Building Authority in accordance with Lease Rental contracts now in existence or hereafter entered into in connection with new projects approved by the Highway Department.

Provided that in the event that Lease Rental obliga tions shall be less than the amount herein appropriated, such excess amount may be used and is herein specifically appropriated for new authority lease rentals to permit the issuance of bonds to finance new projects.

C. Maintenance and Betterments - Planning and Construction. For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including all cost items incident thereto. Funds appropriated for each fiscal year shall be available for matching Federal apportionment for the same year. For the cost of road and bridge construction and surveys, maintenance and improving the State Highway System of roads and bridges, and the costs incident thereto (provided all expenditures for county contracts shall be in ac cordance with and on the basis of average prices as au thorized by law). Provided, however, that funds shall be allocated to matching all Federal aid funds prior to the allocation of any funds for other works, and the State Highway Department may add, delete, and substitute Fed eral aid projects to secure the full benefit of the Federal aid program. Provided further, that in order to meet the requirements of the Interstate System with regard to com pletion by a date fixed by existing Federal Statute of

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Federal-State 90-10 projects, the Budget Bureau is hereby authorized and directed to give advanced budgetary au thorization for the letting and execution of highway con tracts essential to and included in such Interstate Program not to exceed the amount of State Motor Fuel Tax Rev enues actually paid into the Treasury and constitutionally appropriated to the State Highway Department.

Maintenance and Betterments 1967-68 ...................................-_______._____..$ 34,435,300.00 1968-69 ____________________________________$ 34,435,300.00

Planning and Construction 1967-68 _______--_____-.-______________._$ 49,349,539.00 1968-69 .............-...................^........_______________$ 49,349,539.00

Provided that the allocations to objects in the Budget Report shall be changed to read as follows:

1967-68

1968-69

Capital Outlay, Roadway __$ 89,947,938.00 $ 89,947,938.00

Authority Lease Rental _$ 19,900,000.00 $ 19,900,000.00

D. Grants to Counties - For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance.
1967-68 ___.._______________________.____.____________________$ 4,817,013.03
1968-69 ____._.-_________.-___,,.-___________.$ 4,817,013.03

E. For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance.
1967-68 ______________________________________..$ 4,500,000.00
1968-69 ___________________________________________.$ 4,500,000.00

Provided that the appropriations in D above shall be distributed and disbursed by the State Treasurer as pro vided by law. The sum appropriated under E shall be dis tributed and disbursed to the various counties of the State by the State Treasurer in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mile age in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the State Highway Department.
Provided further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the

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Director of the Highway Department. At the request of the Governor or the Budget Bureau or the Director of the State Highway Department, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any county to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such county in any future year.

F. Capital Outlay - Airport Development. 1967-68 _,,_..._.-...__-..___....___-...__-....__-..__...__..__.-.$ 1968-69 _-__--.--------------$

975,000.00 --

Provided that the above amount shall be expended as follows:

(a) NAME OF AIRPORT

STATE FUNDS

ALBANY . . . ...........$ 150,000.00 City of Albany and County
of Dougherty Municipal

COLUMBUS ______-_______-._.$ County of Muscogee Muscogee County

150,000.00

CORNELIA .__..__-....__-.....,,$ County of Habersham Habersham County

25,000.00

FULTON COUNTY .___.....$ 150,000.00 County of Fulton

MACON ______-_.-__-_____-.__.$ City of Macon Municipal

150,000.00

VALDOSTA ..___.,,.._......__$ City of Valdosta Municipal

150,000.00

MOULTRIE ........_.._.$ Colquitt County Municipal

100,000.00

(b) OTHER PROJECTS ..-_.$ 100,000.00

Provided that said $100,000.00 State appropriation may he expended only on non-carrier airports being built with the approval of the Federal Aeronautics Administra tion, with 50% Federal participation and 50% participa tion by the State and local funds, with the local funds being at least equal to State funds, and with State funds never exceeding $25,000.00 for any one airport.

Notwithstanding any other provision in this para graph, the State funds allocated under this paragraph

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may be expended up to $25,000.00 for any one project when local funds are contributed in at least an equal amount for the purpose of building and completing any airport with out any Federal participation, but shall not have prece dence over any project approved by the Federal Aeronau tics Administration.

(c) If any of the projects listed in subparagraph (a) herein are not carried out because of non-participation by local or Federal government, the State funds for such project shall be transferred to the appropriation made in subparagraph (b) hereof.

G. Administrative Fees - Administration Truck Weight Program.
1967-68 ._.__.__.__._._____--...-_.____---___$
1968-69 ._...__...__._.._.._...___._...._._____..__$

250,000.00 250,000.00

OTHER Section 48. Grants to Municipalities. For grants to municipalities in accordance with the law authorizing such grants.
1967-68 ............... ^ 9,317,000.00 1968-69 ___.....,,.........._....,,.,,__..._.._,,....___._________._....$ 9,317,000.00

Provided further, that member of the governing au thority of the municipality, designated by such authority, shall execute an affidavit annually that funds received under this Section have been expended in accordance with the law and the Constitution, and file the same with the State Treasurer. At the request of the Governor or the Budget Bureau or the Director of the State Highway De partment, the State Auditor shall cause an audit to be made of any municipality to determine the use of such funds. The expense of such audit shall be deducted from funds granted to such municipality in any future year.

Section 49. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. A. Grants to Counties.
1967-68 ............................................................^ 1,700,000.00 1968-69 _____.-_________...___________$ 1,700,000.00

B. Grants to Municipalities. 1967-68 ._...,,_.......___. 1968-69 _-,,_.-.___.__

2,700,000.00 2,700,000.00

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Provided that none of the funds appropriated under this Section shall be distributed until legislation has been enacted providing for the method of distribution thereof.

PART IV
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 50. Governor's Emergency Fund. There is hereby appropriated as a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor in his dis cretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other pro visions of State law and the Constitution.
1967-68 ............... _^$ 2,000,000.00
1968-69 ,,....,,__.____.........___.___......__._____,,,,.....__........._.. $ 2,000,000.00

Section 51. In addition to these appropriations there is hereby appropriated as needed, a specific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of gasoline shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing gasoline as authorized by Act of Georgia General Assembly of 1947. (Ga. Laws 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing gasoline.
Section 52. In accordance with the requirements of Article VII, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby ap propriated payable to each Department, Agency, or Insti tution of the State sums sufficient to satisfy the payments required to be made in each year, under lease contracts now in existence or as provided for in this appropriation Act between any Department, Agency or Institution of the State, and any Authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitu tional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the re quired payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appropriated to the Department, Agency, or Insti tution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appropriations.
The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general

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obligations of the State incurred under valid lease con tracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the General Funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.

Where the appropriations in this Act are the same for each of the two fiscal years of the biennium, the alloca tions to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, are hereby changed so that such allocations shall be the same for each of the two fiscal years.

Where the appropriation is less for the second fiscal year of the biennium due to a reduction in Capital Outlay, the allocation to objects in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto, shall be reduced in the second year by the amount of the Capital Outlay expenditure.

All provisions and amounts in the Budget Report, as amended by the supplement thereto relative to cost of living increases, are hereby deleted.

Section 53. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the objects and for the programs and activities as speci
fied in the Governor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report, as amended by the Supplement thereto, submitted to the General Assembly at the regular 1967 Session, except as otherwise specified in this Act; pro
vided, however, the Director of the Budget is authorized to make internal transfers within a budget unit between objects and programs subject to the condition that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initi ating or commencing any new program or activity not
currently having an appropriation, nor which would re quire operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the current biennium, and provided, further, that no funds whatsoever shall be transferred without the prior ap proval of at least eleven (11) members of the Fiscal Af fairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Repre
sentatives in a meeting called to consider said transfers. This Section shall apply to all funds of each budget unit from whatever source derived. The State Auditor shall make an annual report to the Appropriations Commit
tees of the Senate and House of Representatives of all instances revealed in his audit in which the expenditures of any department, bureau, board, commission, institution or other agency of the State show transfers made in violation of this Section. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report and supplement thereto contain no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the legislative and judicial branches of the government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget

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containing any such allocation until such shall be sub mitted and approved in the same manner and under the
same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 54. In the event it is determined by the Budget Bureau that the total funds in the State Treasury in a fiscal year in which appropriations are made in the foregoing Sections of this Act are to be less than the amount needed to pay in full the specific appropriations authorized, the Director of the Budget is authorized and is hereby directed to make a pro rata reduction of the amount of each appropriation hereinbefore made, except authority lease rental funds and other constitutionally obligated funds, as provided by Georgia Code Section 40-418 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 17).

The amounts of the appropriations so reduced as directed herein and as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Provided fur ther, the Budget Bureau is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appro priations provided in the foregoing Sections of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allot ments for each fiscal year, the amounts so in excess as determined by the Budget Bureau shall cease to be an obligation of the State.
TOTAL APPROPRIATION 1967-68 _-____._^_._..$785,339,708.90
TOTAL APPROPRIATION 1968-69 .^__^___

Section 55. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 45.

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox

Dean Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley

Hill Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Moore Noble

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Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 18th

Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Bateman

Eldridge Flowers Holloway

Kidd Kilpatrick Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 44, nays 9, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has receded from its position in disagreeing to the Senate com mittee amendment to the following Bill of the House:

HB 158. By Mr. Harris of the 85th:
A bill to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", so as to redefine the provisions relating to process and service; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position and appoints a Committee of Conference of the following resolution of the House:

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.

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The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following:

Mrs. Merritt of the 68th

Mr. Murphy of the 26th

Mr. Wilson of the 102nd

HB 324. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act amending and revising the adoption laws now set forth in Chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide for the deposit of a fee for advance court costs of $15.00 with all adoption petitions; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 447. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", so as to provide for the registration of vehicles without a certifi cate of title; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 522. By Messrs. Jones of the 112th and McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act regulating charges and interest on loans secured by secondary security deeds on certain residential property subject to a prior lien or security deed approved March 16, 1966, so as to further define certain terms; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills and resolutions of the House:
HB 292. By Mr. Lambert of the 38th and others: A bill to provide for an additional Judge of the Superior Courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
HB 523. By Mr. Steis of the 100th: A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide for the compensation of the Attorney General; and for other purposes.
HR 75. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing authority of Charlton County to adopt building, electrical, and other similar codes; and for other purposes.

HR 76. By Mr. Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to au thorize the governing authority of Camden County to adopt building, electrical, and other similar codes; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:
HB 224. By Mr. Jones of the 112th: A bill to regulate retail installment and home solicitation sales and for the financing thereof; and for other purposes.

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HB 225. By Mr. Jones of the 112th:
A bill to regulate the sale and financing of motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

HB 306. By Messrs. Newton and Lewis of the 50th and others:
A bill to require dealers in junk or metals purchasing copper wire or cable to keep a register; and for other purposes.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position and appoints a Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:

HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th and many others:
A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on part of the House the following: Mr. McCracken of the 49th Mr. Rowland of the 48th Mr. Floyd of the 7th

HB 391. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A bill to amend Code section 23-2304 relating to the burial of paupers, so as to prescribe a minimum and maximum figure which may be expended by the county for the burial of paupers; and for other pur poses.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 585. By Messrs. Lovell of the 6th, Malone of the 117th, Longino of the 122nd and others:
A bill to amend Code Title 13 known as the "Banking Law" of Georgia, so as to provide that no bank shall carry on or conduct or do a banking business in this State except on the premises of the place of business (banking house) etc.; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 614. By Mr. Dean of the 20th:
A bill to amend an act creating the offices of the State Highway Board, Chairman of the State Highway Board, and Treasurer of the State Highway Department, so as to change the compensation of the Director of the State Highway Department; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 38, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd, Howard of the 101st and Cooper of the 103rd:
A resolution relative to the steam locomotive "General"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:

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REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON HR 124-311

Mr. President:

Mr. Speaker:

The Committee of Conference appointed on HR 124-311 respectfully reports as follows:

(1) The Committee recommends that the Senate recede from its position.

(2) The Committee recommends that HR 124-311 as passed by the House be adopted.

This 16th day of March, 1967.

Respectfully submitted,

On behalf of the House of Representatives:
/s/ Thomas B. Murphy Representative, 26th District
/s/ Janet S. Merritt Representative, 68th District
/s/ Joe Mack Wilson Representative, 102nd District

On behalf of the Senate:
/s/ W. W. Fincher, Jr. Senator, 54th District
/s/ Sam P. Hensley Senator, 33rd District
/s/ Albert F. Moore Senator, 31st District

Senator Hensley of the 33rd moved that the Senate agree to the report of the Committee of Conference on HR 124.

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 5.

The motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference was agreed to.

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Senator Abney of the 53rd asked unanimous consent that he be recorded as voting nay on HR 124.

The consent was granted.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate resolve itself into execu tive session for the purpose of receiving a message from His Excellency, Gov ernor Lester G. Maddox.

The motion prevailed, and the Senate resolved itself into executive session.

The executive session was dissolved, and the Senate resumed the regular order of business.

The following communication was dispatched to His Excellency, the Gov ernor:

THE STATE SENATE Atlanta, Georgia March 16, 1967

Honorable Lester G. Maddox, Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Geeorgia

Dear Governor:

Pursuant to the request in a communication from you this date, the Senate has reconsidered its action in not confirming the appoint ments on February 16, 1967, and have confirmed the appointments of the below listed appointees:

Honorable L. Thomas McLane of Troup County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning November 24, 1965, and serving a term concurrent with the Governor.

Honorable Carroll Twilley of Richmond County as a member of the Mobile Home Commission for a term beginning September 14, 1966, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor.

Respectfully,

HMcW/r

/&/ Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. Secretary of the Senate

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THE STATE SENATE Atlanta, Georgia March 16, 1967

Honorable Lester G. Maddox, Governor State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

Dear Governor:

Under the rules governing executive sessions of the State Senate, I have the honor to report to you as follows:

Nominations sent to the Senate by you this date were acted on as follows:

Honorable Morgan R. Redwine, Jr. of Clarke County as Executive Sec retary and Secretary of the Executive Department for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Peyton S. Hawes of Elbert County as State Revenue Com missioner for a term beginning January 13, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable C. Clayton Turner, Jr. of DeKalb County as State Supervisor of Purchases for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and ending No vember 17, 1968. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable George J. Hearn of Walton County as Adjutant General for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and running concurrent with the term of the Governor and at his pleasure. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Horace G. Caldwell of Dougherty County as Director of the Department of State Parks for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and ending January 1, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Horace G. Caldwell of Dougherty County as a member of of the Jekyll Island State Parks Authority for a term beginning Janu ary 11, 1967, and running concurrent with his term of office as Direc tor of the Department of State Parks. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Paul S. Stone of Burke County as Assistant Adjutant Gen eral for Air for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Dr. A. S. Furcron of Pulton County as Director of the Department of Mines, Mining and Geology for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending December 31, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 53, nays 1, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Wilson B. Wilkes of Cook County as State Budget Officer for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Bruce Schaefer of Stephens County as Director of the State De partment of Family and Children Services for a term beginning January 11, 1967, and running concurrent with that of the Governor and until her successor is appointed and qualified. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Emory M. Hiers of Colquitt County as Solicitor of the City Court of Colquitt County for a term beginning January 16, 1967, and ending January 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Margaret Ford of DeKalb County as a member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia for a term beginning September 23, 1966, and ending September 23, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Sister Mary Bonaventure of Chatham County as a member of the Board of Examiners of Nurses for Georgia for a term beginning Sep tember 23, 1966, and ending September 23, 1969. The vote on this con firmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. J. M. Stewart of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Examiners of Practical Nurses of Georgia for a term beginning October 21, 1966, and ending April 1, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Charles W. Cunningham of Fulton County as a member of the State Board for Examination, Qualification and Registration of Architects for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending March 5, 1972. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Robert Shaw of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending De cember 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Charles Counts of Dade County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning- March 15, 1967, and ending De cember 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Honorable Peyton S. Hawes of Elbert County as a member of the Capitol Square Improvement Committee for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Sam Caldwell of DeKalb County as a member of the Capitol Square Improvement Committee for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. H. Sol Clark of Chatham County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Charles C. Pilcher of Thomas County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor.
The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable J. Winford Martin of Muscogee County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Joseph P. Wood, Jr. of DeKalb County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Lane Mitchell of Fulton County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Mrs. Carl Couey of Cobb County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Robert G. Dickerson, Jr. of Lowndes County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Patrick H. Hilton of Banks County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Mrs. C. Weldon Smith of Greene County as a member of the State Board of Family and Children Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving concurrent with the term of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Julian W. Edwards of Taylor County as a member of the Georgia State Board of Funeral Services for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 13, 1973. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable C. L. Rhodes, Jr. of Greene County as a member of the Advisory Committee on Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending July 28, 1967. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Claud W. Lowe of Calhoun County as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Cor poration for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending March 15, 1973. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable W. Troup Jones of Greene County as a member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending March 15, 1973. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Malcolm Bell, Jr. of Chatham County as a member of the Charles H. Herty Foundation for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 19, 1972. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable William A. Pope of Wilkes County as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade, represent ing Tenth Congressional District, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending April 1, 1969. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Samuel T. Crane of Hall County as a member of the State Board of Dispensing Opticians for a term beginning March 16, 1967, and ending March 16, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Earl R. Harwick of Fulton County as a member of the Stone Mountain Memorial Association for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 24, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable J. Maurice Johnson of Wheeler County as a member of the Department of Public Safety for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending as provided by law. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Honorable E. A. Isakson of Fulton County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 24, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Jack L. Minor of Richmond County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 24, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Ernest Brauda of Chatham County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending February 24, 1970. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Gartrell Nash of Gwinnett County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable Travis Sanders of Cobb County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Jack Minter of DeKalb County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Jesse C. Palmer, Jr. of Burke County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this
confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable W. C. Clary of Stephens County as a member of the Georgia Real Estate Investment Board for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirma tion was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Johnnie L. Caldwell of Upson County as a member of the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote
on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Hugh M. Gillis of Treutlen County as a member of the Governor's Committee on Interstate Cooperation for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Dr. James Craig of Baldwin County as a member of the State Board of Eugenics for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the

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pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable George W. Henderson, Jr. of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term be ginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Honorable Wayne K. Rivers of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con
firmed.

Honorable Tom J. Vereen of Colquitt County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable William H. Eubank of McDuffie County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Walter R. McDonald of Richmond County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Dr. Ira A. Ferguson, Sr. of Fulton County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable John W. Love, Jr. of Catoosa County as a member of the Board of Managers, Georgia Factory for the Blind, for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and serving at the pleasure of the Governor. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was con firmed.

Honorable Leland Staven of Floyd County as a member of the Georgia Art Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending De cember 31, 1971. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.
Honorable M. E. Garrison of Banks County as a member of the State Forestry Commission for a term beginning March 15, 1967, and ending January 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

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Honorable B. L. Hawkins of Hall County as a member of the State Board of Veterans Service for a term beginning April 1, 1967, and ending April 1, 1974. The vote on this confirmation was ayes 54, nays 0, and the nominee was confirmed.

Respectfully yours,

HMcW/r

/s/ Hamilton McWhorter, Jr. Secretary of the Senate

HB 653. By Messrs. Barber of the 24th, Murphy of the 26th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for equal pay for both male and female for comparable work on jobs, so as to provide that it shall be the duty of the Commissioner of Labor to enforce the provisions of this act; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 26, nays 16.

The bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 19. By Mr. Harris of the 118th: A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 20-506, relating to attorney's fees upon any note or other evidence of indebtedness, so as to change the method of giving notice for the purpose of collecting such attorney's fees; and for other purposes.
Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 19.
On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

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HB 25. By Messrs. Harris and Levitas of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 113-1005, relating to the appointment of appraisers, so as to provide that notice of the filing of the appraisers' return must be given to the tax commissioner or tax collector of any county in which property set apart is located if such property is in a county other than the county where the application for a year's support has been filed; and for other purposes.

Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 25.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 64th:
A bill to amend section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.

Senator Pennington of the 45th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 731.

On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

HB 468. By Messrs. Clarke of the 45th, Steis of the 100th, Lowrey of the 13th and others:
A bill entitled "The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday"; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to declare and give effect to a public interest in setting apart one day of the week as a common day of rest and for other activities beneficial to the public welfare; to designate Sunday as the most appropriate day therefor; to regulate or prohibit the carry ing on of a business, business transactions, labor, and the employment of labor for profit on such day; to provide exemptions therefrom; to provide for local referenda to designate another day of the week in lieu

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thereof; to impose criminal and other sanctions for the enforcement thereof; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Title. This act may be known, and may be cited as "The Common Day of Rest Act of 1967".

Section 2. Declaration of Public Policy. It is in the public interest that one particular day of the week be set apart by law as a common day for rest, recreation or spiritual renewal of the people generally and for the development of family, group or other social, cultural or religious relationships among them. To the encouragement thereof, it is in the public interest that businesses, business transactions, labor and the employment of labor for profit, commercial, industrial or otherwise, on such common day be prohibited or regulated to the end that the great est number of people possible may be able to enjoy such a day as they see fit with maximum freedom from the pressures of economic employ ment and competition. The day of the week known as Sunday, being the most widely observed for the aforesaid purposes in this State, is hereby designated as generally the most appropriate day therefor, and it is hereby declared to be the public policy of this State that businesses, business transactions, labor and the employment of labor for profit on Sunday be prohibited or regulated as hereinafter provided.

Section 3. General Prohibitions. Except as hereinafter provided, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, on Sunday:

(a) To carry on a business or business transactions, to labor or to employ labor for profit in the usual manner at the usual location or to operate a place of business open to the public; or

(b) To cause, direct or authorize any employee or agent to carry on a business or business transactions, to labor or to employ labor for profit in the usual manner at the usual location, or to operate a place of business open to the public.

Section 4. Essential Business Exemption. The prohibitions of Sec tion 3 are not applicable to a person, firm or corporation engaged in activity essential for the public safety, health or good order.

Section 5. Non-profit Activity Exemption. The prohibitions of Sec tion 3 are not applicable to a person, non-profit organization or non profit corporation if their activity is conducted solely for charitable or religious purposes.

Section 6. Governmental Activity Exemption. The prohibitions of Section 3 are not applicable to any federal, state, county, municipal or other local government department or agency in the conduct of their official duties; nor to the employees thereof in the discharge of their official employment.

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Section 7. Sabbatarian Exemption, (a) The prohibitions of Sec tion 3 are not applicable to a person who in good faith observes a day other than Sunday as the Sabbath, if he, being otherwise subject there
to:

1. Refrains from carrying on a business or business transactions, or labor or the employment of labor for profit and closes his place of business to the public on such other day; and

2. On Sunday, employs only persons who in good faith also observes such other day as the Sabbath; and

3. On Sunday, does not conduct his business in such a way as to create noise and conditions which materially disturbs others who are observing Sunday as their common day of rest; and

4. Has filed notice of such belief and practice with the chief of police, if located within a municipality, or otherwise with the sheriff of the county in which his business is located and will be operated on Sunday.

(b) The exemption afforded by this section is available with respect to a business which conducts its operations through a single corporation if substantially all of the stock of such corporation is owned by persons who in good faith observe a day other than Sunday as the Sabbath and who regularly work primarily at the place of business of the corpora tion, provided the corporation operates no more than three places of business in this State and otherwise meets the conditions required in subsection (a).

Section 8. Small Shop Exemption. The prohibitions of Section 3 are not applicable to a business, or to the employees of a business, which on Sunday at any one place of business, or operating from any one place of business, employs less than four persons including the manager or proprietor thereof.

Section 9. Other Exempted Businesses. (a) The prohibitions of Section 3 are not applicable to the follow ing businesses or to the employees thereof: 1. Restaurants, cafeterias or other prepared food service facilities; 2. Hotels, motels, and other lodging facilities; 3. Hospitals and nursing homes; 4. Dispensaries of drugs and medicines; 5. Ambulance and burial services; 6. Generation and distribution of electric power;

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7. Distribution of gas, oil and other fuels;

8. Telephone, telegraph and messenger services;

9. Heating, refrigeration and cooling services;

10. Railroad, bus, trolley, subway, taxi and limousine services;

11. Water, air and land transporation services and attendant termi nal facilities;

12. Cold storage warehousing;

13. Ice manufacturing and distribution;

14. Repair and maintenance services for equipment and machinery;

15. Plant and industrial maintenance, cleaning and protection serv ices;

16. Farmers' markets;

17. Industries where continuous processing or manufacturing is re quired by the very nature of the process involved;

18. Newspaper publication and distribution;

19. Radio and television broadcasting;

20. Motion picture, theatrical and musical performances;

21. Automobile service stations;

22. Athletic and sporting events;

23. Parks, beaches and recreational facilities;

24. Scenic, historic and tourist attractions;

25. Amusement centers, fairs, zoos and museums;

26. Libraries;

27. Educational lectures, forums and exhibits; and

28. Domestic services and baby sitting.
(b) The prohibitions of Section 3 are also not applicable to the aforesaid businesses with respect to the sale of merchandise or services incident to, normally associated with, or commonly expected in, the con-

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duct of such businesses, and the aforesaid businesses are not otherwise restricted to the sales permitted under Section 10.

Section 10. Permitted Sales.

(a) The prohibitions of Section 3 are not applicable to sales of the following items of personal property to consumers:

1. Drugs, medical and surgical supplies, or any other items pur chased on the written prescription of a licensed medical practitioner for the treatment of a patient.

2. Ice, ice cream, confectionaries and beverages.

3. Food prepared for consumption on or off the premises where sold.

4. Newspapers and magazines.

5. Dairy products, poultry and meats.

6. Perishable fruits and vegetables.

7. Gasoline, fuel additives, lubricants and anti-freeze.

8. Tires, tubes and tire repair materials.

9. Repair or replacement parts and other equipment or accessories
necessary to, and safety devices intended for, safe and efficient opera tion of land vehicles, boats and aircraft.

10. Emergency plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical repair and replacement parts and equipment.

11. Cooking, heating and lighting fuel.

12. Infant supplies.

13. Tobacco products.

14. Bakery products.

(b) If substantially all of the activity of a business is the sale to consumers of any one or a combination of the foregoing items of per sonal property, such business and the employees thereof are also ex cluded from the prohibitions of Section 3.

(c) It is not intended that what is commonly known as a depart ment store is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 3 because it may operate one or more departments dealing in the sales permitted under subsection (a).

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Section 11. Permitted Labor and Employment.

(a) The prohibitions of Section 3 are not applicable to labor and employment for the following purposes:

1. Activity after 6:00 o'clock in the evening preparatory for the resumption of business on the following day.
2. The display or showing of homes, or farms, or real property for purposes of later sale or rental.
Section 12. Act inapplicable. The provisions of this Act are not applicable:
1. To prohibit casual transactions between persons none of whom are thereby carrying on a business or business transactions, or labor or the employment of labor in their usual manner or at their usual location, or are operating a place of business open to the public;
2. To prohibit agricultural operations such as farming, animal and poultry husbandry, forestry and allied activity;
3. To permit on Sunday any other operations or activity which by other provisions of law are prohibited or regulated.

Section 13. Local Referenda. The people of any county or munici pality may designate a day of the week other than Sunday as the day of the week to be set apart for the purposes described in Section 2 by a local referendum in the county or municipality involved. For this purpose the provisions of law with respect to referenda to legalize alcoholic bever ages, adapted for this purpose, shall be applicable. In the event another day is designated as a result of such a referendum, then the day so designated shall, in the application of this Act in such county or municipality, be substituted in this act for the word "Sunday", and this act, so modified, shall in all other respects apply and be enforced therein.
Section 14. Penalties, (a) Any person, and any owner, and any manager of any business which engages in any activity or transactions, labor or employment of labor in violation of the prohibitions of Section 3 are criminally responsible therefor as hereinafter provided.
(b) The willful violation of the prohibitions of Section 3 con stitutes a misdemeanor, and each transaction, and each hour of pro hibited activity, and each employment of a person to work, in violation of Section 3 constitutes a separate offense.

(c) Upon conviction of the first offense of violating the prohibi tions of Section 3 the punishment shall be a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). Upon conviction of the second offense the punishment shall be a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or, in the discretion of the court, the defendant may be imprisoned for a period of not more than sixty

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days, or both. Upon conviction of the third offense, and each subsequent conviction, the punishment shall be not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) each nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or the defendant may be imprisoned for a period not over six months, or both. However, no conviction may be had against any employee or agent who has been directed by his employer to violate the provisions of this act.

(d) When a person, or an owner, or a manager of a place of business has been convicted of four offenses under Section 3, the prem ises upon which such offenses occurred shall be deemed a public nuisance; or the business activity, transactions, labor or employment of labor occurring there may, at the instance of the Attorney General, the Solicitor-General, or any citizen of the county or municipality, be enjoined in a court of equity as a course of conduct causing irreparable damage to the public interest.

Section 15. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitu tional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or ad judged invalid or unconstitutional.

Section 16. Repeal. Code Section 26-6903 and 6904 prohibiting the running of freight trains on the Sabbath Day, Code Section 266905, prescribing punishment for violating the Lord's Day, Code Sec tion 26-6906 relating to hunting on Sunday, Code Section 26-6907 re lating to the firing of any loaded gun or pistol on Sunday, Code Section 26-6908 relating to fishing on Sunday, Code Section 26-6906 relating to swimming on Sunday, Code Section 26-6914 relating to dancing in public places on Sunday, and the Act approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 1007) relating- to Sunday motion pictures and athletic contests, and all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute:
Amend committee substitute by adding to section 11 the following: "3. Activity involved in the taking of periodic inventories".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 2, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute:

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Amend committee substitute by striking item 6 of section 10 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

"6. Perishable fruits and vegetables, flowers, floral arrange ments and nursey stock"

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 37, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment to the com mittee substitute:
Amend committee substitute by striking item 23 of section 9 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"23. Parks, beaches, marinas and other recreational facilities."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 41, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

On the adoption of the substitute as amended, the ayes were 17, nays 25 and the substitute was lost.

Senator Webb of the llth offered the following amendment:
Senator Webb of the llth District moves to amend HB 468 by adding thereto a new Section to be appropriately numbered and to read as follows:
Notwithstanding any provision of this Bill, it is not the inten tion of the General Assembly to in any manner amend or repeal Section 26-6905 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 and said Code Sec tion is hereby continued in full force and effect.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Shea of the 3rd offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 468 by striking therefrom in section 1, line 8, the following: "boats, boat motors, boat trailers"

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 5, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 7.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:
HB 84. By Messrs. Lane and Nessmith of the 64th, Smith of the 54th and others: A bill to establish the Georgia Legislative Retirement System; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB 84.
The Conference Committee on HB 84 makes the following report and recommendations:
1. That the Senate and the House of Representatives both recede from their positions.
2. That the bill as passed by the House of Representatives be adopted with the following changes:
(a) Strike paragraph (5) of Section 1 and insert in lieu thereof the following:
"(5) 'Prior service' shall mean service rendered prior to January 1, 1954, and shall include service rendered as a Rep resentative, Senator, or staff member in the General Assembly. It shall also mean active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, including the National Guard, and service in an active reserve unit during wartime or during any conflict where military personnel have been committed by the President of the United States. Provided, however, such military service shall be prior to January 1, 1954, and no military service shall be creditable

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in excess of five years. Service in a standby reserve capacity shall not be credited."

(b) Strike the words "creditable service" as they appear in two places in paragraph (2) of Section 4 and insert in lieu thereof the words "membership service" in both of said places.

(c) Strike paragraph (1) of Section 6 and insert in lieu thereof the following:

"(1) Any member of the System who has attained age 62 and has completed 8 or more years of membership service shall be retired by the Board on a retirement allowance upon his written application therefor, and shall thereupon become a beneficiary of the System, provided he is no longer in the service of the State whether as a member of the General Assembly or otherwise. The date of retirement shall be the first day of a calendar month which occurs not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days subsequent to the filing of such application. Any member of the System who has completed 8 or more years of membership service and who has attained age 60 may elect to retire prior to age 62. In such event, however, his retirement allowance shall be reduced 5% for each year below age 62."
Respectfully submitted:

FOR THE SENATE
Render Hill Senator, 29th District Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District Brooks Pennington, Jr. Senator, 45th District

FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN TATIVES
James H. Floyd Representative, 7th District J. Roy McCracken Representative, 49th District Emory L. Rowland Representative, 48th District

Senator Pennington of the 45th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference to HB 84.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 2.

The motion prevailed, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

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HR 28. By Messrs. Matthews and Fallin of the 94th, Barber of the 24th, Peterson of the 59th, Hutchinson of the 79th and Wiggins of the 32nd:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize State taxation for school lunch purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section II, Paragraph I of the Constitution, relating to the purposes for which State tax may be levied, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"10. For school lunch purposes."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to auth orize the expenditure of State funds
NO ( ) for school lunch purposes?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill

McKenzie Miller Minish Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 46, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority was adopted.
HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th: A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following amendment:
Coggin moves to amend HB 787 as follows: By striking from Section 2 the following: "To the extent funds are made available by the Budget Auth orities pursuant to the General Appropriations Act of 1967",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"To the extent funds are made available by the Budget Auth orities pursuant to Section 49 of the General Appropriations Act of 1967".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

Senator Fincher of the 54th offered the following amendment: Amend HB 787 by adding to section 3 a new subsection 7 as follows: "Municipal street lighting facilities".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 1, and the amend ment was adopted.
Senator Rowan of the 8th offered the following amendment:
Rowan of 8th moves to amend HB 787 as follows: By striking from the first paragraph of Section 2 the word "ex
tend", and inserting in lieu thereof the word "extent". By striking the phrase "and further stating" in Section 4, and
inserting in lieu thereof the phrase "or stating".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 8.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
HR 144. By Messrs. Rowland and Joiner of the 48th: A resolution to compensate Mrs. Geneva J. Harrison; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Pincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McGill Miller Minish Pennington Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 147. By Mr. Parker of the 55th: A resolution compensating Mrs. Marjorie K. Knight; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

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Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fineher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McGill Miller Minish Pennington Rowsn Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 67. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for and authorize a direct method of appeal and review of errors from the Criminal Court of Fulton County to the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals for the correction of errors from said court, and to grant original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals to try, review, and correct errors of law from the Criminal Court of Fulton County, and to declare the Criminal Court of Fulton County to be a court such as the City Court of Atlanta and the City Court of Savan nah as existed on August 16, 1916; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VI, Section 11, Paragraph IV and Paragraph VIII, of the Constitution of Georgia is hereby amended by adding thereto two new

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subparagraphs to be designated "Article VI, Section II, Paragraph IVA, and Paragraph VIII-A," and to read as follows:

"Article VI, Section II, Paragraph IV-A and Paragraph VIIIA. Insofar as Article VI, Section II, Paragraph IV, and Article VI, Section II, Paragraph VIII, of the Constitution affect the method for the trial and correction of errors of law from the orders, rulings and judgments of the Criminal Court of Fulton County and the judges thereof, the said Court is declared to be a court such as the City Court of Atlanta and the City Court of Savannah as existed on August 16, 1916, and the judges thereof are declared to be judges of a Constitutional City Court within the purview of said provisions of the Constitution. The Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals are declared to have original jurisdiction to try and correct errors of law from the Criminal Court of Fulton County according to the method of appeal to said courts now provided for or as hereafter may be provided for by statute, to correct errors of law from the Superior Courts, and the City Court of Atlanta and Savannah as existed on August 16, 1916, and such other like courts as have been or may hereafter be established."

SECTION 2

Article VI, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new section to be designated "Article VI, Section V, Paragraph I-A," to read as follows:

"Article VI, Section V, Paragraph I-A. Insofar as Article VI, Section V, Paragraph I, of the Constitution empowering the judges of the Constitutional City Courts and judges of the Superior Court to preside in the courts of each other, the same shall apply to the Criminal Court of Fulton County and the judges thereof; and the Criminal Court of Fulton County is declared to be a Constitutional City Court within the purview and intent of said Article, Section, and Paragraph of the Constitution."

SECTION 3

Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I (Uniformity of Courts), of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new section to be des ignated "Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I-A", to read as follows:

"Article VI, Section IX, Paragraph I-A. Insofar as said sec tion of the Constitution provided for uniformity for courts, the same shall not apply to the Criminal Court of Fulton County; and the Criminal Court of Fulton County is declared to be a Constitu tional City Court, and the judges thereof are declared to be judges of a Constitutional City Court within the purview and intent of said Constitutional provision."

SECTION 4
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two

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branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be publised and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I, of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting' the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following-:

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to pro vide for a direct method of appeal from the Criminal Court of Fulton County to the Su-
NO ( ) preme Court and the Court of Appeals of Geor gia so that said Appellate Courts shall have original jurisdiction to try and correct errors of law from the Criminal Court of Fulton County?"

All persons desiring- to vote in favor of ratifying- the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd

Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Pennington Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley

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Smith of 18th Smith of 34th

Spinks Stephens

Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.
HR 167. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th, Sims of the 131st, Gates, Turner and Cook of the 123rd, Hill of the 121st, Winkles of the 120th, Cox of the 127th, Grier of the 132nd, Carnes of the 129th, Hamilton of the 137th, Hood of the 124th, Brantley of the 139th, Dillon of the 128th, Brown of the 135th, McClatchey of the 138th, Egan of the 141st, Townsend of the 140th, and Longino of the 122nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly, in its discretion, to create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1960, and any future such United States Census; to provide the jurisdiction of such court or system of courts; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VI, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph to be known as Paragraph III, to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. The General Assembly may, in its discretion, create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1960, and any future such United States Census, conferring upon such new court or system of courts jurisdiction to issue warrants, try cases and impose sentences thereon:
(1) In all misdemeanor cases arising under the Act known as the Georgia State Highway Patrol Act of 1937, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended, and all other traffic laws of the State, as the same exist or may hereafter be amended.
(2) In all misdemeanor cases arising under any law of the State regulating the ownership and operation of motor vehicles within its territorial jurisdiction, as the same exists on January 1, 1969, or as may thereafter be extended, and
(3) In all cases arising under any charter provision or or dinance of any such city regulating traffic or the ownership or operation of motor vehicles, together with provisions as to rules, organization and procedure in such courts and as to new trials and the correction of errors in and by such courts and with such

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further provisions for the correction of errors by the Superior Court, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court as the General Assembly may from time to time, in its discretion, provide or authorize. Any court or system of courts so established shall not be subject to the rules of uniformity in Paragraph I, Section IX of Article VI of the Constitution of 1945. The General Assembly is authorized to delegate to the governing authorities of any such municipality any and all powers necessary and appropriate for the establishment, operation and maintenance of such court.
In the event the territorial limits of any such city is decreased or increased in size, the jurisdiction of any court created pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph shall likewise be decreased or increased, as the case may be.
In the event a new court or system of courts is created by the General Assembly pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph, the General Assembly, in its discretion, may abolish the jurisdic tion of other courts to issue warrants, try cases and impose sentences in cases upon which jurisdiction is conferred upon the courts or systems of courts created pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph, and to further provide that all such cases pending in such court or system of courts shall be transferred to the court or system of courts created pursuant to the provisions of this Paragraph."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to au thorize the General Assembly, in its discretion, to create a new court or system of courts in and for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United
NO ( ) States Decennial Census of 1960, and any future such United States Census; and to provide juris diction of such court or system of courts?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Pennington Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 204. By Mr. Wilson of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the governing authority of Cobb County to create indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for the construction, maintenance and opera tion of sanitary and storm sewers and sewage disposal plants within the unincorporated areas of said county and within incorporated munic ipalities of said county, only upon the approval of the issuance of such bonds by the voters affected by such issuance; to provide for the sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
SECTION 1
Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The governing authority of Cobb County is hereby authorized to create indebtedness and issue general obligation bonds for the construction, maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers and sewage disposal plants, but the amount of such bonds

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outstanding at any one time shall not exceed seven percentuni of the assessed value of all taxable property within the incorporated municipalities, or within the unincorporated area or areas of such county for which such bonds may be issued, as hereinafter provided. Said amount for such bonds shall be in addition to the limitation now imposed upon said county or municipalities located therein. Said bonds may be issued for any part or all of the unincorporated area of such county, and the governing authority of such county shall be authorized to district any part or all of the unincorporated area of such county for the purpose of issuing such bonds, and said bonds may also be issued for any one or more incorporated municipalities located within said county; provided, however, no such bonds shall be issued pursuant to the authority herein granted until the question of such issuance has been submitted to the voters affected by any such issuance and approved by a majority vote of those voting on such question. When any such bonds are issued for an incorporated municipality, the question of such issuance shall be submitted only to the qualified voters of such municipality, and when any such bonds are issued for the unincorporated area, or part of the unincorporated area, of such county, the question of such issuance shall be submitted only to the qualified voters of Cobb County residing within the area for which such bonds are issued. The governing authority of said county is hereby given full authority to determine the aggregate amount of bonds to be issued from time to time, maturity dates, not to exceed thirty (30) years from date of issue, the interest rates, the date of issuances and other details incident to the issuance and sale of said bonds. When such bonds are issued, the governing authority of such county shall provide for the assessment and collection of an annual tax on all the property within the incorporated municipality or within the unincorporated area or areas of such county for which such bonds were issued, which is subject to taxation for bond purposes, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on said bonds as the same mature. Said governing authority is hereby further authorized to levy a tax fee or charge, within such municipalities or within such unincorporated areas, as the case may be, in addi tion to taxes now authorized for said county, as necessary to assure the acquisition, construction, equipping and, thereafter, the opera tion, maintenance and extension of such sewage disposal plant and sewerage system, and, in its discretion, to levy a sewer charge for the use of sewers. The provisions of this amendment are cumula tive and in addition to all other rights and authority which have heretofore been conferred, or may hereafter be conferred upon Cobb County under the Constitution and laws of the State of Geor gia."
SECTION 2
When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.
The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to auth orize the governing authority of Cobb County to create indebtedness and issue general obligation
NO ( ) bonds for the construction, maintenance and operation of sanitary and storm sewers and sew age disposal plants within the unincorporated areas of said county and within incorporated municipalities of said county only upon the ap proval of the issuance of such bonds by the voters affected by such issuance?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London

Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Pennington Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 45, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

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HR 52. By Mr. Lambros of the 130th:
A resolution authorizing and directing the State Librarian to furnish certain volumes of the Georgia Supreme Court Reports to the Judges of the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 39, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 561. By Messrs. Hale of the 1st, Steis of the 100th, Harris of the 118th, and Barber of the 24th:
A bill to provide for a tax on each deed, instrument or other writing by by which any real estate is sold, transferred or conveyed when the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed exceeds $100.00; to provide for an entry on the deed evidencing the payment of such tax; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 617. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 8th, Moore of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code section 56-2430, relating to cancellation of in surance policies, so as to provide that certain types of insurance and renewals thereof shall not be terminated if the contract of insurance has been in effect for 60 days except for stated reasons; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Banking and Finance offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide procedures relative to the cancella tion of certain insurance policies; to provide for definitions; to provide that no notice of cancellation of certain policies of automobile liability and physical damage insurance shall be mailed or delivered except for specified reasons; to provide exceptions; to provide for time limitations; to provide for advance notice of intention not to renew certain policies; to provide for proof of notice; to provide for notification relative to the Georgia Automobile Assigned Risk Plan; to provide for specification in writing of the reason or reasons for certain cancellation; to provide for non-liability; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to re peal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. Code Section 56-2430 relating to cancellation of insur ance policies is hereby amended by adding after the word "cancellation" the figure (1) in the beginning of the said section.
Code Section 56-2430 is further amended by adding at the end there of the following:

SECTION 2
"As used in this Act:
"(a) 'Renewal' means issuance and delivery by an insurer of a policy superseding at the end of the policy period a policy pre viously issued and delivered by the same insurer, and providing no less than the coverage contained in the superseded policy; or is suance and delivery of a certificate or notice extending the term of a policy beyond its policy period of term, provided, however, that any policy with a policy period or term of less than six months shall, for the purpose of this Act, be considered to have successive policy periods ending each six months following its original date of issue and, regardless of its wording, any interim termination by its terms or by refusal to accept premium shall be a cancellation subject to this Act.
"(b) 'Policy of Automobile Liability Insurance' means a policy insuring a natural person as named insured, or one or more related individuals resident of the same household, and under which the insured vehicles therein designated are of the following types only:
1. A motor vehicle of the private passenger, station wagon or jeep type that is not used as a public or livery conveyance for pas sengers, nor rented to others, or
2. Any other four-wheel motor vehicle with a load capacity of 1500 pounds or less which is not used in the occupation or pro fessional business of the insured; provided, however that this Act shall not apply: (1) to policies of automobile liability issuance issued under an automobile assigned risk plan, nor (2) to any policy insuring an automobile which is one of more than four in sured under a single policy, nor (3) to any policy covering garage, automobile sales agency, repair shop, service station or public park ing place operation hazards, and, provided further, that the Act shall apply only to that portion of an automobile liability policy insuring against bodily injury and property damage liability and to the provisions therein, if any relating to medical payments, phys ical damage and uninsured motorists coverage.

SECTION 3
"(A) Except as provided in subsection (B), no notice of cancellation of a policy of automobile liability or motor vehicle

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liability insurance delivered or issued for delivery in this state and insuring a private passenger automobile shall be mailed or delivered by an insurer except for one or more of the reasons specified in subsection (c).

"(B) This section shall not apply to any policy which has been in effect less than 60 days at the time notice is mailed or delivered by the insurer unless it is a renewal of a policy.

"(C) No notice of cancellation of a policy to which this Act is applicable shall be effective unless it is based on one or more of the following reasons:

(a) The named insured failed to discharge when due any of his obligations in connection with the payment of premiums on such policy or any installment thereof, whether payable directly to the insurer or indirectly under any premium finance plan or extension of credit; or

(b) the insurance was obtained through a material misrep resentation; or

(c) any insured violated any of the terms and conditions of the policy; or

(d) the named insured failed to disclose fully, if called for in the application, his record for the preceding 36 months of motor vehicle accidents and moving traffic violations; or
(e) the named insured failed to disclose in his written application or in response to inquiry by his broker or by the insurer or its agent information necessary for the acceptance or proper rating of the risk; or
(f) insured made a false or fraudulent claim or know ingly aided or abetted another in the presentation of such a claim; or
(g) the named insured or any other operator, either resi dent in the same household or who customarily operates an automobile insured under such policy:
1. has, within the 36 months prior to the notice of cancellation, had his driver's license under suspension or revocation; or
2. is or becomes subject to epilepsy or heart attacks, and such individual does not produce a certificate from a physician testifying to his unqualified ability to operate a motor vehicle; or
3. has an accident record, conviction record (criminal or traf fic) physical, mental, or other condition which is such that his operation of an automobile might endanger the public safety; or

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4. has within a three year period prior to the notice of can cellation been addicted to the use of narcotics or other drugs; or

5. uses alcoholic beverages to excess; or

6. has been convicted, or forfeited bail, during the 36 months immediately preceding the notice of cancellation; for:

a. any felony; or

b. criminal negligence resulting in death, homicide, or assault arising out of the operation of a motor vehicle; or

c. operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition or while under the influence of drugs; or

d. being intoxicated while in, or about an automobile, or while having custody of an automobile; or

e. leaving the scene of an accident without stopping to report; or

f. theft or unlawful taking of a motor vehicle; or

g. making false statements in an application for a driver's license; or

7. has been convicted of, or forfeited bail for, three or more violations within the 36 months immediately preceding the notice of cancellation of any law, ordinance, or regulation limiting the speed of motor vehicles, or any of the provisions of the motor vehicle laws of any state, violation of which constitutes a misde meanor, whether or not the violations were repetitions of the same offense or different offenses.

h. The insured automobile is:

1. so mechanically defective that its operation might endanger public safety; or

2. used in carrying passengers for hire or compensation, pro vided however that the use of an automobile for a car pool shall not be considered use of an automobile for hire or compensation; or

3. used in the transportation of flammables or explosives; or

4. an authorized emergency vehicle; or

5. changed in shape or condition during the policy period so as to substantially increase the risk.

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"(D) Nothing in this section shall apply to failure of an in surer to renew.

SECTION 4

"No notice of cancellation of a policy to which Section 2 applies shall be effective unless mailed or delivered by the insurer to the named insured at least 20 days prior to the effective date of can cellation, provided, however, that where cancellation is for failure of the named insured to discharge when due any of his obligations in connection with the payment of premiums for the policy, or any installment thereof, whether payable directly to the insurer or indirectly under any premium finance plan or extension of credit, at least 10 days' notice of cancellation accompanied by the reason shall be given. Unless the reason or reasons accompany or are in cluded in the notice of cancellation, the notice of cancellation shall state or be accompanied by a statement that upon written request of the named insured, mailed or delivered not less than 15 days prior to the effective date of cancellation, the insurer will specify the reason or reasons for such cancellation.

Nothing in this section shall apply to failure of an insurer to renew.

SECTION 5

"No insurer shall fail to renew an automobile liability insurance policy unless it shall mail or deliver to the named insured, at the address shown in the policy, at least 20 days' advance notice of its intention not to renew. This section shall not apply:

(a) "If the insurer has manifested its willingness to renew by delivering a renewal policy, renewal certificate or other evidence of renewal to the named insured or his representative or by offering to issue a renewal policy, certificate or other evidence of renewal, or has manifested such intention by any other means; nor

"(b) Where the named insured has failed to discharge when due any of his obligations in connection with the payment of pre miums for the policy, or the renewal thereof, or any installment pay ments therefor, whether payable directly to the insurer or indirectly under any premium finance plan or extension of credit;

provided that, notwithstanding the failure of an insurer to comply with this section, the policy shall terminate on the effective date of any other automobile liability policy procured by the insured, with respect to any automobile designated in both policies.

Renewal or continuation of a policy shall not constitute a waiver or estoppel with respect to grounds for cancellation which existed before the effective date of such renewal or continuance.

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SECTION 6

"Mailing of notice of cancellation, or of intention not to renew or not to continue the policy, or mailing of reasons for cancellation, to the named insured at the address shown in the policy, shall be sufficient proof of notice.

SECTION 7

"When a policy is cancelled, other than for nonpayment of premium, or in the event of a failure to renew or continue a policy to which Section 4 applies, the insurer shall notify the named in sured of his possible eligibility for insurance through the Georgia Automobile Assigned Risk Plan. Such notice shall accompany or be included in the notice of cancellation or the notice of intent not to renew, or not to continue the policy, and shall state that such notice of availability of the Georgia Automobile Assigned Risk Plan is given pursuant to this act.

SECTION 8

"Unless the reason or reasons for cancellation accompany or are included in the notice of cancellation, upon written request of the named insured mailed or delivered not less than 15 days prior to the effective date of cancellation, the insurer shall specify in writing the reason or reasons for such cancellation. Such reasons shall be mailed or delivered to the named insured within 5 days after receipt of such request. This section shall apply only to a cancellation to which Section 2 applies.

SECTION 9

"There shall be no liability on the part of and no cause of action of any nature shall arise against any insurer, its authorized representative, its agents, its employees, or any firm, person or corporation furnishing to the insurer information as to reasons for cancellation or nonrenewal, for any statement made by any of them in any written notice of cancellation, for the providing of informa tion pertaining thereto.

SECTION 10

"All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are here by repealed."

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 40, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1967 On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

HB 636. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the method of serving nonresident motorists involved in any accident in the State of Georgia, so as to clarify and revise the provisions relating to service on certain non resident motorists; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 39, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 238. By Mr. Egan of the 141st:
A resolution authorizing the State Properties Commission to grant an easement of certain State property, declaring such easement as surplus property, authorizing the State Properties Control Commission to re ceive an easement in exchange therefor; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, Senator Wesberry of the 37th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Carter Coggin Cox Dean Fincher of 54th Flowers

Gillis Gregory Hall Holley Holloway Kennedy Lee

McKenzie Miller Minish Pennington Rowan Smith of 18th Webb

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Andrews Chapman Conway Eldridge

Gardner Hensley Johnson of 42nd Kidd Kilpatrick

Maclntyre Searcey Spinks Stephens Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 21, nays 15.

The resolution, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Senator Coggin of the 35th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the Senate reconsider its action on HR 120.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:

HB 231. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others: A bill to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 47-107 relating to the per diem and mileage of members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
HB 58. By Messrs. Ware and Mullinax of the 42nd and others: A bill to provide for the confiscation and destruction or sale of certain weapons; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute, as amended, to the following bill of the House:

HB 307. By Messrs. Pickard of the 112th and others:
A bill to amend Section 59-106 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, relating to the revision of jury lists and methods thereof; and for other purposes.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administra tive Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:

SB 80.

SB 177.

Respectfully submitted,

McKenzie of the 17th District,

Chairman.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate do now adjourn until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning, and the motion prevailed.

The president announced the Senate adjourned until 9:00 o'clock tomorrow morning.

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Senate Chamber, Atlanta, Georgia, Friday, March 17, 1967.

The Senate met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock this morning, and was called to order by the president.

Scripture reading and prayer were offered by the Reverend Howard D. Blalock, pastor, Level Grove Baptist Church, Cornelia, Georgia.

By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th reported that the journal of yesterday's pro ceedings had been read and found correct.

Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate reconsider its action of yesterday on the following resolution of the House:

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the reading of the journal was dispensed with, and the journal was confirmed.

The following bills and resolution were introduced, read the first time, and referred to committees:

SB 197. By Senators Maclntyre of the 40th, Bateman of the 27th, Smith of the 34th, Adams of the 26th and others:
A bill to allow a tax credit against income tax to employers for the expenses of providing training programs for employees and prospective employees; to provide a short title; to provide the procedure for the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Industry & Labor.

SB 198. By Senator Minish of the 48th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Ordinary, and the Tax Collector of Jackson County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof annual salaries for such officers; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.

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SR 121. By Senators Smalley of the 28th and Flowers of the 10th:
A resolution creating a Committee to conduct an exhaustive study of the tax structure of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to Committee on Rules.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has adopted the Conference Committee reports on the following bills of the House:
HB 574. By Mr. Ward of the 2nd:
A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
HB 45. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1967, and ending June 30, 1968, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1968, and ending June 30, 1969; to make and provide such appro priations for the operation of the State Government; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:
HB 507. By Messrs. Lambros of the 130th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to create a system of Traffic Courts pursuant to the Constitution of Georgia for each city of this State having a population of more than 300,000, giving to such courts jurisdiction to try offenses against the traffic laws of this State and offenses against traffic ordinances com mitted within the territorial jurisdiction of such cities; and for other purposes.
HB 511. By Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th and others:
A bill to provide for a Board of Elections in each county of this State having a population of more than 500,000; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate:

SB 169. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly March 18, 1964, and entitled "Georgia Health Code"; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SR 11. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th and Maclntyre of the 40th:
A resolution designating the North Fulton Special Choir as the Official State Choir; and for other purposes.

SB 20. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act known as "The Fulton County Employees Pen sion Act" approved March 3, 1939, as amended, so as to change the provisions of said act relative to the place of election of employee mem bers of the Pension Board; and for other purposes.

SB 45. By Senator Conway of the 41st:
A bill to regulate and control "fire bombs" or "Molotov cocktails"; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

SB 65. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend Code Section 74-9902, relating to abandonment of chil dren and the penalties therefor; and for other purposes.
SR 68. By Senators Hensley of the 33rd and Chapman of the 32nd:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the General Assembly to empower the governing authority of Cobb County to enact ordinances for the policing and governing of said county; to provide for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Gillis of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives; to provide for the composition, duties, and meetings of such Sub-Committees; and for other purposes.

SB 114. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", approved February 20, 1951, as amended; and for other purposes.
SB 165. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act regulating the occupation of cosmetology and creating the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, approved March 11, 1963; and for other purposes.
SB 182. By Senator Padgett of the 23rd:
A bill to provide for a Law Assistant for the Judge of the Superior Court in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 135,000 nor more than 140,000; to provide the procedure connected with the foregoing; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate amendments to the following bills of the House:

HB 232. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-210, relating to the salaries and fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Repre sentatives; and for other purposes.

HB 345. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Hospital Authority Act", so as to increase the amount of bonds which the State Hospital may issue; and for other purposes.

HB 366. By Messrs. Phillips of the 41st, Lane of the 64th and Parker of the 55th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Recreation Commission, so as to provide that members of the Commission shall receive a per diem and reimbursement for their actual expenses incurred for each day served on official business of the Commission; and for other pur poses.

HB 474. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to provide for the control of outdoor advertising adjacent to any State-aid road which also is a part of the Interstate and Primary Sys tems of Highways, and for the administration of such controls; and for other purposes.
HB 478. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Hale of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend an act entitled the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to include certain terms; and for other purposes.
HB 641. By Messrs. Lowrey, Minge and Starnes of the 13th:
A bill to authorize and effectuate the establishment of a merit system for the government of Ployd County to include all employees of the county except as hereinafter provided; and for other purposes.
HB 735. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th:
A bill to place the clerk of the superior court of Butts County upon an annual salary; and for other purposes.

HB 322. By Messrs, Wilson of the 102nd and Cooper of the 103rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-1601, relating to fees for Justices of the Peace, so as to change the fees of Justices of the Peace; and for other purposes.

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SB 142. By Senator Bateman of the 27th:
A bill to amend Code Section 23-1704 relating to the bonds required of contractors contracting with the county, as amended; and for other purposes.

SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd: A bill to be entitled an act to amend the "Statewide Probation Act", so as to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; and for other purposes.
SB 168. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd: A bill to amend Code Chapter 67-26 relating to the registration of liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the following resolutions of the Senate:
SR 70. By Senator Minish of the 48th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to Mr. E. E. Hogan; and for other purposes.

SR 71. By Senators Stephens of the 36th, Maclntyre of the 40th and others:
A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize Pulton County to issue bonds without a referendum election under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
SR 75. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th and Hill of the 29th:
A resolution authorizing the transfer by the State of Georgia of real property commonly known as Senoia State Park (The Senoia Recreation Area) and the improvements thereon; and for other purposes.
SR 62. By Senators Coggin of the 35th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A resolution commending the Great Southwest Atlanta Corporation for establishing Six Flags Over Georgia; and for other purposes.
SR 112. By Senator Adams of the 26th and others: A resolution commending and congratulating Honorable James W. "Billy" Watson, Jr.; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:
SB 16. By Senators Johnson of the 42nd and Smalley of the 28th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 9-4 relating to the definition and regula tion of the practice of law, so as to prescribe conditions under which third-year law students may render legal services to indigent persons as if admitted and licensed to practice law in this State; and for other purposes.

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SB 22. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.

SB 38. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A bill to amend an act so as to abolish all justice courts and the office of justice of the peace in the City of Atlanta; and for other purposes.
SB 61. By Senator Ward of the 39th: A bill to amend Code Title 49, so as to provide for the dispensing with the necessity of appointing a guardian for certain minors and incom petent persons when the personal property of a minor does not exceed $1,000.00; and for other purposes.
SB 99. By Senator Fincher of the 51st: A bill to amend an act providing for inspection of public records, so as to exempt records required by the Federal Government to be kept confidential and medical records and similar files so as not to invade personal privacy; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 101. By Senator Fincher of the 51st: A bill to amend Code Section 88-1725, relating to fees for copies of certificates and records which may be charged by the Department of Public Health, so as to provide for a fee for the search of certificates and records by the Department; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
SB 112. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th: A bill to provide a method of payment to superior court judges emeritus who are requested to serve in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:

HB 396. By Mr. Dorminy of the 72nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 88-1715 relating to death registrations, so as to require the Department of Public Health to forward to the county of the residence of any deceased person a copy of his death

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certificate in the event he died in a county other than the county of his residence; and for other purposes.

HB 412. By Mr. Barber of the 24th, Lane of the 64th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 40-504, relating to the salary of the Secre tary of State, so as to provide for the compensation and allowances of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

HB 583. By Messrs. Smith of the 54th, Busbee of the 79th and others:
A bill to amend an act reorganizing the State Department of Law, so as to provide that the Assistant Attorneys General appointed by the Governor shall be paid salaries, expenses, and all other remunerations from funds appropriated to the Executive Department; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 113. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to amend an Act approved March 5, 1962, so as to provide that any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia may request any judge emeritus of the superior courts of the State to serve and preside in the superior court of the judge making the request; and for other purposes.

The House has passed by substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 42. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for compensation to persons or the dependents of such persons who sustain personal injury or are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of crime or to apprehend a suspected crimi nal; and for other purposes.

Senator Plunkett of the 30th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appro priations, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the follow-

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ing resolutions of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HR 23. Do Pass as Amended. HR 32. Do Pass as Amended. HR 48. Do Pass as Amended.

HR 69. Do Pass as Amended. HR 64. Do Pass. HR 65. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Plunkett of 30th District, Chairman.

Senator Smith of the 18th District, Chairman of the Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Economy, Reorganization & Efficiency in Government has had under consideration the following bill of the House and has instructed me, as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendation:

HB 586. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smith of the 18th District, Chairman.

Senator Smalley of the 28th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary", submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following bills of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:

HB 43. Do Pass. HB 156. Do Pass.

HB 441. Do Pass. HB 657. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Smalley of 28th District, Chairman.

Senator Maclntyre of the 40th District, Chairman of the Committee on County and Municipal Governments, submitted the following report:

Mr. President:

Your Committee on County and Municipal Governments, has had under con sideration the following bill and resolution of the House and has instructed me as Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recom mendations :

HB 77. Do Pass.

HR 220. Do Pass.

Respectfully submitted, Maclntyre of 40th District, Chairman.

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Senator Shea of the 3rd District, Secretary of the Committee on Rules, sub mitted the following report:

Mr, President:

Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following bill and resolutions of the Senate and House and has instructed me as Secretary, to report the same back to the Senate with the following recommendations:
SR 121. Do Pass.
HB 792. Do Pass.
HR 243. Do Pass.
Respectfully submitted,
Shea of 3rd District, Secretary.

The following local, uncontested bills, favorably reported by the committee, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 114. By Mr. Malone of the 117th:
A bill to amend an act fixing, prescribing and establishing compensa tion and/or salaries of the elective county officials of DeKalb County, so as to change the base compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 299. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Games of the 129th, Adams of the 125th and others:
A bill to authorize all municipalities in this State having a population of more than 300,000 to sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of any real or personal property comprising parks, playgrounds, golf courses, swimming pools or other like property; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 300. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as "Authority to require repair, closing or demolition of certain buildings in certain cities (300,000 or more)", so as to fix the time of the attachment of liens against the real prop erty for the cost of vacating and closing; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 302. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd, Mrs. Hamilton of the 137th, Messrs. Carnes of the 129th, Dillon of the 128th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to street improvement; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 374. By Messrs. Smith and Gaynor of the 114th, Gignilliat and Berry of the 113th and others:
A bill to amend an act revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes, so as to provide for payment of fees to any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or members of any municipal or county police force attending any court having jurisdiction to enforce penal laws of this State or attending any grand jury or juvenile court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 619. By Mr. Poss of the 17th:
A bill to change the method of choosing the members of the Banks County Board of Education; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 755. By Messrs. Malone and Smith of the 117th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 3237), as amended, so as to increase the compensation of the chair man and members of the board of commissioners of roads and reve nues; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 785. By Mr. Conner of the 91st: A bill to enable Macon County and the City of Alma to establish a joint planning commission to make and amend an overall plan, and to otherwise promote the orderly growth and development of the county and city; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 805. By Messrs. Sims of the 131st, Winkles of the 120th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 806. By Messrs. McClatchey of the 138th, Cox of the 127th, and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Atlanta, relating to the salaries of the members of the Board of Educa tion; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 807. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the provisions relating to the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 809. By Mr. Mixon of the 81st:
A bill to amend an act establishing a new charter for the City of Syca more, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 810. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th, DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Richmond County so as to provide for appointment of a judge and solicitor, so as to pro vide an increase in the salary of the solicitor of said Court; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 811. By Messrs. DeLong and Sherman of the 105th and others:
A bill to authorize the board of commissioners of roads and revenue of Richmond County, and the several elected officers of said county

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to close their offices on Saturdays, to keep their offices open on cer tain holidays for the transaction of business; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 812. By Messrs. Fleming and Maxwell of the 106th and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing City Court of Richmond; to provide for appointments of a judge and solicitor thereof, so as to change the compensation of the judge of City Court of Richmond; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 815. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd:
A bill to amend Code Section 21-105 of the Code relating to fees paid coroners, so as to change the compensation of coroners in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 816. By Mr. Colwell of the 5th:
A bill to change the present method, manner and compensation of the sheriff of Union County; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 817. By Mr. Wamble of the 90th: A bill to amend an act establishing the City Court of Cairo in Grady County, so as to change the name of said court; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 818. By Mr. Paris of the 23rd: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff, the clerk of the superior court, the ordinary, the tax collector and the tax receiver of Barrow County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to increase the allowance to the sheriff of Barrow County for compensation for a chief deputy and a deputy; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 819. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Gilmer County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system, so as to provide for an expense allowance for said sheriff; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 820. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th: A bill to amend an act placing the Sheriff of Pickens County on a salary system, in lieu of a fee system, so as to provide for an expense allowance for said sheriff; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 822. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Pickens County, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 823. By Mr. Simmons of the 9th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the ordinary of Gilmer County, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an anual salary; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 825. By Mr. Parker of the 55th: A bill to create and establish a joint Airport Authority for the City of Sylvania and the County of Screven; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 827. By Mr. Jordan of the 78th: A bill to amend an act increasing the number of commissioners of roads and revenues for tfee County of Calhoun from 3 to 5, so as to provide for the election of the commissioners by the voters of the entire county; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 828. By Mr. Savage of the 58th:
A bill to abolish the present mode of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Schley County, known as the fee system, so as to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the Clerk of the Superior Court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 830. By Mr. Clarke of the 45th: A bill to amend an act placing the ordinary of Butts County upon an annual salary, so as to increase the compensation of the ordinary; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0. The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 831. By Messrs. Williams, Wood and Cooper of the 16th and others:
A bill to amend the charter of the City of Lula by authorizing said city to create a bonded debt of 3 per centum in addition to the debt of 7 per centum of the assessed value of all the taxable property in said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 750. By Mr. Barber of the 24th:
A bill to amend an act incorporating the Town of Pendergrass, in the County of Jackson, so as to provide for the terms, method and manner of electing the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

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The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 77. By Mr. Adams of the 125th:
A bill to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of 500,000 or more, the office of Justice of the Peace Emeritus shall be created; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 404. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to repeal an act creating a Board of County Commissioners, so as to create a new Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 404 as follows:
By striking in their entirety Sections 10 and 11 and substituting in lieu thereof new Sections 10 and 11 to read as follows:
"Section 10. The first members of the commission created herein to represent commission districts shall be elected for stag gered terms as provided herein. The first commission members elected to represent commission districts numbers one and three shall be elected at the general election held in 1968 for terms of four years beginning on the first day of January following their election. The first commission members elected to represent com mission districts numbers two and four shall be elected at the general election held in 1968 for initial terms of two years begin-

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ning on the first day of January following their election. There after successors to said commissioners shall be elected at the gen eral, election immediately preceding the expiration of their respec tive terms for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified so that two of said commissioners shall be elected at the general election held every two years.

"Section 11. The first Chairman of the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues created herein shall be elected at the general election held in 1968, and shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified, begin ning on the first day of January following his election. Thereafter, the Chairman shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of his term and shall serve for a term of four years and until his successor is elected and qualified."

By striking in their entirety Sections 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 and substituting in lieu thereof new Sections to read as follows:

"Section 25. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Gwinnett County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of sub mitting this Act to the voters of Gwinnett County for approval or rejection. The ordinary shall set the date for such election so that the same shall be held on November 7, 1967. The ordinary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Gwinnett County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'For approval of the Act creating a new Chairman and Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County.

'Against approval of the Act creating a new Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County.'

All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect, otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Gwinnett County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and declare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

"Section 26. If this act is approved at the referendum election provided for in Section 25, it shall become of full force and effect, and a new Chairman and Board of Commissioners of Roads and

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Revenues created by this act shall be elected as provided in Sec tions 10 and 11 of this act.

"Section 27. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 732. By Mr. Thomas of the 77th: A bill to amend an act placing the sheriff and the clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne County on a salary basis in lieu of a fee basis, so as to change the amount of compensation the sheriff and his deputies; and for other purposes.
The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 732 by inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws;", the following:
"to provide for an effective date;"
By striking from Section 2, which section is quoted in Section 1 of said bill, the phrase "or deputy sheriff" as it appears between the words "sheriff" and "not" in the third sentence of the first paragraph.
By striking from Section 3, which section is quoted in Section 2 of said bill, the phrase "or deputy clerk" as it appears between the words "clerk" and "not" in the third sentence of the first paragraph.
By striking in its entirety Section 3 of said bill.
By striking in its entirety Section 4 of said bill and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section to be renumbered Section 3 and to read as follows:

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"Section 3. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary of Wayne County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of sub mitting this act to the voters of Wayne County for approval or rejection. The Ordinary shall issue the call for said election on a date which he shall select which shall be from thirty to forty days prior to the date fixed for said election. The Ordinary shall set the date of such election for Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1968 so that the election on this act will coincide with the General Election which shall be conducted in 1968. The Ordi nary shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be pub lished once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Wayne County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'For approval of the act authorizing the Board of Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of Wayne County to increase the salaries of the sheriff and the clerk of the superior court of Wayne County and to provide that Wayne County shall provide for the payment of the expenses and supplies for said offices.'

'Against approval of the act authorizing the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenues of Wayne County to increase the salaries of the sheriff and the clerk of the superior court of Wayne County and to provide that Wayne County shall provide for the payment of the expenses and supplies for said offices.'

"All persons desiring to vote in favor of the act shall vote for approval, and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the act shall vote against approval. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the act, it shall become of full force and effect as hereinafter provided for; other wise, it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Wayne County. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to hold and conduct such election. He shall hold such election under the same laws and rules and regulations as govern general elections, except as otherwise provided herein. It shall be the duty of the Ordinary to canvass the returns and de clare and certify the result of the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State."

By inserting following Section 3 a new Section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. If this act shall be approved in the election pro vided for in Section 3 of this act, the provisions of this act shall become effective on January 1, 1969."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

HB 784. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to create a new city charter for the City of Alma; and for other purposes.

The Committee on County and Municipal Governments offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 784 by striking from subsection (n) of Section 2.00 the following:
"The streets, lanes, alleys, sidewalks, parks or other property on or through which it is desired,"
By adding at the end of subsection (u) of Section 2.00 the fol lowing :
"Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to apply to work done by or for public utilities."
By striking Section 18.01 in its entirety.
By renumbering Section 18.02, 18.04, 18.05 and 18.06 as Sections 18.01, 18.02, 18.03 and 18.04, respectively.
By adding in the second sentence of Section 20.01, after the words "proper municipal legislative matters.", the following:
"; provided, however, no such electrical codes shall be applicable to work done by or for public utilities."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

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The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 126. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Smith of the 34th:
A bill to amend an Act fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; and for other purposes.

The house has receded from its position in disagreeing to the Senate sub stitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 731. By Mr. Lane of the 6th:
A bill to amend Section 40-105 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to change the compensation of the Governor; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate:

SB 1. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Rowan of the 8th and others:
A bill providing the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

SB 148. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide persons exempt from jury duty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment as amended by the House:

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HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and others:
A hill to amend an Act changing from the fee to the salary system certain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their employees; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following hill of the House:

HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this state to he used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 578. By Messrs. Leggett of the 31st and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill known as the "Building-Construction Safeguards Act"; to provide safeguards for workmen on building construction; to regulate scaf folding, pulleys, hoists, etc; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment:

Amend HB 578 by adding at the end of section 1 the following: "as herein provided in section 2".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 161. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Coggin of the 35th and Chapman of the 32nd:
A bill to change the compensation of the Director of Probation; to authorize the Director of Probation to fix the compensation of the As sistant Director of Probation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Judiciary moved to amend SB 161 by adding in section 1 to the words being stricken from section 3 of the "Statewide Probation Act" the words "not less than" so that the phrase being struck shall read as follows:

"not less than seven thousand seven hundred fifty ($7,750.00) dollars nor more than nine thousand eight hundred fifty ($9,850.00)."

And by adding to the words being substituted for the above the words "not more than" so that the substituted words shall read as follows:

"not more than fifteen thousand ($15,000.00)"

And by changing the quoted section 3 as it appears in section 1 by striking from the third sentence thereof the words "not less than" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "not more than"

Mr. Pafford of the 97th moved to amend committee amendment to SB 161 by striking $15,000.00 where it appears and substituting $12,000.00.

Senator Chapman of the 32nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 161.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following general bills and resolutions, favorably reported by the com mittees, were read the third time, and put upon their passage:

HB 199. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th, Barber of the 24th, Hale of the 1st and Steis of the 100th:
A bill to define dual control driver education motor vehicles; and for other purposes.

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The report of the commitee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 176. By Mr. Westlake of the 119th: A bill to amend Code section 56-310, relating to the deposit required for foreign and alien insurers, so as to authorize the commissioner to require additional deposits; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 780. By Messrs. Mixon of the 81st and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to authorize the Governor, in his discretion, to extend the time when owners shall be required to return and pay such taxes; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Business, Trade and Commerce offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 780 by inserting immediately after the word "taxes" as it appears in the title thereof the following:
"for the year 1967".
By striking in its entirety the quoted portion of Section 1, and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Provided, however, the Governor, in his discretion, may delay the time within which motor vehicles shall be required to be returned for ad valorem taxation, such taxes paid thereon, and license reg-

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istration plates obtained therefor by not more than sixty (60) days from April 1, 1967."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 2, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill as amended, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 3.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 22. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A bill to amend an act authorizing the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions to county employees; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Carnes of the 129th District moved to amend SB 22 by striking and deleting therefrom sub-section F of section 1 thereof, and substitut ing in lieu thereof a new sub-section F which shall read as follows:
"F. This section shall be effective as of January 1, 1968."

Senator Johnson of the 38th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 22.

On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

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The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 126. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Smith of the 34th:
A bill to amend an act fixing the compensation of commissioners of roads and revenues in counties having a population in excess of 500,000, so as to change the compensation of such commissioners; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Brown of the 135th moved to amend SB 126 as follows:
By striking from the title the following:
"so as to change the compensation of such commissioners", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"to provide that the commissioners shall be authorized to fix the compensation of the chairman and commissioners within certain limitations;".
By striking from quoted Section 1 of Section 1 the symbol and figures "$7,500.00" where it appears immediately following the words "not less than", and inserting in lieu thereof the symbol and figures "$5,000.00".
By inserting in quoted Section 1 of Section 1 immediately preceding the last sentence a new sentence to read as follows:
"The compensation of the chairman and members of said board shall be fixed within the limitations provided for herein upon a resolution being duly adopted by the board fixing such compensation within such limitations, and recorded on the minutes of said board."

Senator Johnson of the 38th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 126.

On the motion, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

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HR 180. By Messrs. Rainey of the 29th, Leggett of the 21st and Mullinax of the 42nd:
A resolution confirming rules and regulations promulgated by the State Game and Fish Commission pursuant to the "Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 260. By Mr. Russell of the 92nd:
A resolution authorizing the granting of an easement affecting certain real estate located in Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 262. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th: A resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Habersham County; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 33, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HB 713. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A bill to amend an act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to provide the procedure for appointment of such additional member; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Retirement offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to amend an Act establishing the Teachers Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to provide for two additional members of the Board of Trustees of the System; to provide the procedures connected there with ; to provide for a change in the quorum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Teachers Retirement System, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Subsection (2) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (2) of Section 6 to read as follows:
"(2) The Board of Trustees shall consist of eleven trustees as follows:
"(a) The State Auditor, ex-officio
"(b) The State Insurance Commissioner, ex-officio
"(c) The State Treasurer, ex-officio
"(d) The Secretary of the Georgia Education Association, ex-officio, and the Executive Secretary of the Georgia Teachers and Education Association, ex-officio.
"(e) One member, a school administrator or a school principal and, one member, a classroom teacher not an employee of said Board of Regents. The members referred to in this paragraph shall be elected for a term of three years each by the Assembly of the Georgia Education Association in accordance with such rules as the Board of Trustees shall adopt to govern such election; provided, however, that the two members herein referred to shall first be ap pointed by the State Board of Education, one for a term from the date of appointment to June 30, 1944, and one for a term from the date of appointment to June 30, 1946.
"(f) One member, an employee of the Board of Regents who shall be appointed by the Board of Regents for a term of three

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years, beginning with the expiration of the term of the present member, who is an employee of the Board of Regents.

"(g) One member, appointed by the Governor for a term of three years beginning June 30, 1965. All subsequent members shall likewise be appointed for terms of three years.

"(h) One member, who shall be a retired classroom teacher receiving retirement benefits under this Act. Such member shall be appointed by the Governor to take office on July 1, 1967 for a term of three years. Successors to such member shall likewise be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years.

"(i) One member, a citizen of the State, not a member of the retirement system, who shall be experienced in the investment of moneys and who shall be elected by the remaining trustees for a term of four years, the first such term to expire June 30, 1947."

Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Subsection (6) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (6) to read as follows:

"(6) Six trustees at any meeting of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Each trustee shall be entitled to one vote in the Board, and six votes shall be necessary for a decision by the Board."

Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 2, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

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SB 113. By Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th:
A bill to amend an act approved March 5, 1962, so as to provide that any judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia may request any judge emeritus of the superior courts of the State of Georgia to serve and preside in the superior court of the judge making the request; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Murphy of the 26th moved to amend SB 113 by striking from section 1 the new section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following section 1.
"Section 1. All judges emeritus of the Superior Court are hereby authorized and empowered to serve and preside in the superior court of the judicial circuit in which he formerly presided when requested in writing by the presiding judge of said circuit, a copy of said request to be filed in the office of the clerk of said court at the time of said request. Also any judge of the superior court may request the Governor in writing to request any judge emeritus of the superior court of any judicial circuit in the State of Georgia to serve and preside in the judicial circuit of the superior court making such request. Provided that such requesting judge shall certify to the Governor in writing that the docket of any court in his circuit is overloaded and that the judge or judges of such circuit are unable to give proper consideration to such docket and need assistance in disposing of the cases on same. The judge of the superior court thus requesting the services of a judge emeritus of the superior court shall specify therein the time, place and duration of such services and shall file a copy of said request or order in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which such services are to be performed. Any judges emeritus of the superior court may serve in the superior courts when thus requested in accordance with said request, provided such judge emeritus deems that his services may be of assistance in the operation of said court."
"Section 2. All judges emeritus of the superior courts are hereby authorized and empowered to serve and preside in the superior court of any judicial circuit in the State of Georgia when requested in writing by the Governor upon a proper request by a superior court judge of any judicial circuit as herein provided. And while a judge emeritus of the superior courts is thus serving and presiding in a superior court of Georgia as herein provided, such judge emeritus shall discharge all of the duties and exercise all of the powers and authority of a judge of the superior court of said circuit."

Senator Kilpatrick of the 44th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 113.

On the motion, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

HB 793. By Messrs. Edwards of the 57th, Thomas of the 77th and Pafford of the 97th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service, approved February 13, 1950, as amended, so as to authorize a majority of the members of the board to remove any member who misses two consecutive regular or called meetings, except for certain reasons; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 832. By Messrs. Sweat and Dixon of the 83rd and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act", so as to authorize the Secretary of State to make available the official compilation, Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, without charge to certain state and county officials; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 562. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to repeal Code section 88-404 creating a Committee to be known as the "Advisory Committee on Alcoholism" and providing for the ap pointment and functions of said committee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill,,, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 261. By Messrs. Irvin of the llth and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution authorizing the Governor to convey to the City of Clarkesville, certain property in Habersham County operated as a part of the North Georgia Technical and Vocational School; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 30, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 86. By Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th, Nessmith of the 64th and Harrison of the 98th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problems, laws and procedures relating to strip mining operations and the mining industry; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 30, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
SR 121. By Senator Flowers of the 10th: A resolution creating a committee to conduct an exhaustive study of the tax structure of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The "esolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The President appointed as a committee the following: Senators Hill of 29th, Chairman; Holley of 22nd, Vice Chairman; Maclntyre of 40th; Smalley of 28th; McGill of 24th; Pennington of 45th; Kennedy of 4th; Coggin of 35th; Shea of 3rd; Johnson of 42nd.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.
Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 777.

On the motion, the ayes were 29, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:
SB 168. By Senator Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code chapter 67-26 relating to the registration liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes, so as to conform the provisions of said Code chapter to the requirements of Section 6323 of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, by Public Law 89-719, known as the Federal Tax Lien Act of 1966; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
McClatchey of the 138th moves to amend Senate Bill 168 as fol lows:
1) By adding in Section 1, Subsection (a), line two, under the Section entitled "Chapter 67-26, Registration of Liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes" the word "all" after the word "and" and in the same line after the word "liens" the words "including certificates of redemp tion".

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2) By adding in Section 1, Subsection (b) in line three under the said Section the word "all" before the word "notices" and the words "including certificates of redemption" after the word "liens" in the same line.
3) By adding in Section 1, Subsection (b) (1) of the said Section in line two thereof the word "executive" before the word "office" in said line, and the word "executive" before the word "office" in line five.
4) By adding in Section 1 (Section 67-2603) (a) in the second line the word "or" before the word "revocation" and in line three there of to substitute for "(b)" after the word "section" the designation "67-2601 (a) and (b)".

5) By adding to Section 1 in Section 67-2603 (c) in line four thereof the words "as described in Section 67-2601 (a) and (b)" fol lowing the word "lien" in that line and by adding the word "on" after the word "filed" in the fourth line thereof. So that said Section 1, after being amended, shall read as follows:
"Section 1. Code Chapter 67-26 relating to the registration of Liens for U. S. Internal Revenue Taxes is hereby amended by strik ing said Chapter in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 67-26 to read as follows:
'Chapter 67-26. Registration of Liens for U. S. Internal Rev enue Taxes.
67-2601. Federal Tax Lien. Place of Filing.
(a) Notices of liens upon real property for taxes payable to the United States, and certificates and all notices affecting the liens including certificates of redemption shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which the real property subject to a federal tax lien is situated.
(b) Notices of liens upon personal property, whether tangible or intangible, for taxes payable to the United States and certificates and all notices affecting the liens including certificates of redemp tion shall be filed as follows:
(1) if the person against whose interest the tax lien applies is a corporation or partnership whose principal executive office is in this State, as these entities are defined in the internal revenue laws of the United States, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county in which such principal executive office is located;
(2) in all other cases in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county where the taxpayer resides at the time of filing of the notice of lien.

67-2602. Execution of Notices and Certificates.
Certification by the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States or his delegate of notices of liens, certificates, or other

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notices affecting tax liens entitles them to be filed and no other attestation, certification, or acknowledgement is necessary.

67-2603. Duties of Filing Officer.

(a) If a notice of federal tax lien, a refiling of a notice of tax lien, or a notice of or revocation of any certificate described in sub-section 67-2601 (a) and (b) is presented to the filing officer, that is, the Clerk of the Superior Court, he shall cause the notice to be marked, held and indexed in accordance with the provisions of subsection (4) of Section 109A-9-403 of the Uniform Commercial
Code (Ga. Laws 1962, pp. 156, 415; Ga. Laws 1963, pp. 188, 200; Ga. Laws 1964, pp. 70, 74) as if the notice were a financing statement within the meaning of that Code and shall also be indexed in the real estate mortgage records by the filing officer according to the name of the taxpayer given in the notice.

(b) If a certificate of release, non-attachment, discharge or subordination of any tax lien is presented to the filing officer, that is, the Clerk of the Superior Court, he shall cause a certificate of release or non-attachment to be marked, held and indexed as if the certificate were a termination statement within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code, except that the notice of lien to which the certificate relates shall not be removed from the files, and cause a certificate of discharge or subordination to be held, marked and indexed as if the certificate were a release of collateral within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(c) Upon request of any person, the filing officer shall issue his certificate showing whether there is on file, on the date and hour stated therein, any notice of federal tax lien or certificate or notice affecting the lien as described in Section 67-2601 (a) and (b) filed on or after effective date of Act, naming a particular person, and if a notice or certificate is on file, giving the date and hour of filing of each notice or certificate. The fee for a certi ficate is $1.00. Upon request the filing officer shall furnish a copy of any notice of federal tax lien or notice or certificate affecting a federal tax lien for a fee of $0.50 per page.

67-2604. Fees.

The fee for filing and indexing each notice of lien or certificate or notice affecting the tax lien is:

(1) for a tax lien on real estate - $2.00;

(2) for a tax lien on tangible and intangible personal property$2.50;

(3) for a certificate of discharge or subordination - $2.00;

(4) for all other notices, including a certificate of release or non-attachment - $2.00.

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The officer shall bill the district directors of internal revenue on a monthly basis for fees for documents filed by them.' "

Senator Johnson of the 42nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 168.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendment thereto:

SB 61. By Senator Ward of the 39th:
A bill to amend Code Title 49, so as to provide for the dispensing with the necessity of appointing a guardian for certain minors and in competent persons when the personal property of a minor does not exceed one thousand ($1000.00) dollars; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
The Judiciary Committee moved to amend SB 61 as follows:
1. By adding to 49-901 in section 1 in the third from the last line between the words "of same" and "as in his judgment" the words "for the benefit of the minor."
2. By adding to 49-902 in section 1 in the third from the last line between the words "of same" and "as in his judgment" the words "for the benefit of the incompetent."
3. By striking from the fourth line of 49-901 in section 1 in the fourth line the words "a parent" and substituting in lieu thereof the words "the parent having custody."
Mr. Harris of the 118th moved to amend SB 61 by renumbering section 2 as section 3 and adding a new section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to amend or repeal by implication the provisions contained in Code section 56-2425 (Ga. Laws 1960, pp. 289, 669)."

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Senator Hill of the 29th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 61.

On the motion, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

HB 258. By Mr. Egan of the 141st and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Georgia Retailers and Consumers Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to authorize counties and certain munici palities to levy a general retail sales tax; and for other purposes.

Senator Lee of the 47th moved that HB 258 be indefinitely postponed.

On the motion, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the called was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Andrews Broun Carter Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers

Gillis Hall Holley Holloway Kennedy Lee London McGill McKenzie Miller

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Rowan Smith of 34th Webb Young

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Bateman Conway Gardner Gregory Hensley Hill

Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Maclntyre Pennington Plunkett

Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Stephens Ward Wesberry

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The roll call was verified.

On the motion to indefinitely postpone, the ayes were 28, nays 23, and the motion prevailed.

Senator Johnson of the 38th moved that the Senate reconsider its action on HB 258.

On the motion to reconsider, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman
Chapman Conway Gardner Gregory Hensley Johnson of 38th

Johnson of 42nd Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Maclntyre Pennington Plunkett Searcey

Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Wesberry

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Broun Carter Coggin Cox Dean Eldridge

Fincher of 51st Flowers Gillis Hall Holley Holloway Kennedy Lee London

McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Noble Padgett
Rowan Webb Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the motion to reconsider, the ayes were 23, nays 27, and the motion was lost.

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HB 410. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt from the provisions of said act the Comptroller-General's office and all departments thereunder; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd offered the following amendment:
Senator Johnson of 42nd moved to amend the title of HB 410 by striking the same and substituting therefor the following:
"A BILL
To be entitled an Act to amend the Georgia Administrative Pro cedure Act, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338) as amended, in order to allow the Fire Safety Department and the Insurance Department of the Office of the Comptroller General to file regulations, standards and plans by reference and to conduct hearings in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Georgia Insurance Code; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senator Johnson of the 42nd further moves to amend HB 410 by substituting for Section 1 the following:
"Section 1--The Georgia Administrative Procedure Act ap proved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, page 338) as amended is hereby amended by adding a new section to be numbered Section 25 as follows:
Section 25--As to such regulations, standards and plans as are required by law to be filed and kept on file with the Office of the Secretary of State, the Fire Safety Department and the Insurance Department of the Office of the Comptroller General may comply with the filing requirements of this Act by filing with the Office of the Secretary of State merely the name and designation of such regulations, standards and plans, provided such regulations, stan dards and plans are kept on file in the Office of the Comptroller General by the titles otherwise applicable under this Act, and such regulations, standards and plans are open for public examination and copying. The Fire Safety Department and the Insurance depart ment of the Office of Comptroller General may also satisfy the procedure for conduct of hearings on contested cases and rulemaking required under this Act by following the provisions of Chap ter 2 of the Georgia Insurance Code, Chapter 56-2, Georgia Code, as amended."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 32, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th and others:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd moved that the Senate insist on its position on HB 233.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment to a Senate amendment thereto:

HB 790. By Messrs. Maxwell of the 106th, Dent and Cheeks of the 104th and Sherman of the 105th:
A bill to amend an act changing from the fee to the salary system certain of the county officers of certain counties of this State, so as to change the compensation of certain of said officers and their employees; and for other purposes.

The House amendment to the Senate amendment was as follows:
Messrs. Fleming of the 106th, DeLong of the 105th, Maxwell of the 106th, and others moved to amend the Senate amendment to HB 790 as follows:
By striking the figures $9,600.00 where the same appear in Section 2, subsection "e" of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the figures "$10,400.00".

Senator Padgett of the 23rd moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to HB 790.

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On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the House amendment to the Senate amendment was agreed to.

HB 783. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed twenty-five million dollars; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Penal and Correctional Affairs offered the following amendment:
Amend HB 783 by striking "twenty-five million ($25,000,000.00) dollars" from the title and wherever it appears in Section 1 thereof, and inserting in lieu thereof "twelve million ($12,000,000.00) dollars".

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to as amended.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills of the Senate to-wit:

SB 184. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2104 relating to when business may be transacted with the Ordinaries, as amended, so as to provide when the Ordinary may close his office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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SB 192. By Senator Smith of the 34th:
A bill to amend Sections 23-106-2 of the Code of Georgia to permit certain counties to spend the proceeds from bond issues within municipalities; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 121. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-102 relating to State Senatorial Dis tricts, as amended, so as to provide for the composition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to repeal conflict ing laws; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the Senate:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following resolution of the Senate:

SR 79. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Cox of the 21st and others:
A resolution naming the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th, Gaynor of the 114th, Tye of the 115th and Gignilliatt of the 113th:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 32 by striking therefrom the following:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department of the State of Georgia

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is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens the sum of $1,500.00 as compensation for the damages as set out above.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department of the State of Georgia is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens the sum of $500.00 as compensation for the damages as set out above."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory

Hensley
Hill Holley Holloway
Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee
London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller
Minish

Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephen Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, the verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed as amended.

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HR 65. By Mr. Grahl of the 62nd:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Ethel Roberts (Berry) Yaughn; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 6th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill Padgett

Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 48. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Herman Edward Dykes; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment: Amend HR 48 by striking therefrom the following:

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"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Department of Parks is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Mr. Herman Edward Dykes the sum of $957.12 as compensation for the damages as set out in this resolu tion.",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Department of Parks is hereby authorized and directed to pay to Mr. Herman Edward Dykes the sum of $500.00 as compensation for the damages as set out in this resolu tion."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the reso lution, as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory

Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

HE 69. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Wakefield; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 69 by striking therefrom the following:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $2,994.35 to Mr. Robert C. Wakefield as compensation for his damages as provided above.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $2,290.45 to Mr. Robert C. Wakefield as compensation for his damages as provided above."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 35, nays 0 and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Dean Eldridge

Fincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th

Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish

Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett Rowan

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Searcey Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens

Ward
Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.
The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 169. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A bill to amend an act of the General Assembly approved March 18, 1964, and entitled "Georgia Health Code", to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Harris of the 118th moves to amend SB 169 as follows:
By inserting in the title immediately before the phrase "to provide for expiration in two years and to set limitation of five (5) mills there after;" the following: "to provide that the revenues raised may also be used to pay the cost of retiring, refinancing, or refunding any out standing debt or other obligation of any nature incurred by such Authority;"
By adding in quoted Section 88-1812 of Section 1 immediately fol lowing the word "Authority", where it appears in the following phrase: "pursuant to the contract between such participating subdivisions and an Authority," the following: "and/or to pay the cost of retiring, re financing, or refunding any outstanding debt or other obligation of any nature incurred by such Authority, provided that outstanding debts shall be ninety (90) days past due,".
By adding to Section 2 after the word "act" the words "as to the millage increase."

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Senator Coggin of the 35th moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 169.

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

SR 120. By Senators Eldridge of the 7th, Holloway of the 12th, Rowan of the 8th, Conway of the 41st and Pennington of the 45th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee; and for other pur poses.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 120 as follows:
To add at the end thereof the following sentence: "The members of the Committee shall be entitled to meet for a total not to exceed fifteen (15) days".

The amendment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.
The resolution was adopted as amended.
The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Eldridge of the 7th, Chairman; Holloway of the 12th, Conway of the 41st; Pennington of the 45th; and Rowan of the 8th.
SR 26. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Smalley of the 28th: A resolution creating a committee to study the organization of the Senate; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment: Amend SR 26. By ballot vote the Senate shall select 30 members
of the Senate and from such 30 members so selected the Senate by ballot

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vote, shall select 15 members who shall comprise the committee. The president of the Senate and the president pro tempore of the Senate shall serve as ex officio members of the committee, neither of whom shall have a vote on the committee.

By adding a new sentence after the first sentence in the body of such resolution as follows:

The committee shall also have the authority to study and recom mend other changes in the rules and procedures of the Senate.

The amendment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution was adopted as amended.

Under the provisions of SR 26, the Senate elected the following senators:

Senators Bateman of the 27th, Carter of the 14th, Coggin of the 35th, Eldridge of the 7th, Fincher of the 51st, Gardner of the 1st, Gillis of the 20th, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Lee of the 47th, McKenzie of the 17th, Minish of the 48th, Moore of the 31st, Plunkett of the 30th, Rowan of the 8th and Hill of the 29th:

HR 72. By Mr. Underwood of the 61st:
A resolution compensating Miss Kathleen A. Conner and Mrs. Mattie C. Finch; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman

Broun Carter Chapman

Conway Cox Dean

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Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan

Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 64. By Mr. Grahl of the 52nd: A resolution compensating Mr. Berry Yaughn; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers
Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick
Knight Lee London McGill Padgett

Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks
Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry
Young

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HE 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Appropriations offered the following amendment:
Amend HE 23 by striking therefrom the following:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $723.20 to Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee as compensation as provided above".
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Now, therefore, be it resolved by the General Assembly of Georgia that the State Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $500.00 to Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee as compensation as provided above."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun

Carter Chapman Coggin Conway

Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Flowers

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Gardner Gillis Gregory Hensley Hill Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick

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Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller Minish Moore Noble Pennington Plunkett

Rowan Searcey Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.

HR 107. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Ernest Dyer; and for other purposes.

Senator Andrews of the 49th offered the following amendment:
Amend HR 107 by striking the figure $2,500.00 wherever same appears and substituting in lieu thereof the figure $10,000.00.

On the adoption of the amendment, Senator Andrews of the 49th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Cox Dean

Eldridge Fincher of 51st Holley Kidd London Padgett

Pennington Rowan Spinks Ward Young

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre McGill

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Miller Plunkett Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Stephens Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 17, nays 28, and the amendment was lost.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 5th Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th

Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Lee London Maclntyre

McGill Miller Padgett Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of con sidering a House amendment thereto:

SR 79. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Cox of the 21st, Rowan of the 8th and others:
A resolution naming the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Mixon of the 81st moved to amend SR 79 by striking the word "Irwinville" on Ga. Highway No. 107 from line four of page number two and adding in lieu thereof the following:
"Ocilla on U. S. Highway No. 129; then 9 miles to Irwinville on Ga. Highway No. 32, the place where Jefferson Davis was captured".

Senator Spinks of the 9th moved that the Senate adopt the House amend ment to SR 79.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was adopted.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House substitute thereto:

SB 42. By Senator Miller of the 43rd:
A bill to provide for compensation to persons or the dependents of such persons who sustain personal injury or are killed in attempting to pre vent the commission of crime or to apprehend a suspected criminal, or in aiding or attempting to aid a police officer so to do; and for other purposes.

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The House substitute was as follows:

A BILL

To be entitled an Act to provide for compensation by the State pursuant to legislative resolution to persons who sustain personal in jury or property damage or both or to dependent heirs of persons who are killed in attempting to prevent the commission of certain crimes against the person of another, or in aiding or attempting to aid an officer of the law upon request; to provide for filing of claims in con nection therewith and the submission of such claims to "Claims Advisory Board" for recommendations; to provide for standards for compensation; to provide for awarding of compensation by resolution of the General Assembly; to provide for incidents and offenses to which this Act applies; to provide for limitations on awarding compensation; to provide for recovery from offenders; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

Section 1. Authority and Procedure of Claims Advisory Board.

(a) The Claims Advisory Board shall have authority to consider and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning payment of compensation to innocent persons who sustain .injury or property damage or both, and to dependent heirs of innocent persons killed, in attempting to prevent the commission of crime against the person of another or in aiding or attempting to aid officers of the law upon their request. In a particular case the board may appoint a special master to take testimony, supervise or conduct necessary investigations, and report to the board, but ultimate recommendation on any claim shall be made only by the board.

(b) The board shall provide by rule for proceedings before it and such rule shall emphasize, to the greatest extent possible, informality of proceedings. No claimant shall be required to be represented or accompanied by an attorney.
Section 2. Application for Compensation.
(a) Any person who is eligible for compensation under this Act must give notice thereof in accordance with an Act creating the Claims Advisory Board, approved April 12, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, Vol. 1, p. 624), as amended by an Act approved April 12, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 653), and an Act approved April 12, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 655), in order to have such claim brought before the General Assembly for action.
(b) Any such claimant shall also, prior to introduction of a Resolu tion for compensation, submit all documents called for by the board, including reports from all physicians and surgeons that have treated or examined the victim and hospitals that have admitted the victim in relation to the injury for which compensation is claimed at the time

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of or subsequent to the victim's injury or death. If, in the opinion of the board, reports on the previous medical history of the victim, ex amination of the injured victim and a report thereon or a report on the cause of death of the victim by an impartial medical expert would be of material aid in making its recommendation, the board shall call for the claimant to produce such reports and submit to such examinations.

Section 3. Standards for Compensation. In making its recommenda tion, the board shall insofar as practicable, formulate standards for uniform application in recommending compensation, taking into con sideration rates and amounts of compensation payable for injuries or property damage and death under other laws of this state and of the United States.

Section 4. Awarding Compensation.

(a) In any case in which a person is injured or sustains property damage or is killed by an incident described in Section 5 of this act, the board may recommend to the General Assembly payment of com pensation :

(1) To or for the benefit of the injured person; or

(2) In the case of personal injury of the victim, to any person responsible for the maintenance of the victim who has suffered pecuniary loss or incurred expenses as a result of such injury; or
(3) In the case of death of the victim, to or for the benefit of any one or more of the heirs at law of the victim, who at the time of the victim's demise were dependent upon him for over half of their support: or
(4) To or for the benefit of the owner of the damaged property.
(b) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly the board shall consider a person to have intended an act notwithstanding that by reason of age, insanity, drunkenness, or otherwise, he was legally incapable of forming a criminal intent.
(c) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall consider all circumstances surrounding the claim, in cluding but not limited to provocation, consent or any other behavior of the victim which directly or indirectly contributed to his injury or death; the prior case or social history, if any, of the victim or claimant; any need for financial aid present; and any other relevant matters.
(d) In making its recommendation to the General Assembly, the board shall take into consideration any amounts received or receivable from any other source or sources by the victim or his dependents as a result of the incident or offense giving rise to the claim.
(e) Claims and recommendations may be made hereunder regard less of whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted of any offense arising out of such act.

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Section 5. Incidents and Offenses to Which Act Applies. This act does not contemplate that compensation shall be awarded, and in no event shall the board recommend, that compensation be awarded.

(a) To any victim of a criminal act or to any one who comes to the aid of a member of his immediate family; and

(b) To any officer of the law injured in the performance of his official duties.

The board shall, in an advisory way only, recommend to the General Assembly payment of compensation and the amount thereof, and the General Assembly shall act on such recommendation in accordance with law and the rules of the House and Senate for action upon such reso lutions.

Section 6. Nature of the Compensation. The General Assembly may by resolution appropriate money for payment of a claim for his com pensation upon the recommendation of the board for:

(1) Expenses actually and reasonably incurred as a result of the personal injury or death of the victim; and

(2) Loss of earning power as a result of total or partial incapacity of such victim.

Section 7. Limitations on Awarding Compensation.

(a) No resolution for the payment of compensation hereunder shall be adopted, unless notice of claim has been filed with the board within eighteen months after the date of the personal injury or death, and
the claim is otherwise presented in accordance with law, as aforesaid, and the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense defined in Section 5 of this act which had been reported to an officer of the law within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within such period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made.

(b) The board shall not recommend compensation on a claim if the victim:

(1) Is a spouse, parent, grandparent, child (natural or adopted), grandchild, brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, or parent of the spouse of the offender; or

(2) Was at the time of the personal injury or death of the victim
living with the offender as a member of his family or household, or maintaining a sexual relationship, whether illicit or not, with such person or with any member of the family of such person; or

(3) Violated a penal law of this state, which caused or contributed to his injuries or death; or

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(4) Was injured as a result of the operation of a motor vehicle, boat or airplane, unless the same was used as a weapon in a deliberate attempt to run the victim down.

(c) No compensation shall be recommended by the board in an amount exceeding $5,000 per claim.

(d) Payment of compensation pursuant to this act may be made only as to injuries or property damage or death resulting from incidents or offenses occurring on and after July 1, 1967.

Section 8. Reports. The board shall prepare and transmit to the General Assembly along with its recommendation on each claim a report of its activities in connection therewith, including the name of the claimant, a brief description of the facts surrounding the claim, the amount of compensation recommended and the board's reasons therefor.

Section 9. Recovery From Offender. Whenever an order for the payment of indemnification for personal injury or death or for damages to property is or has been made under this act, the State of Georgia shall, upon payment of the amount of the order, be subrogated to the cause of action of the application against the person or persons re sponsible for such injury or death or damages to property and the Attorney General shall be authorized to bring an action against such person or persons for the amount of the damages sustained by the applicant. If an amount greater than that paid pursuant to the order is recovered and collected in any such action, the State, after deducting the expenses incurred, shall pay the balance to the applicant.

Section 10. Effective Date. The provisions of this act shall become effective on July 1, 1967.

Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this act are hereby repealed.

Senator Miller of the 43rd moved that the Senate agree to the House sub stitute to SB 42.

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the substitute was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering House amendments thereto:

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SB 148. By Senators Bateman of the 27th and Johnson of the 42nd:
A bill to amend Code section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, as amended, so as to provide persons exempt from jury duty; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendments were as follows:
Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th move to amend SB 148 by striking from the end of Section 1, paragraph (b) the period and by adding to said paragraph and section the following:
", or that she is a housewife with children 14 years of age or younger."
Messrs. Jones of the 112th and Irvin of the llth moved to amend SB 148 by adding after the word "woman" the words, "teacher or principal" to subsection D of section 1.

Senator Wesberry of the 37th moved that the Senate agree the House amendment on SB 148.

On the motion, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 1. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Rowan of the 8th, Adams of the 26th and others:
A bill to provide the procedure for statements of fiscal explanation to accompany legislation expending or decreasing the expenditure of any State funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Mr. Busbee of the 79th moved to amend SB 1 by striking the first sentence of Section 1 and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The sponsor of any legislation requiring the expenditure, or decrease in expenditure, of any State funds shall upon request of the chairman of the standing committee of the House or Senate to which it is referred furnish to such chairman a statement ex plaining the fiscal effect of such legislation."
And by striking the last sentence from Section 2.

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Senator Wesberry of the 37th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 1.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:
SB 121. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Gardner of the 1st, Smalley of the 28th and Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend Code Section 47-102 relating to State Senatorial Dis tricts, as amended, so as to provide for the composition and number of State Senatorial Districts and the number of Senators; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
The House amendment was as follows:
Messrs. Brantley of 63rd and Lane of 64th moves to amend SB 121 as follows:
By striking in its entirety from quoted Section 47-102 of Section 1 the language defining Senatorial District No. 4 and substituting in lieu thereof new language to read as follows:
"4. Bulloch, Candler, Effingham, Evans, Screven and Tattnall."
By striking in its entirety from quoted Section 47-102 of Section 1 the language defining Senatorial District No. 21 and substituting in lieu thereof new language to read as follows:
"21. Burke, Emanuel, Jefferson and Jenkins."

Senator Hall of the 52nd moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 121.
On the motion, Senator Kennedy of the 4th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.
A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams, 5th Andrews

Carter Coggin

Cox Eldridge

Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory Hill Kennedy

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Kidd Knight London McKenzie Miller Minish Moore Noble

Padgett Pennington Rowan Searcey Shea Spinks Young

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Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Bateman Broun Chapman Conway Hall Hensley Holley

Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kilpatrick Lee Maclntyre Plunkett Smalley

Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 22.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

SB 8. By Senators Rowan of the 8th, Spinks of the 9th, Flowers of the 10th and others:
A bill to provide a standard time for the entire State of Georgia and of all governmental agencies, governmental units and political sub divisions thereof; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON SENATE BILL 8.
The Conference Committee appointed on SB 8 submits the follow ing report:

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1. That the Senate and the House of Representatives both recede from their positions and that SB 8 as it passed the Senate be adopted with the exception of Section 4 thereof.

2. That a new Section 4 of said bill be adopted to read as follows:

"Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately upon its approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law; pro vided, however, that if by April 30, 1967, as many as four of the states adjoining the State of Georgia have not exempted them selves from the provisions of Section 3 (a) of the 'Uniform Time Act of 1966', Public Law 89-387, 89th Congress, approved April 13, 1966, this act shall stand repealed as of that date and shall be void and of no force and effect."

For The Senate:

For the House of Representatives:

/s/ A. W. Holloway 12th /s/ Jay D. Gardner 1st /s/ R. Eugene Holley 22nd

/s/ Hale of the 1st /s/ Caldwell of the 51st /s/ A. Wallace Cato 87th

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, Senator Rowan of the 8th called for the ayes and nays, and the call was sustained.

A roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner

Gillis Gregory Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Knight Lee London Maclntyre McKenzie Miller

Those voting in the negative were Senators:

Kilpatrick

Pennington

Minish Moore Noble Padgett Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Young
Wesberry

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By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 48, nays 3, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

HR 228. By Mr. Lee of the 35th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Compensation laws; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Delete "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Workmen's Compensation Study Committee to be composed of 11 members appointed as follows:
1. Three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate.
2. One member, a resident of the State of Georgia, representing the public at large and who shall be Chairman of the Workmen's Com pensation Study Committee, to be appointed by the President of the Senate.
3. Three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House.
4. One member, a resident of the State of Georgia, representing the public at large, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House.
5. One member, a resident of the State of Georgia, representing management, to be designated by the Associated Industries of Georgia, Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association and Georgia State Chamber of Commerce.
6. One member, a resident of the State of Georgia, representing labor, to be designated by the Georgia State AFL-CIO.
7. The Chairman of the Georgia State Board of Workmen's Com pensation."
and insert therein the following:
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GEN ERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Work men's Compensation Study Committee to be composed of ten mem bers to be appointed as follows:

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1. Five members of the Senate to be appointed by the Presi dent.

2. Five members of the House, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House.

And to delete the sentence "Non-legislative members shall serve without compensation or reimbursement of expenses."

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 34, nays 0, and the amend ment was adopted.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 34, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted as amended.
HB 767. By Messrs. Ware of the 42nd, Steis of the 100th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to create the Georgia Commission for the Development of the Chattahoochee River Basin; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 29, nays 0.
The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 792. By Mr. Steis of the 100th:
A bill to amend an act creating the Georgia Art Commission, so as to increase the membership; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 518. By Messrs. Jenkins, Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th and others:

'

A bill to provide for one additional judge of the Superior Courts of

the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the number of

judges in said Circuit to five; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 36. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and em ployees, approved March 7, 1957 (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 205), so as to change the salaries of the Justices of the Supreme Court and the Judges of the Court of Appeals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:

Messrs. Ployd of the 7th and Williams of the 16th and Tucker of the 36th moved to amend SB 36 by striking from the title the following language:
"to change the limitation on the amount of Emeritus compensation;",
By striking Section 2 in its entirety.
By renumbering Sections 3 and 4 as Sections 2 and 3 respectively.

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Amend SB 36 by renumbering section 4 as section 5 and by adding a new section 4 to read as follows:

"Section 4. If any portion of this Act is held to be unconstitu tional, then said Act shall be void in its entirety."

Senator Webb of the llth moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ments to SB 36.

On the motion, the ayes were 36, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendments were agreed to.

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:

A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call

a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the

!

Constitution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and

for other purposes.

Senator Coggin of the 35th offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
Petitioning the Congress of the United States to propose an amend ment to the Constitution of the United States; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the relationship that exists between the Federal Gov ernment and the government of the states is a matter of vital concern; and
WHEREAS, the states play an indispensable role in our Federal system of government; and
WHEREAS, unless the trend toward restrictive categoric federal grants is reversed, these grants will so entwine themselves that a state's freedom of movement will be significantly inhibited; and
WHEREAS, there is a need and a justification for broader un fettered grants that will give states and localities more freedom of choice, more opportunity to express their own initiative which reflects their particular needs and preferences, all within the overall direction of national purpose.
NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA, that this Legislature respectfully petitions

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the Congress of the United States to propose the following article as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States:

"Article

"Beginning with the first full fiscal year after ratification of this amendment by the requisite number of states, there shall be remitted to all of the states of these United States, an amount determined by the Secretary of the Treasury to be equal to not less than 5% of the aggregate total of individual and corporate income taxes paid to the United States during the preceding calendar year.

"Such funds shall be remitted to the States without restriction and this remission of funds shall be in addition to any other federal grant programs which may be enacted by the Congress.

"Each state shall share in such remission in proportion as the population of such State bears to the total population of all of the States, according to the last preceding Federal census."

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that when the above amendment to the Constitution of the United States is ratified by three-fourths of the legislature of the several States, it shall become a part of the Constitution of the United States.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of State is here by directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Sec retary of the Senate of the United States, to the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the United States, and to each member of the Geor gia Congressional Delegation.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the substi tute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to by substitute.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 32, nays 1.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

SR 17. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution to create a committee to study the problem of and dis tribution of funds by the Georgia Department of Public Health to

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and among the various counties of Georgia, for use by such counties in the treatment of mentally ill persons; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following substitute:
A RESOLUTION
To create a committee to study the problem of and distribution of funds by the Georgia Department of Public Health to and among the various counties of Georgia, for use by such counties in the treatment of mentally ill persons; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the problems arising from mental illness and the treatment of persons suffering from mental illness, as related to the appropriation and use of public funds in the various counties of Geor gia, are ever present and are increasing in number and urgency; and
WHEREAS, a thorough study is necessary; and
WHEREAS, a study in depth is needed of the procedures and methods now in use and a standard of procedure and guidelines should be adopted for the appropriation, distribution, and use of such funds in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that there is hereby created a committee to be composed of five mem bers of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. The members of such committee, when thus appointed and established, shall meet within thirty days thereafter for the purpose of organizing, elect ing such officers as may be deemed advisable, and adopting necessary procedures for the conduct of the affairs of the committee. The com mittee and the members thereof shall be authorized to meet at such times as the committee shall deem necessary, but not to exceed ten days of meeting, in the aggregate. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the purposes of this Resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or avail able to the legislative branch of government. When the committee shall have completed its study, including research, it shall make a full report of its findings and also of recommendations for any needed legislation. Such report shall be filed with the Senate on or before December 1, 1967, whereupon the committee shall stand abolished without further formality.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes 33, nays 0, and the committee substitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted by substitute.

HR 220. By Messrs. Starnes, Lowrey and Minge of the 13th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of a Merit System of employment for any or all present and future employees of Floyd County other than elected officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1

Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the creation of a Merit System of employment for any or all present and future employees of Floyd County, other than officials elected by the people. The General Assembly is further authorized to provide by law for all matters and procedures connected with the creation of such Merit System."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such proposed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Article XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have

written or printed thereon the following:

>

"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to auth orize the creation of a Merit System of employ-
NO ( ) ment for any or all present and future employees of Floyd County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against rati fying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as returns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Abney Adams of 6th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge
Pincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers
Gardner Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London
Maclntyre McGill McKenzie
Miller Minish Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens
Ward Webb Wesberry
Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 52, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

HR 266. By Messrs. McDaniell and Howard of the 101st, Cooper of the 103rd and Wilson of the 102nd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that a sewerage district may encompass the entire county of Cobb and to

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provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds of the county to construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system therein; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEOR GIA:

SECTION 1

Article XI, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following:

"The governing authority of the County of Cobb is hereby given the authority and power to establish and administer within the bounds of the County of Cobb sewage districts, and may therein create, construct, maintain and operate a system, or systems, for the disposal of sewage within such districts, and to levy taxes there for on all property in said districts upon the vote of a majority of the qualified voters of said districts voting at a special election to be called by the ordinary of said county, and to be held in said district upon said question; provided, that such taxes shall not ex ceed five mills upon the valuation of the property located in any such district. In the event bonds are issued by the county for a specific district, a tax may be levied therein unlimited as to rate or amount. Bonds may be issued for such purposes, and if issued, shall be authorized in all respects as provided by Article VII, Sec tion VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution at an election called and held by the governing authority or body charged with the duty of managing the fiscal affairs of Cobb County, and only those voters residing in such districts shall participate in such election held for that purpose. Any other provisions in this Constitution to the con trary notwithstanding, any such district may issue bonds in an amount up to ten (10%) percent of the assessed valuation of pro perty located therein subject to taxation for bond purposes. Pro vided further, that the homestead exemption granted by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto, shall not be granted and shall not apply to the levy of taxes herein authorized and provided for, either for operation and maintenance of the system or for debt service.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The governing authority of the County of Cobb is hereby given the authority and power to establish and administer within the bounds of the County of Cobb sewage districts, and may therein create, construct, maintain and operate a system, or systems, for the disposal of sewage within such districts, and to levy taxes therefor on all property in said districts upon the vote of a maj ority of the qualified voters of said districts voting at a special election to be called by the ordinary of said county, and to be held in said district upon said question; provided, that such taxes shall not exceed five mills upon the valuation of the property located in any such district. In the event bonds are issued by the county for a specific district, a tax may be levied therein unlimited as to rate or amount. Bonds may be issued for such purposes, and if issued,

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shall be authorized in all respects as provided by Article VII, Sec tion VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution at an election called and held by the governing authority or body charged with the duty of managing the fiscal affairs of Cobb County, and only those voters residing in such district shall participate in such election held for that purpose. Any other provisions in such Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, any such district may issue bonds in an amount up to ten (10%) percent of the assessed valuation of pro perty located therein subject to taxation for bond purposes. Pro vided further, that the homestead exemption granted by Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution, and the statutes enacted pursuant thereto, shall not be granted and shall not apply to the levy of taxes herein authorized and provided for, either for operation and maintenance of the system or for debt service.

A district may encompass the entire county. Bonds are auth orized as herein provided and may be issued for the entire county as a district which shall be general obligation bonds of the County in all respects as issued by Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I, of the Constitution. Said bonded indebtedness authorized hereinunder shall be in addition to and separate from the seven per cen tum (7%) debt limitation now imposed by Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I, of the Constitution and nothing herein contained shall limit or otherwise affect the amount of bonds Cobb County may issue under Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph I, of the Constitution for other purposes. A bond election as herein provided may not be called at the same time an election is held to establish a sewer district. The provisions of this amendment are cumulative and in addition to all other rights and authority which have here tofore been conferred or may hereafter be conferred upon Cobb County under the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia. This amendment is for an essential governmental purpose and shall be liberally construed."

SECTION 2

When the above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall have been agreed to by two-thirds of the members elected to each of the two branches of the General Assembly, and the same has been entered on their journals with the "Ayes" and "Nays" taken thereon, such pro posed amendment shall be published and submitted as provided in Art icle XIII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of
1945, as amended.

The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following:
"YES ( ) Shall the Constitution be amended so as to pro vide that a sewerage district may encompass the entire County of Cobb and to authorize the is-
NO ( ) suance of general obligation bonds of the county to construct, maintain and operate a sewerage system therein?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the amendment

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shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State. The returns of the election shall be made in like manner as re turns for elections for members of the General Assembly, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to ascertain the result and certify the result to the Governor, who shall issue his proclamation thereon.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution, proposing an amendment to the Constitution, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

Those voting in the affirmative were Senators.

Abney Adams of 5th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Coggin Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Fincher of 51st Fincher of 54th Flowers Gardner Gillis Gregory

Hall Hensley Hill Holley Johnson of 38th Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London Maclntyre McGill McKenzie Miller Minish Moore

Noble Padgett Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 18th Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 52, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional ma jority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:

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The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

HB 404. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to repeal an Act creating a Board of County Commissioners, so as to create a new Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 89. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide uniform standards for audits of municipalities and counties within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HB 43. By Messrs. Westlake and Higginbotham of the 119th and Smith of the 117th:
A bill to amend Code chapter 27-a relating to arrests, so as to provide for immunity from criminal liability for any person who shall render assistance to any law enforcement officer who is being hindered or whose life is being endangered; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 43, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House insists on its position and appoints a committee of conference to the following bill of the House:

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HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this state to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

The Speaker has appointed on the part of the House the following members: Mr. Murphy of the 26th Mr. Longino of the 122nd Mr. Nessmith of the 64th

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 89. By Senator Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to provide uniform standards for audits of municipalities and counties within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
The Committee on State of Republic moves to amend SB 89 by striking the last sentence of Section 1, and adding in lieu thereof the following:
"All such audits of municipalities or counties which are per formed by certified public accountants shall be conducted in con formity with generally accepted standards and principles of gov ernmental accounting and auditing and shall be subject to the standards, rules and ethics promulgated by the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, and the National Committee of Governmental Accounting."

Senator Wesberry of the 37th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to SB 89.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 35, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

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HB 613. By Mr. Games of the 129th:
A bill to be entitled an act to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxi cating liquors or beverages; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Temperance offered the following substitute:
A BILL
To be entitled an act to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase any alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors or beverages; to provide that it shall be unlawful for a minor to misre present his age for the purpose of obtaining any such liquors or bever ages; to provide that it shall be unlawful to knowingly act as an agent to purchase or acquire any such liquors or beverages for or on behalf of a minor; to provide for penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEOR GIA:
Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any minor to purchase any alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors or beverages, pro vided that this Section shall not apply to any such liquors or beverages to be consumed for medical purposes pursuant to a prescription by a duly licensed physician under the laws of the State of Georgia.
Section 2. It shall be unlawful for any minor to falsely misre present his age in any manner whatever, for the purpose of illegally obtaining any alcoholic, spirituous, malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages.
Section 3. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and intentionally act as agent to purchase or acquire any alcoholic, spirit uous, malt or intoxicating liquors or beverages for or on behalf of a minor, except for the authorized purposes set forth in Section 1 of this Act.
Section 4. Any person violating the above Sections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as for a mis demeanor.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the substitute, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the sub stitute was adopted.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has passed as amended by the requisite constitutional majority the following bill of the Senate:

SB 36. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A bill to amend an Act relating to the salaries of Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the Court of Appeals and their officers and em ployees; and for other purposes.

The House insists on its position and respectfully requests that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the Senate to confer with a like com mittee on the part of the House to the following bill of the House:
HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 69th and others: A bill to amend an Act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem taxation purposes; and for other purposes.
The Speaker has appointed on behalf of the House the following:
Mr. Nimmer of the 84th
Mr. Smith of the 44th
Mr. Tucker of the 36th
The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:
HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others: A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purpose; and for other purposes.

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Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that a Committee of Conference be ap pointed on HB 777.

The motion prevailed, and the president appointed as a Committee of Con ference on the part of the Senate the following:

Senators Smalley of the 28th, Gillis of the 20th and Andrews of the 49th.

HR 80. By Mr. Leggett of the 21st:
A resolution compensating Mr. Phillip T. Glover and his father, Mr. M. T. Glover, and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

The resolution involving an appropriation, a roll call was ordered, and the vote was as follows:

The voting in the affirmative were Senators:

Adams of 26th Andrews Bateman Broun Carter Chapman Conway Cox Dean Eldridge Pincher of 51st Flowers Gardner Gillis

Gregory Hall Hensley Holley Holloway Johnson of 42nd Kennedy Kidd Kilpatrick Knight Lee London McGill Padgett

Pennington Plunkett Rowan Searcey Shea Smalley Smith of 34th Spinks Stephens Ward Webb Wesberry Young

By unanimous consent, verification of the roll call was dispensed with.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 41, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

Mr. President:

I have been instructed by the House to request the Senate to return the following bill to correct a technicality:

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District; and for other purposes.

HB 657. By Mr. McClatchey of the 138th:
A bill to amend an act revising the adoption laws now set forth in chapter 74-4 of the Code of 1933, so as to provide the effect of the final order of adoption upon the status of an adopted adult; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 441. By Messrs. Threadgill and Wiggins of the 32nd:
A bill to provide that it shall be the duty of all sheriffs, chiefs of police, and the heads of any other state law enforcement agency to obtain the name and address of all persons arrested by law enforce ment officers, when such person is charged with an offense against the laws of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 31, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 156. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A bill to amend Code section 29-102, relating to convenants contained within a deed, so as to provide that when a grantee accepts a deed, he will be bound by the covenants contained therein; and for other pur poses.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 33, nays 2.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 586. By Messrs, Smith of the 54th, Busbee and Lee of the 79th, Hale of the 1st, Jones of the 76th and others:
A bill to amend section 93-307 of the Code of Georgia of 1933 which section relates to the jurisdiction of the Georgia Public Service Com mission, so as to provide authority and power for the Georgia Public Service Commission to prescribe rules and regulations for the sale installation and operation of natural gas transmission and distribution facilities within the State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the passage of the bill, was agreed to.

On the passage of the bill, the ayes were 34, nays 0.

The bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 79. By Mr. Johnson of the 40th and others:
A resolution creating the Governor's Traffic Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

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The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators Moore of the 31st, Chairman, Smith of the 18th, Hensley of the 33rd, and Knight of the 16th.

HR 87. By Messrs. Odom of the 79th and Murphy of the 26th:
A resolution to create an interim study committee to study the feasi bility and practicality of reorganizing the State and County Depart ments of Family and Children Services; and for ther purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The president appointed as a committee the following:
Senators Fincher of the 51st, Chairman; Smith of the 18th; Moore of the 31st; Hall of the 52nd; and Kilpatrick of the 44th.
HR 178. By Mr. Grier of the 132nd and others: A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problem of school dropouts; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

1428

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HE 190. By Mr. Games of the 129th and others:
A resolution creating the Juvenile Court Law Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the -resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman, Stephens of the 36th, Johnson of the 38th, Abney of the 53rd, London of the 50th.

HR 243. By Messrs. Turner of the 123rd, Matthews of the 29th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the feasibility of establish ing a Georgia Housing Administration; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 37, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 244. By Messrs. Parker of the 55th, Barber of the 24th, Irvin of the llth Lewis of the 50th, Moore of the 20th and Lane of the 64th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the methods used by the State Auditor to establish an equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county in this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 248. By Messrs. Harris of the 118th and Steis of the 100th: A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a new Criminal Code for Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 249. By Messrs. Harris and Walling of the 118th, Steis of the 100th and Jones of the 112th:
A resolution creating a committee to study legislation proposing a change in the judiciary article in the Constitution; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

Senators Smalley of the 28th, Chairman; Johnson of the 42nd; Coggin of the 35th; Webb of the llth; Shea of the 3rd; Plunkett of the 30th; and Andrews of the 49th.

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JOURNAL OP THE SENATE,

HR 255. By Messrs, Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and others:
A resolution creating the "State Planning Committee on Law En forcement and the Administration of Justice"; and for other purposes.

The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.

On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.

The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

The president appointed as a committee the following:

President of the Senate, ex officio, Chairman; Senators Gardner of the 1st, Andrews of the 49th, and Johnson of the 38th.

HR 269. By Mr. Cook of the 123rd and Lee of the 79th: A resolution re-establishing an interim study committee to study the feasibility of establishing a central computerized criminal records sys tem for the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the resolution, the ayes were 32, nays 0.
The resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
The president appointed as a committee the following:
Senators Gillis of the 20th, Chairman, Stephens of the 36th, and Chapman of the 32nd.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:

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Mr. President:

The House has adopted the following resolution of the House:

HR 360. By Mr. Busbee of the 79th: A resolution of adjournment of the General Assembly of 1967.

Senator Broun of the 46th moved that Senator Robert E. Lee of the 47th be elected a member of the State Real Properties Control Commission under the authority conferred upon the Senate by Code section 91-103a, for a term of two years.

On the motion, the ayes were 45, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.
The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolution of the House:

HR 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other pur poses.

The House recedes from its position and agrees to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, was agreed to:

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th and others:
To amend an Act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the partici pation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

The House has disagreed to the Senate amendment to the following resolution of the House:
HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others: A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other pur poses.

1432

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

The House has reconsidered its passage of, and has passed, as amended, the following bill of the Senate:

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District elected from the Cedar LakeFite School attendance area and the Fish Creek-Antioch School attend ance area; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of a Committee of Conference thereto:

HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to provide for grants to counties of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee of Conference was as follows:
Conference Committee moves that the Senate recede from its amend ment; that Section 2 of HB 777 be stricken in its entirety and that a new Section 2 be enacted to read as follows:
"Section 2.
To the extent funds are made available by the budget auth orities pursuant to the General Appropriations Act of 1967, or to the extent funds are made available by any future laws, for the purposes set out in Section 1 hereof; except for the grants to count ies which are appropriated as a part of the Highway Department appropriation designated as follows "for grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance," The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to grant such funds to the count ies of this State in the same proportion which the total public road mileage of each county bears to the total public road mileage in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the State Highway Department. The computation of individual county grants, as provided for herein, shall be prepared and certified by the State Treasurer, who shall make such payments."
/s/ Thomas Murphy Representative Murphy
/s/ Young H. Longino Representative Longino
/s/ Paul E. Nessmith Representative Nessmith

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/s/ Robert H. Smalley, Jr. Senator Smalley
/s/ Hugh L. Gillis Senator Gillis
/s/ Robert E. Andrews Senator Andrews

Senator Smalley of the 28th moved that the Senate adopt the report of the Committee of Conference to HB 777.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0, and the report of the Committee of Conference was adopted.

The following bill was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 233. By Messrs. Melton of the 34th, Peterson of the 59th and Tucker of the 36th:
A bill to amend an act so as to provide that motor vehicles which are purchased from a manufacturer shall not be deemed to be owned until the motor vehicle is delivered to the purchaser; and for other purposes.

Senator Johnson of the 42nd moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HB 233.

On the motion, the ayes were 33, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering House action thereto:

HR 23. By Mr. Williams of the 16th: A resolution compensating Mr. Hoyt S. Sosebee; and for other pur poses.
Senator Andrews of the 49th moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HR 23.
On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

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The following resolutions were read and adopted:

SR 122. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Chapman of the 32nd and Abney of the 53rd: A resolution commending the Georgia Education Association; and for other purposes.
SR 123. By Senators Hall of the 52nd and Chapman of the 32nd: A resolution expressing regret at the passing of Dr. M. D. Collins; and for other purposes.

SR 124. By Senators Chapman of the 32nd and Hensley of the 33rd:
A resolution commending the Lockheed-Georgia Company; and for other purposes.

SR 125. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution requesting the State Revenue Commissioner to delay his actions relative to Code section 92-7001; and for other purposes.

SR 126. By Senators Kidd of the 25th, Holley of the 22nd and Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution relative to the construction of a chapel at the various Youth Development Centers; and for other purposes.

SR 127. By Senators Knight of the 16th, Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 34th and Stephens of the 36th:
A resolution commending and taking an affirmative posture with Governor Lester G. Maddox; and for other purposes.

SR 128. By Senator Smith of the 18th:
A resolution electing Honorable Robert E. Lee, Jr., of the 47th Sena torial District as a member of the State Real Properties Control Com mission; and for other purposes.

SR 129. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th:
A resolution commending the Honorable Congressman S. Fletcher Thompson; and for other purposes.

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SR 130. By Senator Maelntyre of the 40th:
A resolution designating The Cathedral Bellringers as the official Hand bell Ringers of the State of Georgia and wishing them success on their concert tour of Europe; and for other purposes.

SR 131. By Senators Shea of the 3rd, Searcey of the 2nd and Gardner of the 1st:
A resolution expressing appreciation to Mr. John B. Hohenstein, Mr. Frank P. Rossiter and Mr. Ed J. Fogarty, Jr., relative to the presenta tion of a flag and shamrocks on St. Patrick's Day; and for other purposes.

SR 132. By Senators Ward of the 39th, Johnson of the 38th, Wesberry of the 37th, Stephens of the 36th, Smith of the 34th, Maelntyre of the 40th and Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution commending Dr. Benjamin E. Mays upon his retirement as president of Morehouse College; and for other purposes.

SR 136. By Senator Rowan of the 8th:
A resolution endorsing a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States preserving the rights of the states with respect to public schools; and for other purposes.

SR 137. By Senator Johnson of the 38th:
A resolution requesting the State Board of Education to include the teaching of Negro history as a part of American history courses offered in the public schools of this State; and for other purposes.

HR 303. By Messrs. Wells of the 30th, Matthews of the 29th and Farmer of the 29th:
A resolution commending the Stone Mountain Memorial Association; and for other purposes.

The following resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of con sidering House action thereto:

HR 32. By Messrs. Richardson and Battle of the 116th and others:
A resolution compensating Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens; and for other purposes.

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Senator Searcey of the 2nd moved that the Senate recede from its position in amending HR 32.

On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 0, and the motion prevailed.

The following resolutions were adopted:
SR 50. By Senators Kilpatrick of the 44th, Broun of the 46th, Adams of the 26th and others: A resolution requesting the Governor to consult with the members of the Georgia Senate on appointments which require Senate confirmation; and for other purposes.

SR 64. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating an interim study committee for the purpose of promoting tourism in the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.

Under the provisions of SR 64, the president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Spinks of the 9th, Chairman; Noble of the 19th; Searcey of the 2nd; Minish of the 48th; Kidd of the 25th.

SR 72. By Senator Adams of the 26th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the feasibility of licensing and regulating collection agencies; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Adams of the 26th, Chairman; Holley of the 22nd; Johnson of the 42nd; Fincher of the 54th; and Smith of the 34th.

SR 74. By Senators Flowers of the 10th, Holloway of the 12th, Plunkett of the 30th and others:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to the general conditions surrounding employment by the State gov ernment; and for other purposes.

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SR 89. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution authorizing the standing Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee to function after final adjournment of the 1967 Regular Session of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend SR 89 by adding the last sentence in the "Now, therefore" paragraph the following sentence:
"No committee member will be allowed to travel outside the State of Georgia without obtaining the prior approval of the President of the Senate".
The amendment was adopted.

The resolution was adopted as amended.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Chairman, Coggin of the 35th, Vice Chairman, Stephens of the 36th, Secretary, Pincher of the 51st, Pennington of the 45th, and Smith of the 34th.

SR 91. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution relative to renovation of the Senate chamber and related facilities; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senator Julian Webb of the llth, Chairman; George T. Smith, President of the Senate; Senators Smith of the 18th; Smalley of the 28th; Plunkett of the 30th; Johnson of the 42nd.

SR 92. By Senators Holley of the 22nd, Miller of the 43rd, Smith of the 34th and others:
A resolution creating a committee to study the laws of this State rela tive to drunk driving; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Miller of the 43rd, Chairman; Searcey of the 2nd; Smith of the 34th; Gregory of the 15th; and Fincher of the 54th.

SR 93. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Compensation Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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SR 94. By Senator Kidd of the 25th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the ways and means of mak ing state employment more attractive for career employees; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Chairman; Moore of the 31st; Sells of the 37th; Young of the 13th; and Ward of the 39th.

SR 95. By Senator Webb of the llth:
A resolution creating the Retirement Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 111. By Senator Gillis of the 20th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to penal and correctional institutions, probation, pardons and paroles; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Gillis of 20th, Chair man; Noble of 19th, Vice Chairman; Chapman of 32nd, Secretary; Abney of 53rd; Adams of 26th; Cox of 21st; Kennedy of 4th; London of 50th; Stephens of 36th; Ward of 39th.
SR 113. By Senators Broun of the 46th and Plunkett of the 30th: A resolution creating the University System Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Broun of the 46th, Chairman, Plunkett of the 30th, Vice Chairman, Conway of 41st, Secretary, Adams of the 5th, Bateman of the 27th, Flowers of the 10th, Hall of the 52nd, Ex-Officio Member, Hensley of 33rd, Kilpatrick of the 44th, Padgett of the 23rd, Webb of the llth.

SR 114. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Adams of the 26th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A resolution creating the Institutions and Mental Health Study Com mittee; and for other purposes.
Amend SR 114 by adding at the end thereof the following sentence:
"The Committee shall have authority to function for a period of 10 days, and no committee member will be allowed to travel out-

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side the State of Georgia without obtaining the prior approval of the President of the Senate."

The amendment was adopted.

The resolution was adopted as amended.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Chairman, Adams of the 26th, Vice Chairman, Gregory of the 15th, and Rowan of the 8th.

SR 115. By Senators Hall of the 52nd, Young of the 13th, Kennedy of the 4th and Gardner of the 1st:
A resolution creating an Educational Matters Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Hall of 52nd, Chairman; Young of 13th, Vice Chairman; Cox of 21st, Secretary; Abney of 53rd; Broun of 46th, ex officio; Carter of 14th; Chapman of 32nd; Gardner of 1st; Johnson of 38th; Kennedy of 4th; London of 50th; Maclntyre of 40th; Miller of 43rd; Noble of 19th; Rowan of 8th, ex officio; Shea of 3rd and Stephens of 36th.

SR 116. By Senators Spinks of the 9th, Minish of the 48th, Lee of the 47th and others: A resolution amending SR No. 3 of the 1967 session relative to officers, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.
The Committee on Rules offered the following amendment:
Amend Rule 116 by striking therefrom the figure and words "$25.00 per diem" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure and words "$100.00 per week".
The amendment was adopted.
The resolution was adopted as amended.

SR 119. By Senators Pennington of the 45th, Eldridge of the 7th, Dean of the 6th and others;
A resolution authorizing the Senate Agriculture and Natural Re sources Committee to function after final adjournment of the 1967 ses sion of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Pennington of 45th, Chairman; McGill of 24th, Vice Chairman; Noble of 19th, Secretary; Carter of 14th; Dean of 6th; Eldridge of 7th; Gardner of 1st; Kennedy of 4th; Miller of 43rd; Rowan of 8th; and Spinks of 9th.

SR 134. By Senator Smalley of the 28th: A resolution creating an interim committee to study all matters relating to taxation by the State, counties and municipalities and for other purposes.
SR 135. By Senator Johnson of the 38th: A resolution creating an interim study committee to study and propose legislation dealing with judicial institutions existing in Fulton County; and for other purposes.

SR 118. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution to amend SR No. 3 of the 1967 session relative to officials, employees and committees of the Senate; and for other purposes.

The following bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering House action thereto:

HB 116. By Messrs. Brantley of the 63rd, Nessmith of the 64th, Johnson of the 40th, Lane of the 64th, Rush of the 75th and others:
A bill to amend an act known as the "Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act", so as to change the provisions relating to the par ticipation by the State government and local governments in the cost of the minimum foundation program; and for other purposes.

The House offered the following amendment to the Senate substitute:
Messrs. Wood of the 16th, Peterson of the 59th, Williams of the 16th and others moved to amend the Senate substitute to HB 116 by striking the period at the end of the second and third quoted para graphs of section 1 and adding thereto the following:
"and shall thereafter be increased at the beginning of each fiscal year beginning with the 1969-70 fiscal school year by one half of one percentage point at the beginning of that fiscal school year and each subsequent fiscal school year so that commencing with the 1972-73 fiscal school year the statewide cost of the minimum foundation program shall be shared on the basis of 80% state funds and 20% local funds."

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Senator Flowers of the 10th moved that the Senate agree to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 116.

On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 0, and the House amendment to the Senate substitute was agreed to.

The following bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering a House amendment thereto:

SB 71. By Senator Moore of the 31st:
A bill to change the terms of office of the initial members of the Board of Education of the Polk School District elected from the Cedar LakeFite School attendance area and the Fish Creek-Antioch School at tendance area; and for other purposes.

The House amendment was as follows:
Amend SB 71 by striking the second sentence in section 2 and in serting in lieu thereof:
"The ordinary shall set the date of such election to concur with the date of the General Election in the year 1968."

Senator Moore of the 31st moved that the Senate agree to the House amend ment to SB 71.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 0.

The motion prevailed, and the House amendment was agreed to.

The following message was received from the House through Mr. Ellard, the Clerk thereof:
Mr. President:
The House has agreed to the Senate substitutes to the following bills of the House:

HB 41. By Messrs. Moore of the 20th, Barber of the 24th and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to declare teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other legally recognized professions; and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

HB 481. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend an act creating the Department of Public Safety, so as to exclude time employed as a public school teacher from being used in computing the salary of the Director; and for other purposes.

HB 617. By Messrs. Shanahan of the 8th, Moore of the 20th and others:
A bill to amend Code Section 56-2430, relating to cancellation of in surance policies, so as to provide that certain types of insurance and renewals thereof shall not be terminated if the contract of insurance has been in effect for 60 days except for stated reasons; and for other purposes.
The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bills of the House:
HB 107. By Messrs. Smith of the 3rd, Holder of the 70th and Savage of the 58th: A bill to define and classify information contained in medical records; to permit disclosure of information in medical records under certain circumstances, and to provide for immunity from liability for disclosure of information in medical records where so permitted; and for other purposes.

HB 164. By Messrs. Adams of the 125th, Irvin of the llth and others:
A bill to amend an act which made comprehensive provision for an in tegrated tax administration for Georgia, so as to authorize the purchase of motor vehicles by the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 464. By Messrs. Mason and Nash of the 22nd:
A bill to authorize certain counties in this State to establish and main tain a law library; and for other purposes.

HB 468. By Messrs. Clarke of the 45th, Steis of the 100th and others:
A bill to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday; and for other purposes.

HB 553. By Mr. Caldwell of the 51st:
A bill to amend Code Section 24-2714 relating to the duties of the clerks of the superior court, so as to provide that the office of the

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clerk of the superior court may be at a place other than the courthouse under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

HB 784. By Mr. Conner of the 91st: A bill to create a new City of Alma; and for other purposes.

HB 787. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th:
A bill to provide for grants to certain incorporated municipalities of this State to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 780. By Messrs. Mixon of the 81st and Collins of the 88th:
A bill to amend an act providing for the classification of motor vehicles as a separate and distinct class of tangible property for ad valorem tax purposes; and for other purposes.

HB 410. By Mr. Conner of the 91st:
A bill to amend the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, so as to exempt from the provisions of said Act the Comptroller-General's of fice and all departments thereunder; and for other purposes.

HR 69. By Mr. Harris of the 118th:
A resolution compensating Mr. Robert Wakefield; and for other pur poses.

HB 613. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages ; and for other purposes.

HR 228. By Lee of the 35th:
A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Compensation laws; and for other purposes.

HR 48. By Mr. Irvin of the llth:
A resolution to compensate Herman Edward Dykes; and for other purposes.

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HB 578. By Messrs. Leggett of the 31st and Northcutt of the 35th:
A bill known as the "Building-Construction Safeguards Act"; to pro vide safeguards for workmen on building construction; to regulate scaffolding, pulleys, hoists, etc.; and for other purposes.

HB 783. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Caldwell of the 51st and Irvin of the llth:
A bill to amend an act known as the "State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act", so as to provide for a maximum bond limitation not to exceed twenty-five million dollars; and for other purposes.

The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following resolution of the House:

HR 120. By Mr. Murphy of the 26th: A resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for the purpose of proposing an amendment to the Con stitution of the United States, relating to Federal grants; and for other purposes.
The House has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following bills and resolutions of the Senate to-wit:
SB 150. By Senators Wesberry of the 37th, Smith of the 34th and others: A bill to prohibit the retention of any fees, costs, commissions or any other emoluments by certain county officers, officials or employees who receive a salary for their services in such capacity; and for other purposes.
SR 88. By Senator Coggin of the 35th: A resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
SB 53. By Senators Johnson of the 38th and Coggin of the 35th: A bill to provide for a guardian the authority to employ competent legal counsel for the ward he represents; and for other purposes.
SB 171. By Senator Smalley of the 28th: A bill to amend Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, so as to pro vide a new exclusive procedure for persons whose liberty is being re-

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strained by virtue of a sentence imposed against them by any state court of record; and for other purposes.

SB 127. By Senators Johnson of the 38th, Smith of the 34th and Wesberry of the 37th:
A bill to amend an act entitled "An act to provide a uniform county commissioners law for such counties as may require a commission form of county government",; and for other purposes.

SR 27. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of establishing a state liaison office in Washington, D. C.; and for other purposes.

SR 36. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to remove the provision freezing civil service preference for honorably discharged veterans of the State as of certain date; and for other purposes.
SB 110. By Senator Smalley of the 28th: A bill to amend Code Section 88-202, relating to composition of county boards of health, appointments thereto; and for other purposes.
SB 118. By Senator Minish of the 48th: A bill to amend Code Chapter 84-7 relating to the regulations, licensing and practice of dentists and dental hygienists; and for other purposes.
SB 133. By Senator Kidd of the 25th: A bill to amend an act approved March 23, 1960, so as to provide that certain veterans, shall not be subject to the provisions of said act; and for other purposes.
The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following bill of the House:
HB 777. By Messrs. Murphy of the 26th, Irvin of the llth and Caldwell of the 51st: A bill to provide for grants to counties of this state to be used for any public purposes; and for other purposes.

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The House has agreed to the Senate substitute to the following bill of the House:

HB 802. By Mr. Jones of the 76th:
A bill to amend an act to provide an allowance to the tax commissioner of Mclntosh County; and for other purposes.

The House has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following resolution of the House:

HR 124. By Messrs. Wilson and Henderson of the 102nd and others:
A resolution relative to the locomotive "General"; and for other pur poses.

The House has agreed to the Senate amendment to the following bill of the House:

HB 613. By Mr. Carnes of the 129th:
A bill to provide that it shall be unlawful for minors to purchase or possess any alcoholic, spirituous malt or intoxicating liquors or bever ages; and for other purposes.

Under the provisions of the previously adopted resolutions, the president appointed the following committees:

SR 27. By Senator Holloway of the 12th:
A resolution creating an interim committee to study the feasibility of establishing a state liaison office in Washington, D. C.; and for other purposes.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Holloway of 12th, Chairman; Adams of 5th; Spinks of 9th; McGill of 24th; Cox of 21st.

SR 88. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution creating the Election Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Kilpatrick of the 44th, Chairman; Webb of the llth; Knight of the 16th; Bateman of the 27th; Broun of the 46th; and Ward of the 39th.

HR 86. By Messrs. Harris and Scarlett of the 85th, Nessmith of the 64th and Harrison of the 98th: A resolution creating an interim committee to study the problems, laws and procedures relating to strip mining operations and the mining industry; and for other purposes.
The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Lee of the 47th, Chairman; Smith of the 18th; Carter of the 14th; Hill of the 29th; and Hensley of the 33rd.
HR 228. By Mr. Lee of the 35th: A resolution creating a committee to study the Georgia Workmen's Compensation laws; and for other purposes.
The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Chairman; Conway of the 41st; Abney of the 53rd; Hall of the 52nd; and Maclntyre of the 40th.

Under the provisions of the previously passed bill, the president appointed the following committee:

SB 107. By Senators Plunkett of the 30th, Smith of the 18th and others:
A bill to amend an act creating a Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee of the Senate and House.

The president appointed as a committee the following: Senators Smith of the 18th; Smalley of the 28th; Plunkett of the 30th; Johnson of the 42nd; and Lt. Governor Smith, Chairman.

Senator McKenzie of the 17th, Chairman of the Committee on Administra tive Affairs, submitted the following report:
Mr. President:
Your Committee on Senate Administrative Affairs, has read and examined the following bills and/or resolutions of the Senate, and has instructed me, as

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JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,

Chairman, to report the same back to the Senate as correct and ready for transmission to the Governor:
SB 1. SB 4. SB 8. SB 10. SB 16. SB 20. SB 22. SB 23. SB 33. SB 36. SB 37. SB 38. SB 42. SB 45. SB 46. SB 53. SB 58. SB 59. SB 60. SB 61. SB 65. SB 67. SB 70. SB 71. SB 72. SB 80. SB 81. SB 82. SB 84. SB 85. SB 89. SB 94. SB 99.

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SB 101. SB 103. SB 107. SB 110. SB 112. SB 113. SB 114. SB 118. SB 119. SB 121. SB 126. SB 127. SB 133. SB 136. SB 137. SB 138. SB 139. SB 142. SB 146. SB 147. SB 148. SB 150. SB 158. SB 161. SB 162. SB 164. SB 165. SB 166. SB 168. SB 169. SB 170.
SB 171.
SB 176.
SB 182.

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SB 184. SB 192. SR 11. SR 27. SR 36. SR 46. SR 52. SR 54. SR 68. SR 70. SR 71. SR 75. SR 79. SR 88.

JOURNAL OF THE SENATE,
Respectfully submitted, McKenzie of the 17th District, Chairman.

The following1 resolution was read and adopted:

SR 133. By Senator Coggin of the 35th:
A resolution relative to the adjournment of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to the provisions of SR 133, the president announced the Senate adjourned sine die at 6:00 o'clock P.M., on March 17, 1967.

INDEX

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OFFICERS
OF THE
STATE SENATE

GEORGE T. SMITH __..._,,____.____._...__________ ____.__._.President (Lt. Governor)
GEADY COUNTY
JULIAN WEBB ___________________________.__,,___________._.____._President Pro Tempore
SEMINOLE COUNTY
HAMILTON McWHORTER, JR. ________________________________________________Secretary
OGLETHORPE COUNTY
LAMONT SMITH __._._-______________.__._._._._-__^___...__.________Assistant Secretary
TATTNALL COUNTY
GREEN CALLAWAY _________,,..____ _.____________..._._____Assistant to Secretary
DEKALB COUNTY
REBECCA CAUSEY ____________________________________________________________Journal Clerk
DOUGLAS COUNTY
ANN DUNCAN ______________________________________ ________._..______.____Calendar Clerk
FULTON COUNTY
HENRY CASTLEMAN _________________________ ____________________..____________Doorkeeper
FULTON COUNTY
DAVID W. PEEPLES __________________________._____________________________________Messenger
SPALDING COUNTY
ZELL MILLER _________________________-________________________________Message Clerk
TOWNS COUNTY

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INDEX

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PART I

ALPHABETICAL SECTION

Abandonment, Child; felony, SB 65 ___.___.__._._________132, 147, 176, 210, 213, 1346, 1448 Abney, Ross L.; commend, SR 7 __,,___,,,,__._._._._.________,,_._-__.__..__13 Abortion; amend Code to provide certain exceptions, HB 281 ___..______.422, 426, 461 Accountants; non-resident registration, SB 186 _______.__.715, 816, 933, 1045, 1074 Address; Governor Lester G. Maddox ...._..____-___..__-_........._..__._..34, 61, 390, 394 Address; Lt. Governor George T. Smith, inauguration ,,_____,,___.____-__,,____.....__--44 Address; Governor Lurleen B. Wallace ____________________________________________________391 Adjournment; General Assembly, SR 133 _______________________________________.____1450 Adjournment; General Assembly, HR 360 _._..__._____._._.__._.______1431 Adjournment; General Assembly until February 13, 1967, HR 53 __________126, 127 Adjutant General, State; salary, HB 132 _________________368, 372, 406, 469, 553 Administrative Procedure Act, Georgia; exempt
Comptroller General's office, HB 410 ____1077, 1087, 1214, 1221, 1385, 1443 Administrator; relating to sale of land, SB 56 ____--_.__,,____________ ________115, 136 Administrators; compensation upon dismissal, SB 55 __________.--------,,--_ 114, 136 Administrators, Executors; satisfy bequests and
transfers, HB 54 _______________________________...___.._..112, 116, 137, 643, 745 Adoption Law; amend concerning final order and status
of adopted adult, HB 657 ____________-._____--1011, 1019, 1095, 1351, 1425 Adoption Law; amend, court costs, HB 324 __________801, 806, 896, 1099, 1300 Adoption Law; amend relating to non-residents, HB 11 __.___128, 134, 148, 163, 210 Adoption; mother's consent if father fails to
support, SB 80 -____________158, 174, 287, 319, 364, 949, 950, 1343, 1448 Adoptions; placement of children, HB 215 ._..._____198, 204, 225, 728, 994, 1071 Ad Valorem Taxes; exempt certain motor vehicles, SB 2 ___________80, 89, 468 Ad Valorem Taxes; exempt personal property, SR 28 -_____-...____--.______,,_____,,. 144 Ad Valorem Taxes, Motor Vehicles; classification, SB 152 ______________425, 460 Ad Valorem Taxes; municipalities use county tax evaluations, SB 130 ----331, 374 Ad Valorem Taxes; state grants to defray cost of valuation and
equalization, certain counties, HB 279 ____________________624, 629, 722, 1055, 1200 Agricultural Machinery; exempt from Georgia sales tax,
HB 683 .............................._.._..___.______.______._.........-.__.__.__........._1080, 1087, 1214, 1221 Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; function
after adjournment, SR 119 _______________________-1084- 1220, 1439 Agriculture Department, State; create Roadside Market
Incentive Program, HB 430 ____________________450, 455, 508, 592, 1176 Aiding Law Enforcement; immunity from liability,
HB 43 ____._______._..._..............._______________.198, 200, 222, 1351, 1420 Air and Water Pollution Facilities; exempt from
taxes, HB 476 _______.___,,__.____._.___ ___.___.575, 579, 637, 1028, 1176 Air Quality Control; public policy, HB 112 ______________ 368, 372, 406, 409, 444 Airports, Public; access to by private aircraft, SB 124 ____--300, 339, 512, 616, 619 Albany, City of; gas service for certain areas of
Lee County, HB 449 ______________._____-624, 629, 722, 729, 825, 1011 Albany-Dougherty County; governing authorities enter
into agreements, HB 450 _______.____________________625, 629, 723, 729, 827 Alcoholic Beverages; regulate wholesale transactions, SB 106 _____--_--236, 260 Alcoholic Beverages; unlawful for minors to possess,
HB 613 __________.________._703, 709, 728, 729, 997, 1026, 1048, 1422, 1443, 1446

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Alcoholism, Advisory Committee on; appointment of and functions, HB 562 ----------.------------------_----916, 923, 1023, 1220, 1377
Alimony; attorney's fees, HB 151 .....__----------------------496, 498, 584, 591, 704 All-State Bonding Company; relieve as surety, SR 76 ---------------------716, 816 Alma-Bacon County Planning Commission;
create, HB 785 ------------._.--------------------1009, 1015, 1094, 1224, 1354 Alma, City of; create new charter, HB 784 ________1009, 1015, 1094, 1223, 1366, 1443 Alpharetta, City of; change general election
date, HB 798 _..._----~__..._...........__._.-._--1010, 1015, 1093, 1098, 1245
Americus, City of; authorize land conveyance, HE 70 ------397, 404, 434, 467, 555 Anderson, Bill; commend, SR 51 _.___..-_----.--_,,_--_----__..........._--309 Appellate Court and Superior Courts; manner of service, SB 163 --.-----452, 506 Appellate Practice Act; redefine judgments subject
to review, HB 157 ......------------------------------------754, 820, 934, 1147, 1209 Appellate Procedure Act; amend relating to errors in instruction to juries,
HB 38 ...............--__--------.___..------.--------------_----_-------104, 106, 118 Appling County Small Claims Court;
create, HB 754.....-...--.------.--------------------913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1116 Appointments:
Adams, Mrs. B. D. --------------_--------------------..------_------------------131Alexander, Honorable George ......,,_..___---.----------------.----------...--1-86 Anthony, Dr. James E., Jr. .--.------------........----.----------------------Ifla Aycock, Honorable Joe ._....--...------..--.------------....----------__--------....__18(L Baell, Miss Betty --------------...------..----...----.--.------.----.----------_ 187Ballew, Dr. Leighton --_-..__--............_---...._-.--..._._._--.------.------------184 Barnard, Honorable D. Douglas, Jr. ..----...._.............___--------...------_____19JL Bashinski, Honorable I., Jr. ....------_--.._....._--------..________------------------189Bell, Honorable Malcolm, Jr. .------------..._----_----....----.----------.....1309 Bender, Mrs. Nadine --------...----.....------------...--__...............------__.__186Berry, Honorable W. L. .------.........----_----_.----...-------......------._....._.18J Birchmore, Honorable Harrison A. ......_--------_--------.------------.----229 Blank, Honorable Charles ..------..._...........----._.._._..----...............------.........189Blanton, Honorable Hugh ......-__----__------._._...__----..--------...__------..189~ Bonaventure, Sister Mary _--.....------_.----------.______._................._--1307 Braly, Dr. Samuel U..--------.._--------------_.----..------------.------..---- 191 Brauda, Honorable Ernest __------....--._.----------__,,_--------------1310 Brewer, Honorable Oby T. .._._--..........----------.----.----._----..--------....----186 Burcher, Honorable L. C. .....----_--------_.._------------------------------182 Burruss, Honorable Al _...--....._.__--......_._..__...........----__----------187 Burrus, Mrs. Faye .___._.....--.....,,._._--_...____._--------.__----184 Caldwell, Honorable Horace G. .----_----.------__.----.._.....--------------1306 Caldwell, Honorable Johnnie L. ------ ------------------------------------1310 Caldwell, Honorable Sam .--------------..__._..._.__----....------.___ 1308 Candler, Honorable George Scott, Jr ....__..__._..__-,,,__._...._._,,._. 132Champlin, Honorable James R. _--__--__------..--..------__,,..____--...19fr Clark, Mrs. H. Sol .------__.__,_____..._.._____.__..._--____1308 Clary, Honorable W. C. --------_._._____...__.._..._...__.----------1310 Clements, Dr. Cooper C. ----------_.___.__.__.__----_______.._._._--.188 Cochran, Honorable Grady ___.._.._--______________._..__199Conger, Honorable J. Willis ._--._..__.__,_.__...__....___.__--------187 Couey, Mrs. Carl ____..________.________.___________--1308
Counts, Honorable Charles --_____-__________._____..__--.1307
Craig, Dr. James _.__.__________.._._____.._--_..--__--1310
Crane, Honorable Samuel T. _______._____.__.____.______.1309
Crawley, Honorable William L. ._............._.___..._..._.._._.__--------186--
Cunningham, Honorable Charles W. --------_....__.__....--...._._----1307

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1455

Dabney, Honorable Laurence W. _----_----_._._~--____._--__--._.185 Day, Honorable T. Mack _________..____._____._..__.__._._...._........_..._......_..189 Dennard, Honorable Joe L. ______________._-_____________-_________.....ISO Dewer, Honorable James L. ___._.___..__________..____.__229 Dickerson, Honorable Robert G., Jr. ....._.__________......__.__...........1308 Dixon, Honorable Clyde ________________....._._._.__...__.__.._._._____________229 Dixon, Honorable Hugh ._..___________.._______________..__186 Dodd, Honorable Lamar ......_......._.....___....__________........__...l&O Doster, Mrs. Thelma __________...._..._..._._____.__._.--_.......___.t84 Dunlap, Honorable Edgar B., Jr. _______..__________.______rt1! Dye, Dr. 0. D. ___________._______________________________.18,7 Dyer, Dr. William ........__....._...____.__._.._..._.____.__...__._..__...230 Edwards, Honorable Julian W. ._________._____________.....1309 Eubank, Honorable William H. _.___...___.._..__....__.__..___..1311 Perguson, Dr. Ira A., Sr. ______..--__._____.__..__.._____-_____ 1311 Finch, Honorable James H. ._._._____________._._______----..... 191 Fleming, Mrs. Ellen __________________._____________________184 Flock, Honorable Arthur E., Jr. ___.___._______________.___.___.___188 Forbes, Honorable Ted M. ________..._.__-_.________________189 Ford, Mrs. Margaret -....____.-...-..-...____..._._.___._.._.__.__..----1307 Forester, Dr. B. W. __.__________________________________185 Fuqua, Honorable J. B. ___________________________________________________________192
Furcron, Dr. A. S. ________...___.___._____._____________1307 Garrison, Honorable M. E. ._____..____________________________________________.1311 Garrison, Dr. Searcy S. ____________________________________....__,__183 Gibbs, Honorable John, Jr. ______________________________..-189 Gillis, Honorable Hugh M. _____________________________.1310 Green, Honorable Herbert L. _________..._.___________...______ 229 Greenway, Dr. J. W. _______________________________________190 Haight, Dr. A. R. ____________________ ______________________________________.....16 Harper, Honorable John C. _______--_--__----______.._.._________._____192 Harris, Honorable Roy V. ...._,,.__...._.--_.______.._______________.___230 Harwick, Honorable Earl R. ___________________________________________________.____1309 Hawes, Honorable Peyton S. __._____.._..________________________..._._1306, 1308 Hawkins, Honorable B. L. ______...-...._____________________________1312 Hearn, Honorable George J. _..____---_------_-___._.__..._._______________1306 Heath, Honorable Cleave O. ...__....______.___.______..______.229 Henderson, Honorable George W., Jr. ______________________________-___._______-1311 Henderson, Dr. Herbert B. ___-__________..___.-__________.__.___________________.________188 Hendricks, Honorable Roy A. __._--_________..._..___...________________W2 Hiers, Honorable Emory M. __________________________________._-____-_______-___1307 Hilton, Honorable Patrick H. ___________________._______________________________..1308 Hinson, Honorable Virgil _________._....._...._.___.__________________.__.___._.____189 Horner, Dr. George __________________________________________...___________________187 Houston, Honorable Scott ___,,________________________________________________--__--_______190 Huber, Honorable Anton, II. ___________________________________________________________ 188 Hubert, Dr. Johnson _____________________________________...._.___._._..183, 191 Hydrick, Dr. Peter __........_......_.,,._...____________.._.___________________19S Isakson, Honorable E. A. _____________________________..__._1310 Jacobs, Honorable Harry ____________________________________183 Jagels, Honorable Charles H. .--___________________________I84
Jenkins, Honorable Leeman LeRoy __________________._._.....230
Jennings, Honorable William _____...__________________________________ 186
Johnson, Honorable J. Maurice ______________.______________1309
Jones, Honorable C. L. __________________._._._______________.______--,,..__ 191
Jones, Honorable W. Troup ______.._______________________________________.__1309

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Kennedy, Honorable Lester ___________,,_________--__--------_-___-_______._____.229 Key, Honorable James W. _,,____,,.__-__---_.____________-_.--..--,,.______...._________.1S8 Killorin, Honorable Joseph ____...__._,,___,,_____,,_____________._ _______________1&3 Kordecki, Honorable Don .___,,___,,,,________________________,,___________.__.___. _____184Love, Honorable John W., Jr. ____________....___________,,____________-____1311 Lowe, Honorable Claud W. ________,,_,,_______._,_,,__________,,_.,,_______,,,,,,_,,.._________ _________1309 McCartney, Dr. Morley ___________________.____.__.__.._______.____.._____..___-188 McClure, Mrs. Charles ,,,,,,.,,___.,,_.__.__.__,,,,,,_,,__,,._,,_,,.,,,,___,,.____,,-_. 183 McCluskey, Honorable George _____.__.---_________________________,,_-_____.__..............-- 187 McDonald, Honorable Walter R. --_-__-______.________.__-._______.-__.._____________1311 McDuffie, Honorable J. N. _________.._--.__.._.._._.______..___.____.-------__-__188 McLane, Honorable L. Thomas ______________________________________________________185, 1305 Maddox, Honorable S. Guy, Sr. ..__.........__.__._____..___._______.___..,,___-_-_-_ -.185 Martin, Honorable Edward Lee ,,____._._._.........._.,,__._-.-._--.-.,,.-------------230 Martin, Honorable J. Winford ____-_---______________,,__._------------_______-------1308 May, Dr. K. N. _--------______--------_...____...__._____..._.............._.._188 Milner, Honorable Thomas H., Jr. ...._,,._.........__--___----__._..__..-....-_-.--187 Minor, Honorable Jack L. ------ _-.--.-.-.--_.--...-..--.--.-----_-,,-..-.---.--_--------_ 1310 Minter, Honorable Jack ___......_..............____...................._._............___..___........1310 Mitchell, Mrs. Lane __--__-__.___-____.____--_----_------_------------------__----1308 Morris, Honorable William S., Ill --_._.___----_--------------__------___ 1$2 Morrow, Honorable Troy G. .----------_.__--_----------------------._ ___._192 Nash, Honorable Gartrell ________------------________----------------------.1310 Neal, Mrs. Lawson ______.--..--.-.----_--------..-----------------------------------.--184 Neil, Honorable Ronald ___.--.....__._.._ ---------------___------......------183 NeSmith, Honorable Buddy M. --____----------------_------___------------------_190 Nix, Miss Lucille ...............__----------____________.__,,_.___..._......_........._183 Ozier, Honorable Cope ____________ ______ _----------_--------------___---------- 18& Palmer, Honorable Jesse C., Jr. --__----------------------___----_----------------1310 Partain, Honorable J. O., Jr. _____..__.______.____--.------________.__________.____._..__________.----230 Peacock, Dr. Lamar B. .______.__..-....-...-..-.........._.......-.._-.-......._.__..._.._.............._190Perrin, Honorable Joseph S. ..-.____.___-............__........-._____..........____._._ 18V19JL Pilcher, Honorable Charles C. .-..-...-.._.............___.....-......._._____......_..._...:.....1308 Plunkett, Honorable Lamar R. __.--..--_____________.....,,..............,,_.___.,,-.-...__rl8S> Pope, Honorable William A. ..........__.__._....._.._.__.,,._........._....__.____1309 Posey, Honorable Ashford Lee --._.._._...,,_-_.__.--..--_......____--........-__.229^ Poss, Honorable Robert E., Jr. ,,__..._....._...._____........_.....__....____._......._._185Redwine, Honorable Morgan R., Jr. .___..._._.__................_....._._..__-...-.__..1306 Rhodes, Honorable C. L., Jr. ......__..._.._.._......._._.._.__......................_...._._.1309 Rhodes, Honorable Thomas Wallace ..................__._..._......._._._____._.._....__.....229 Richardson, Mrs. Marion ._____.-,,_,,.-_-_____..____...._____.........................____ ____185 Richardson, Honorable Robert R. --_..____._.....__.,,___________...._,,_._____..._,,_._________ 191
Rivers, Honorable Wayne K. -__.._.____________,,..._._......_._.__...._......____.,,.__..____,,___._____ 1311 Rosen, Mrs. Eli .....__..._....._-........._...._______._._..___.,,,,.,,,,.___.___..__.-...__..... 184 Ross, Honorable Edward ______________.___..__..___________..._.._..................._._______190 Schaefer, Mrs. Bruce ____...........-...________........-.-.....-......__...._..............._183, 1307 Schmittle, Dr. Sam _______________________________________________________..______._..-...__-l8Shadburn, Honorable Morris L. ,,__--_--....._,,._...._.._.__..._._...........__.__._______]_85 Shannon, Honorable Edward H. --_---___--._.__...._______....,,__.__.__,,_,,_-___--..18ft
Shaw, Honorable Robert _._.__._____.__.__.___________._.___._.__________-__._.__.____..____.__1307 Smith, Honorable Alex W., Jr. _____.____________._________________________.____._____.__.__________185
Smith, Mrs. C. Weldon _______-______----____.__._____._____________.____.____-.__._._____-1309
Smith, Honorable Rankin ____----_--___--___________________________________ _ _ _ ,, 19T
Smithgall, Honorable Charles A. _____.____________._____._______._...__192-
Stanley, Honorable John B. _________________________________________________._________.__.184
Staven, Honorable Leland _______________________________..____..-__.__....____-.___-_-1311

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Stewart, Honorable J. A. ___________...,,,,..______-.-...._.._---.-.--...-.,,.____.___---___.

Stewart, Mrs. J. M. --_.--------------_--------------.-.----- -1307

Stewart, Honorable Richard M. ----__--.---_-- ------------_----__--..... ...._i86

Stone, Honorable Paul S. ....___.___--------__..--...............-------_._.....1306

Studer, Honorable William ..._-------------------------

.229

Sullevan, Honorable H. T. .----------------------...-,,---. -..---. .... ..189

Summerlin, Honorable P. Raymond ------------------------.------ ..-- ..188

Sweat, Honorable Lonnie E. -----_--_..--_-- ,,--------------.--..----....--...191

Taylor, Honorable Jelks ----__--------...._--.----.._--_-------------------- 186

Tenenbaum, Honorable Arnold ___________--_----_--_--_-___------___--__._.__----188

Tharpe, Honorable Robert H., Sr. ......__..._..._.________------

. ..1SV

Thomas, Honorable Lannis ------..--------._-.-.--.----.----------.....--....------ 18*?

Thornton, Honorable Richard B. _----_________________------_--__._________._.-- ...192

Tornow, Mrs. Hildegarde --..-.....___--._._--......_.--.----__--------_._---- 1&3

Trimble, Dr. Hoyt B. ..._...._____._--...............----.._..._..................._........---- ... 192

Turner, Honorable C. Clayton, Jr. ----_____________.._._-_._----.................__..._.. 1306

Turner, Honorable John _______________________________________ ________ _----_____-- ___.____184

Twilley, Honorable Carroll ...._.........____------ .------------._------.186, 1305

Vaughan, Honorable Jerry ______________________________------------___________.___------164

Venable, Dr. John H. ...................__--------------_.------------..._..... 182

Vereen, Honorable Tom J. _--_________________,,__________________------------_______ .1311

Webb, Dr. Henry D. ........ ....... ...-------- .. .--------...

...192

Werner, Honorable George V. ........ .____------------__----_--_........ --_19t)

Wilkes, Honorable Wilson B. __.__. .._.--..-- _--...-._. ----.1307

Williams, Mrs. James E. ._.............._----.____-.............................___..__.-.___..._._. 183

Williams, Honorable Kenneth G. ,,_......._..__---- ---.----. ................... -.185

Wills, Honorable Coy W. ....------____..__. ...... .----------..---....------_------... ..229

Wilson, Honorable Homer _._______-- _--_----------______. .__..._.___..___.--..._.. ...._ ..187

Wood, Honorable Joseph P., Jr. ....... ._.__------..___------. 1308

Yarborough, Honorable Walter J. _--------.--.....----...------.__.__..__..___..._.. ...189

Appointments by Governor; request Senate consultation,

SR 50 ---_-.___.....-.-------.-........--......_._....._.---- ---- _.------ 301, 1220, 1436

Appropriations for Operation of State Government; 1967-1969,

HB 45 __...._______------ .--------------.....235, 237, 260, 729, 837, 948, 980, 1268, 1345

Appropriations for Operation of State Government; supplementary,

HB 40 .._.._. ----_..------... 220, 244, 308, 354, 557, 566, 567, 569, 695, 714

Arnold, William Harvey; compensate, HR 50 --__----.._...._ ._--_------_ 803, 812, 900

Arrests; immunity from liability, persons aiding law enforcement,

HB 43 --_-__-_-_-.....-_....----_--------.._-_..._......_..198, 200, 222, 1351, 1420

Art Commission, Georgia; increase membership,

HB 792 -___.__-.-__...-_----.-.._____..__.___.------ 1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1410

Ashburn, City of; close certain street, HB 622 ._......_.-- ........ 621, 631, 724, 729, 829

Athens, City of; educational tax, HB 516 ____--------...........449, 458, 511, 513, 605

Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission; to study government

consolidation, SB 144 _----------__------.371, 405, 435, 470, 569, 799, 873, 1007

Atkinson County; tax commissioner's salary,

HB 724 .................__------------........___...--..-..-................884, 891, 928, 931, 1041

Atlanta, City of; authorize disposition of certain

property, HB 299 ................------.------.--------------..572, 578, 636, 1223, 1352

Atlanta, City of; board of education, members' salaries,

HB 806 ----_------..........------------_----------_----__.. 1009, 1016, 1094, 1224, 1355

Atlanta, City of; certain dwellings, repair,

HB 103 ................------_----------......-__.__....._._........_-----_495, 497, 584, 930, 1035

Atlanta, City of; employees reimburse city for dwellings,

SB 1 78 ........_.._....____.-__............................._......_..........._........._..........._.715, 815

Atlanta, City of; mayor and aldermen's salaries, SB 102 .__._..--__....199, 212, 221

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Atlanta, City of; mayor and aldermen's

salaries, HB 805 ___________________________________..--.1009, 1016, 1093, 1224, 1355

Atlanta, City of; police department pensions, SB 19 --------,,--.,,__-_,,__-.,,--.86, 97

Atlanta, City of; relating to liens and cost of vacating and

closing, HB 300 --____-- ______-___-_._________-255, 259, 287, 1223, 1353

Atlanta, City of; street improvements, HB 302 ___.._._--419, 426, 461, 1223, 1353

Atlanta, City of; taxicab license fees, HB 635 ____________....626, 632, 725, 821, 907

Atlanta, City of; traffic court, HB 507 ..................491, 499, 585, 1098, 1233, 1344

Atlanta Criminal Court; judges and solicitors,

salaries, SB 33 _________.__________95, 107, 642, 731, 752, 794, 834, 1006, 1207, 1448

Atlanta-Fulton County Local Education Commission; re-establish,

HB 623 _----------

...____----_------_--622, 631, 724, 1098, 1244

Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority; additional members,

HB 470 -----_------_.._____________------_______________572, 579, 637, 821, 906

Atlanta Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation, SB 37 ..______________________95, 108, 512, 594, 707, 1079, 1448

Atlanta Judicial Circuit; State Librarian furnish certain volumes,

HE 52 --------------------_____________________________.-915, 922, 1022, 1097, 1335

Atlanta Municipal Court; marshal and clerk's salaries,

HB 150 ___________________________________________.__168, 173, 208, 343, 382

Atlantic Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation, HB 319 ___----___________.__________-491, 498, 585, 729, 826

Atlantic Union Delegation; urging Congress to create, SR 21 ____----__129, 213

Attorneys General, Assistant; appointed by Governor,

salary, HB 583 _____...______________________.676, 580, 638, 933, 1057, 1350

Attorney General; compensation, HB 523 _____...801, 808, 897, 1026, 1159, 1301

Attorney General; defend State employees in certain

cases, SB 83 -__-_______-____-__-___-_____________-_______-______-___-___.__-._.--______-_-________.____.169, 205

Attorneys' Fees; alimony cases, HB 151 ------------------496, 498, 584, 591, 704

Attorney's Fees; amend Code relating to evidence of indebtedness,

HB 19 __--------__----------_--.------103, 105, 118, 287, 322, 643, 744, 1253, 1312

Audit; all funds expended by State legislative branch, SB 88 ------.----170, 205

Augusta City Council; members succeed themselves, SB 123 -------300, 339, 343

Augusta City Court; clerk's salaries, HB 707 ------------798, 811, 899, 903, 942

Augusta City Court; salary of judges' secretary,

HB 706 __________________________________________________-__798, 811, 899, 903, 942

Augusta, City of; assistant solicitor's salary,

HB 704 _--------_--------------------------- - 797, 811, 899, 903, 941

Augusta, City of; authorize sale of Alien Park,

HB 779 ___________.___._-.__.________-_-______________-_____-___________-__914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1119

Augusta, City of; payment to certain law enforcement officers who

testify when off duty, HB 607 ______________________574, 583, 640, 643, 740

Augusta, City of; salary of court personnel,

HB 610 _____________-____________-___-._._______________.____..-______574, 583, 640, 643, 732, 1003

Augusta, City of; vote recorders be used in elections,

HB 454 _---_- ----_-------------------__.419, 428, 463, 466, 518

Augusta Judicial Circuit; chief assistant solicitor general,

HB 608 _------------------------------------___-_______574, 583, 640, 643, 740

Augusta Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's salary,

HB 609 --_----------------------------------_____.._674, 583, 640, 729, 827

Augusta Judicial Circuit; supplement judge's

salary, HB 705 ________________....__.______________________.797, 811, 899, 903, 942

Austell, Town of; corporate limits, HB 327 _.__.____--__495, 498, 585, 930, 1036

Authors' Week, Georgia; designate, HR 85 ___........_...__.--______.__.___-._.254, 256

Automobile Liability Insurance; provide procedure for cancellation,

HB 617 ___________--_-----______.__.___753, 754, 820, 1222, 1335, 1442

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Automobile License Tags; for disabled veterans, SB 94 ----__.--------------------__.--------199, 221, 590, 697, 707, 1207, 1448
Aviation Industry; committee to study developments, SR 120 --..------------------.------------------------------1212, 1220, 1394
B
Bacon County-Alma Planning Commission; create, HB 785 --------__-------------------------------1009, 1015, 1094, 1224, 1354
Bail; regarding recovery of personal property, SB 62 --------------.--------_--------__------------.132, 146, 287, 318, 364
Baker County; commissioners' compensation, SB 162 ----------------------__----------------452, 506, 593, 644, 756, 1009, 1449
Baker County; sheriff's salary, SB 164 ----------453, 506, 593, 645, 756, 1009, 1449 Baldwin County; dispose of State-owned land,
HE 84 --.-------------.---------------------.--_--397, 404, 435, 823, 1001 Baldwin County; establish small claims court, SB 153 --------------451, 505, 606 Baldwin County; establish small claims court,
SB 176 ____-_-----__--------------------627, 721, 729, 826, 1007, 1079, 1449 Baldwin County; land conveyance to Board of Regents,
HR 202 ------...--._-_--..--,,.------------------------.703, 709, 728, 823, 1000 Baldwin County; ordinary's salary, HB 34 ------------.------ 93, 96, 109, 119, 122 Baldwin, Town of; mayor's term, HB 714 ----------------798, 811, 899, 1030, 1113 Banking Law; redefine "bank office" and "bank facility",
SB 86 ._-----_--..--------.------------------------------169, 205, 308, 360, 366 Banking Law; relative to branch banks,
SB 170 _----------__----------------------577, 635, 644, 741, 756, 1081, 1449 Banks; conduct business on premises only,
HB 585 --------------------------------.------------1011, 1019, 1095, 1222, 1303 Banks; holding companies, eliminate certain provisions,
SB 104 __------...--_--_--_-.,,.-_--------.--._.,,..---.236, 260, 308, 443 Banks, relating to reserves required, HB 634 --------------626, 632, 725, 1055, 1201 Banks County; board of education, method of choosing members,
HB 619 _------...._..--------------------__----------621, 631, 724, 1223, 1354 Banks County; commissioners, expense allowance,
HB 621 __----.------.-------------------------621, 631, 724, 903, 936 Barber, Master; qualifications for certification;
HB 427 ------------------_____--------------------------713, 717, 817, 934, 1074 Barnes, William L.; compensate, HR 162 ----------------.803, 813, 901, 1025, 1142 Barrow County; referendum for school consolidation,
SB 158 ----------------__--------------------452, 505, 512, 596, 708, 917, 1449 Barrow County; sheriff's salary and provide chief deputy and
deputy, HB 818 ---___--..---_----------------------1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1358 Bartow County; commissioners' salaries, HB 377 ----------327, 337, 379, 408, 439 Bartow County; salaries of certain officials, HB 375------327, 337, 379, 408, 439 Bartow County; sheriff and personnel, compensation,
HB 378 ----_------------.--------------------__----327, 337, 380, 408, 439 Bartow County; superior court clerk's salary,
HB 376 ....--------_----------_..--------__------------299, 304, 342, 343, 389 Bartow County; tax commissioner's salary, HB 379--------327, 337, 380, 408, 440 Bateman, Senator Oliver C.; remarks ----_--------------------__--___----15 Beach, Alfred E. High School Basketball Team;
congratulate, SR 81 ----------__.----__.----------___------.._.__------825 Ben Hill County; convey land, HR 129 _.._.__--------------368, 374, 407, 467, 560 Bethlehem, Town of; amend incorporating acts,
HB 685 ------------------------------__----_.___797, 810, 898, 903, 939 Bickerstaff, Miss Judy; commend, HR 257 _---._.--._.,,----------------.804, 825

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Black Rock Mountain State Park; authorize certain persons to take

water from, HR 37 --_...__.....___.___._._.___.___--._.__..___._.-----___.__--.715, 720, 819

Blankenship, Mrs. Frank E.; wish speedy recovery, SR 57 --__.--

_. 365

Bleckley County; commissioner's compensation, HB 632--____622, 632, 725, 730, 830

Bleckley County; ordinary's compensation, HB 631 ----.____.622, 632, 725, 730, 830

Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; additional superior court judge,

HB 197 ___._--------_____________.____._...328, 334, 377, 467, 554

Board of Examiners, Practical Nurses; examination fee,

HB 171 _.---------------------......................... 421, 425, 461, 934, 1051

Bond Elections; only freeholders may vote, SR 31 ------_...----..-.....------159, 175

Bonds, Contracts with Counties; one security by

contractor, SB 142------.__..------__._____-371, 405, 514, 616, 708, 1348, 1449

Bonds, Revenue; change maturity date, SB 122 ____.___----__.____--

300, 339

Bonds, Revenue; change maximum maturity date,

HB 418 ......... .......................................... 398, 402, 433, 436, 487

Bonds, Revenue; eliminate six percent interest rate

limit, HB 274 --.-..----..------------------.__.._...__.._... -------575, 578, 636

Boston, City of; election of aldermen, HB 357.................. 297, 302, 341, 343, 386

Brooklet, Town of; mayor and councilmen's terms,

HB 740 _.___..-.---- ----------....--.-.....885, 893, 929, 931, 1044

Brooks County Development Authority; membership,

HB 209 -------.----.-..-.----.-...-_-..--.---__..197, 204, 225, 408, 438

Brunswick City Court; deputy sheriffs' salaries,

HB 728 -------------..___.----..._...._.___.____...._--_._.__.____.--883, 891, 928, 931, 1043

Brunswick City Court; solicitor's compensation,

HB 727 _.-_-----------__.----_______.----_______..___----__.--882, 891, 928, 931, 1042

Brunswick Judicial Circuit; additional judge, HB 772._._._.887, 893, 930, 934, 1060

Brunswick Judicial Circuit; additional superior court

judge; HB 210 ___.-------__.._...__.._______-------------------198, 204, 225, 288, 352

Bugging Devices, Eavesdropping; regulate use,

HB 64 ....----.-........-----.........-...-..............112, 117, 137, 728, 950, 1014, 1069

Building Authority, Georgia; Ports Authority use certain

services, HB 355 ----------------..........--__.---329, 337, 379, 731, 987

Building Construction Safety; regulate and provide safeguards,

HB 578 .................................._--....----....--1082, 1086, 1213, 1223, 1368, 1444

Bulk Transfers; methods of notice, HB 37 ___.__..__.____-- ------_----....104, 105, 118

Bulloch County; commissioners clerical assistance,

HB 504 _,,..------ ___.----------..-..---._---------.__.--448, 458, 510, 513, 604

Bulloch County; coroner's salary, HB 567 _______--------.493, 502, 588, 593, 651

Bulloch County; coroner's salary, HB 568 ...----.--...............493, 502, 588, 593, 651

Bulloch County; sheriff's salary; HB 505 _....___.__..__.----...-449, 458, 510, 513, 604

Burial of Paupers; limit cost to county, HB 391 ............423, 427, 462, 1222, 1302

Burke, Pelton Eugene; compensate, HR 21 .----.............-917, 924, 1023, 1025, 1128

Burton, Honorable Joe N.; express appreciation, SR 108 --------------------1006

Businesses Displaced by State Programs; equitable

treatment, SB 68 --------..-...._.-.._.--------.-....-----...----- 133, 147, 244

Butts County; ordinary's salary, HB 830 ....-----------1079, 1090, 1217, 1224, 1361

Butts County; superior court clerk's salary,

HB 735 ..................---....................------._.--..----884, 892, 929, 1098, 1230, 1347

Butts County; tax collector receive certain commissions,

HB 736 _----------------------.--____---..........885, 892, 929, 1098, 1226

Butts County; treasurer's compensation, HB 737 ---........885, 892, 929, 1098, 1227

Butts County; treasurer serve as clerk of commissioners,

HB 734 _....._._.__.__..._......__._____--__._______._.------------884, 892, 929, 1098, 1226

Byron, City of; method of electing mayor and aldermen,

HB 142 _._..__.._,..----------._..___.___..._.__..___---.._--------168, 173, 208, 289, 309, 370

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Cairo City Court; change name, HB 817 ......._.__--_.._-__1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1358

Calhoun County; commissioners' salaries, HB 576____________.___572, 580, 638, 642, 736

Calhoun County; election of commissioners,

HB 827 .......,,,,_..._...._._.___-._-.........,,..___.------....1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1360

Camden County Development Authority; change membership,

HE 78 __.__.___,,_____--_--_------_---- -.235, 241, 264, 593, 967

Camden County; governing authority adopt building code,

HR 76 ___._..__.._.__..____.._._..___...__-___--____...-.___.234. 240, 263, 593, 965, 1301

Campaign Contributions, Expenditures; report and regulate,

SB 78 _._...._.___________.___._______..._._.._........_______-_.-__..._.._-...._..._______-____.___-.-.._.....__158, 174

Candidate, Unopposed; declared party nominee in primary

elections, SB 125 .___....-.__-...-.-.-_-._________--....--......-.._.______-...-..........--.....300, 340

Candidates; notice by incumbent, SB 181 __._________.___________804, 894, 1026, 1123, 1204

Candidates by Nomination Petition; pay costs incurred,

SB 76 __._............._..._._________...............:..........______.158, 174, 244, 273, 278, 294, 322

Candler County; commissioners' salary, HB 560 ________________493, 502, 588, 593, 650

Candler, Honorable Scott and Honorable Matt McWhorter;

commend, SR 61 _____.............._._..-..__.,,.,,-.--.-.....-.____.___._.___._-._--..-488, 569, 1072

Carroll County Commissioners; clerk's salary,

HB 100 __________.____-._....._______.______.______-_...........--....___._.-141, 145, 162, 246, 268

Carroll County; tax commissioner's salary,

HB 487 ____...._.............-..._______._._--..-..-._........-.._-_______.___.447, 456, 509, 513, 601

Carroll County Water Authority; create HB 452 ____________ 399, 404, 434, 436, 475

Carrollton, City of; change tax rate for school purposes,

HB 98 ____._.__,,.__ ,,,,,,.__ _.-_------ 141, 145, 162, 246, 267

Carrollton, City of; ad valorem tax rate, real and personal

property, HB 99 ,,

-.. -

____141, 145, 162, 307, 346

Carver High School Basketball Team; congratulate, SR 97 .............._.........__.____.1005

Castleman, Honorable Henry; elected doorkeeper of Senate _______________8

Cathedral Bellringers; designate official State handbell

ringers, SR 130 _____,,_,,_.___.,,,,_ _________ _._,,.._ 1435

Catoosa County Board of Utilities Commissioners; increase

membership, HB 612 _,,.____.__ ________.______________________________..__._574, 583, 641, 643, 740

Catoosa County; commissioners, referendum, HB 484 ________447, 455, 508, 512, 600

Catoosa County; coroner's salary, HB 485 ________ 447, 456, 509, 513, 601

Catoosa County; education districts and election of board

members, HB 488 ______________....__.........._.__...._...._.._____.___._.____447, 456, 509, 513, 601

Catoosa County; sheriff's salary,

HB 574 ____...______________________-___-__--.._-494, 503, 589, 593, 655, 748, 752, 1259, 1345

Catoosa County; superior court clerk, salary of clerical help,

HB 589 __________________,,..._.,,.._-,,_____________,,,,,,_________________..____ 572, 581, 639, 642, 737

Catoosa County; tax commissioner, salary of clerical help,

HB 573

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-

.494, 503, 589, 593, 652

Causey, Mr. George M.; compensate, HR 160.--______________ 802, 813, 901, 1025, 1141

Centerville, City of; mayor and council's salaries,

HB 563

-. ._-______-_________._..493, 502, 588, 593, 651

Central State Hospital; change name from Milledgeville State

Hospital, HB 178 ______________________________________________________________ ____ 328, 333, 377, 467, 554

Certification of Election of Lt. Governor and Constitutional Officers ________.._......30

Chambers, Honorable Hewitt W.; wish speedy recovery, SR 58 ,,_______--___.___365

Chamblee, City of; corporate limits, HB 280 -__...._._._............233, 239, 262, 343, 384

Chapels; construction at youth development centers, SR 126 _____________________ __1434

Charlton County; governing authority adopt building code,

HR 75 -._-_._,,________,,_______.________________-____________._-..._.__-_,, 234, 240, 263, 593, 962, 1301

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Charlton County; superior court clerk's salary,

HB 93 _._._..____...__..._-....._._..........____._______________140, 144, 162, 593, 645

Chatham County; commissioners and ex officio judges, HB 8 ............111, 115, 136

Chatham County; easement through State-owned property,

HR 143 ___.___________.._._.___...__.____....._____-_-.-_________________421, 430, 465, 642, 749

Chatham County-Savannah; planning ordinances, HR 13 _.___..,,_.__..234, 240, 263

Chatham County; tax equalization, taxes other than real or

personal, HR 114 ....._-.----.--___..----.-.______.280, 283, 306, 821, 970, 1071

Chatsworth, City of; corporate limits, HB 212 _________197, 204, 225, 408, 437, 1003

Chattahoochee County Board of Education; members'

terms, HB 603 ---------_ ... ------__. ...__.-__.___.-_573, 582, 640, 643, 739

Chattahoochee County; education tax, HR 192 _______--.624, 635, 727, 730, 974

Chattahoochee County; extend ordinary court jurisdiction,

HB 602 ________________..____________________.____573, 582, 639, 729, 827

Chattahoochee County; sheriff's salary, HB 604 ___________.__573, 582, 640, 643, 739

Cherokee County; superior court clerk, clerical assistants,

HB 722 ........____....._._...._._..._.............._..._.........-____.........884, 890, 927, 931, 1040

Child Abandonment; felony, SB 65 _____._....._...___.132, 147, 176, 210, 213, 1346, 1448

Child Custody; right of choice for 14 year olds,

HB 21 ___.............._..__.__....___.__._________._______...__..............370, 374, 408, 643, 744

Children and Youth Act; amend, adoptions, HB 215--198, 204, 225, 728, 994, 1071

Churches; unlawful to desecrate, HB 201 ____........................255, 259, 286, 468, 554

Cigars and Cigarettes, Sale of; amend law,

HB 52 ______.._______..__._..._.....-_-.-.-.__._...-.............___.....___.......197, 200, 222, 436, 487

City Managers; compensation, certain counties,

SB 127 -__.__.-_.-.........__............_..............._.._300, 340, 512, 595, 708, 1445, 1449

Civil Practice Act, Georgia; amend concerning process and

service, HB 158 ......._...-............_.__754, 755, 820, 1026, 1152, 1210, 1218, 1299

Civil Practice Act, Georgia; postpone effective date of Act revising

trial procedure, HB 194 .______.___._-_-....__....._..................236, 238, 261, 344, 389

Clarke County-Athens Charter Commission; to study government

consolidation, SB 144 -__.___-__....-.-...._....____371, 405, 435, 470, 569, 799, 873, 1007

Clarke County; increase board of education membership,

HB 515 _______.___..__________.________.._..__.__-....................................446, 458, 511, 513, 605

Clarkesville, City of; easement of sewer line,

HR 261 ___.____-____..____....................._._._-......_..._...__.____1080, 1091, 1218, 1219, 1378

Clarkston, City of; create new charter,

HB 678 -_____._-__.._..___.___.--__-.---_-----.796, 809, 898, 903, 938, 1008, 1039, 1208

Clay County; election of commissioners, HB 778 .-----914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1118

Clayton County; superior court clerk serve as jury clerk,

HB 362 ___.______......._...............-.......-._.._.--....__....................._......-....._.298, 303, 341

Clayton County; time of final audit and report,

HB 788 -._............................._..._._._..._._._.....--........-...1009, 1015, 1094, 1098, 1227

Clayton Judicial Circuit; additional superior court

judge, HB 422 ______,,,,........423, 430, 463, 465, 643, 747

Clayton Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation, HB 185 .__.................._.._._._...._....._.__195, 202, 223, 515, 704, 756

Clements, Honorable Claude; express regrets at passing,

SR 16 ________________._._...._._............-.-__.___.-_.___-....^^.._.......................-___........___________.....110

Clinch County; commissioners' salaries, HB 676 __....___.____795, 809, 897, 903, 937

Clinch County; provide for part-time deputy sheriff,

HB 673

. --- ------,,-------_--- 795, 808, 897, 903, 936

Cobb County; allow ordinances for policing and governing

powers, SR 68 .___,,..........--......____-.-_..--....453, 507, 642, 957, 1007, 1346, 1450

Cobb County; authorize bonds for sewerage system,

HR 266 ......_.........................................-...-............._1079, 1092, 1218, 1224, 1416

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Cobb County; authorize obligation bonds, HR 204 ........915, 923, 1022, 1030, 1332 Cobb County; comptroller's salary, HB 383 ._..._.__._._79B, 807, 896, 903, 935 Cobb County; deputy commissioner's compensation,
HB 266 ..............._______________________.__.______.__________.233, 238, 261, 289, 316
Cobb County; establish street light system and levy tax, SR 54 ___________________._____._____371, 406, 466, 525, 619, 916, 1450
Cobb County; land survey by Secretary of State, HR 141 ____________.___.-._._._____________________._____.._..___466, 504, 590
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members' compensation, SB 47 __.._____-_._______113, 135, 149, 151, 155, 165, 299, 322
Cobb County; ordinary's qualifications, HB 221 ......___214, 218, 242, 289, 312 Cobb County; solicitor general, additional investigators,
HB 316 ____________________________________......._...........279, 283, 306, 641, 747
Cobb Judicial Circuit; permit solicitor general to practice law, HB 270 _______________._........._________-____279, 282, 305, 641, 747
Code of Ethics; establish for government service employees, SR 25 __________________-________________._____143, 288, 320, 365
Coggin, Senator Frank; certification of floor leader _____-_--_________________._,,_56 Coleman, City of; municipal elections, HB 425 ................398, 402, 433, 466, 517 Coleman, Town of; change name, HB 426 ____-_.________398, 426, 433, 466, 517 Collection Agencies; committee to investigate licensing and
regulating, SR 72 _____________________._____________577, 636, 1220, 1436 Collection Agencies; licensing and regulation of, SB 44 _______________105, 117 College Council, Georgia; create, SB 5 _____________________81, 89, 469, 1067 Collins, Dr. M. D.; express regrets at passing, SR 123 _____.----________._____--__1434 Collins, Dr. M. D.; express regrets at passing, SR 106 ___-____________________1006 Colquitt, City of; corporate limits, HB 117 _________157, 160, 175, 903, 934, 1010 Colquitt County Small Claims Court; judge's salary,
HB 591 __________________-.___-___________.-___.__-__________573, 581, 639, 643, 738 Colquitt County; superior court clerk's salary,
HB 590 __________.-._.__-___________-_______-_______-________573, 581, 639, 642, 738 Commission for Development of Chattahoochee River Basin;
create, HB 767 _______________-______.__-._-_______-1082, 1086, 1214, 1220, 1410 Committee; Agriculture and Natural Resources, function after
adjournment, SR 119 _______.__.___._______-_________________1084, 1220, 1439 Committee on Alcoholism, Advisory; appointment of
and functions, HB 562 _______________________________ 916, 923, 1023, 1220, 1377 Committee; to study aviation industry developments, SR 120 ----..1212, 1220, 1394 Committee; to study licensing and investigating of collection
agencies, SR 72 _-._______________.________________._____________-______.577, 636, 1220, 1436 Committee, Compensation Study; create, SR 93 _____.___._.____.920, 1025, 1220, 1437 Committee; to study computerized criminal records
system, HR 269 __.______________-______.___.__-___-___._______-___1083, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430 Committee; to study criminal code, HR 248 __._.__________1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429 Committee; to study criminal records system, central
computerized, SR 110 ________________.____.__._________.__.1014, 1092, 1099, 1188, 1204 Committee; Defense and Veterans Affairs, function after
adjournment, SR 89 _____________._._______________._________________919, 1025, 1220, 1437 Committee; to study Department of Family and Children
Services, HR 87 .-__..-.-_._-_._____-______________.__..__.__.1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1427
Committee; to study drunk driving laws, SR 92 ______._______.____920, 1025, 1220, 1437
Committee, Educational Matters Study; create, SR 115 __________1211, 1220, 1439
Committee, Election Laws Study; create, SR 88 ___________-____-___--__.919, 1024, 1099, 1124, 1204, 1444, 1446, 1450
Committee, Georgia Housing Administration; study feasibility of, HR 243 ___________..____-_-________--__1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1428

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Committee, Department of Industry and Trade; create study committee, SR 39--------------___----------------------------------------..181
Committee, Institutions and Mental Health; create study committee, SR 114 ----------------------------------------1211, 1220, 1438
Committee; to study judicial institutions, Fulton County, SR 135 _._.----..--...1440 Committee; to study Judiciary Article of State
Constitution, HR 249 ____.--......................--------....1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429 Committee; to study juvenile court law, HR 190 ..... 1013, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1428 Committee; State Planning Committee on Law Enforcement,
create, HR 255 ........_______-1084, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430 Committee; to study Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act, SR 59 --------401, 431 Committee; to study Penal and Correctional Institutions, SR 111--_1084, 1220, 1438 Committee; to study Penal Institutions, SR 20 --.______..____------__--_.----__-_-----.--..133 Committee; to study price fixing of school jewelry, SR 65 __________----453, 506 Committee; to study State Department of Public Health, distribution
of funds, SR 17 ...._-----__--_------....--_--..------------_..._.11B, 1220, 1413 Committee; to study reapportionment, SR 15 _.---.------------------.--_ 105, 119, 125 Committee; Retirement Study, create, SR 95 .....--..------.----920, 1025, 1220, 1438 Committee; to study school dropout problem,
HR 178 --.__----.----___--------__---------------1013, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1427 Committee; to study school property tax digest,
HR 244 ______________________________________________________..1012, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1428 Committee; to study Senate organization, SR 26 ----------------------134, 1220, 1394 Committee; to study speed governors for all motor vehicles, SR 24 ,,_.....__--..____143 Committee; to study feasibility of State Department of
Administration and Finance, SR 83 --------------.------------------.887, 925 Committee; to study State employment, SR 74 ------------------578, 636, 1220, 1436 Committee; to study career State employment, SR 94 ....___.._. 920, 1025, 1220, 1438 Committee; to study State tax structure, SR 121 ......................_...__.1345, 1352, 1378 Committee; to study strip mining
operations, HR 86 _.___.._.__.______._........._----------1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1378, 1447 Committee; to study taxation, state, counties and municipalities, SR 134 ___.__1440 Committee; to study tourism in Georgia, SR 64 ......._------_________453, 506, 1220, 1436 Committee; to study traffic safety, HR 79 _..----------__1012, 1017, 1095, 1220, 1426 Committee, University System Study, create SR 113 ________.------1211, 1220, 1438 Committee, to study workmen's compensation laws,
HR 228 __________________________________--------.1011, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1409, 1443, 1447 Community Development, Department of; create, SB 69 ----------------.--133, 147 Compact for Education; Georgia be party to, SB 41 ....____----_--________.____104, 117 Compensation Study Committee; create, SR 93 .__.__----______920, 1025, 1220, 1437 Comptroller General; exempt from provisions of Administrative
Procedure Act, HB 410 ____....____.._.--__._____. ... 1077, 1087, 1214, 1221, 1385, 1443
Condemnation of Private Ways; procedure, HB 392 _----713, 716, 816, 822, 1054 Conner, Miss Kathleen A.; compensate, HR 72 ___.........__.917, 924, 1023, 1219, 1395 Constables; change fees, HB 321 ------------........------------.800, 806, 895, 1097, 1262 Constitution; change method of amending, SR 22 .----___------_____--_......___----.....143 Constitution, U. S.; urge Congress to amend, relating to federal grants,
HR 120 _----_____..... _----713, 719, 819, 1027, 1205, 1219, 1341, 1344, 1412, 1444 Constitutional Convention; repeal resolution requesting Congress to
convene, SR 14 ..______________...._...._......----------------------------__------------.. 105, 118 Constitutional Convention; urge Congress to call, relating to federal
grants, HR 120 --------713, 719, 819, 1027, 1205, 1219, 1341, 1344, 1412, 1444 Constitutional Officers; canvass election returns, JR 4 ------------------------.29 Conveyances to Secure Debt; new Code section, HB 12 ............84, 88, 98, 109, 123 Cook County; certain officials; salaries, HB 536 .----------491, 500, 586, 593, 647 Cook County; provide education districts, HB 535 ------.--491, 499, 586, 593, 647 Cook, Mr. Glenn Douglas; compensate, HR 77 ------------.802, 812, 900, 1025, 1134

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Cooperative Services for the Blind, Inc., Ga.; retirement credit, HB 20 ___.___________.....___..........,,..._____.__-__--_-....-....-._-_-...-...-713, 716, 816
Copper Wire; purchase registered by junk and metal dealers, HB 306 __..._.,,___.._.,,,,. _...._....-._...422, 426, 462, 728, 979, 1302
Corporations; joint tenancy, HB 538 _________________________-_______.___.576, 579, 637, 902, 1175 Corporations, Public Service; fees, SB 185 _...._......___,,__.___..-.___........._..~_____.715, 815
Corrections, State Board of; relating to prisoner rehabilitation and transfer, HB 742 ___..._.____________.____-..-..-.......____________.________.-_.........916, 923, 1023
Cosmetology, State Board of; additional inspector, SB 165 ___.__......_......._._...___.__..._-....._....497, 584, 641, 743, 872, 1346, 1449
Counties; court reporters' compensation, SB 180 __________________.____.___.--.._________.-715, 815 Counties; funds paid for private land forest fire
protection, HB 39 ....___.__._._____........__._____________-___._~._.___112, 116, 137, 308, 410, 850 Counties, Municipalities; hospital authorities, debts
incurred, HB 540 __._________.-..__..._..._..____....____________-_-___.__.___..__.____.........._.885, 888, 926 Counties, Municipalities; residual powers, SR 19 ---____--._--._......_------...-.--.133, 147 Counties; ordinaries' office hours, SB 184 .._.804, 894, 1027, 1122, 1204, 1387, 1450 Counties; spend bond proceeds within municipalities,
SB 192 ....__._________.___________._.__.___._...._._........... 919, 1020, 1027, 1124, 1204, 1388, 1450 Counties; State grants for public purposes,
HB 777 ______..___..____._..886, 894, 930, 1100, 1266, 1368, 1379, 1421, 1423, 1432, 1445 Counties; uniform standards for adults,
SB 89 ...____.._......_..._______________.-......-...._...__.170, 206, 513, 614, 707, 1420, 1421, 1448 County Boards of Health; employees' insurance plan by State
Personnel Board, HB 14 __.__............___....________-.....___.____lll, 116, 137, 409, 444, 626 Conuty Boards of Health; filling of membership
vacancies, SB 110 _._.___......___......___...._........_.... 256, 284, 436, 484, 568, 1445, 1449
County Contracts; require one security on bonds by contractor, SB 142 .___________.______.._..._____________________._._..............371, 405, 514, 616, 708, 1348, 1449
County Employees, Salaried; employees receive no fees, SB 150 ____.____.._._.._.__________.___..__...._._......_ 424, 460, 466, 516, 619, 1444, 1449
County Employees, Salaried; prohibit receiving of fees, SB 87 ___.....__!70, 205, 244
County Governments; purchase through State Supervisor of Purchases, HB 741 __.._.._______..__.____........_._._.._--___-..._.-.______________..__._______.__._887, 893, 929
County Officers; method of indictment for malpractice, HB 26 ___________.___.____.____________________._......._..__....____._..__.________.93, 96, 109, 110, 124, 370
County Officials; indictment for malfeasance, SB 28 ___-____._.._._.______..____94, 107, 161 County Tax Digests; equalization, SB 6 _._..___--._..-..... ._._..._.__... _ ......_... .--81, 89
County Tax Reevaluation; State Revenue Commissioner delay, SR 125 ...______1434 Court of Appeals; relating to criminal cases,
SB 72 _______.__.________....._......_._...._.__. ____........__. 142, 160, 176, 211, 213, 1207, 1448
Court of Appeals; judges emeritus, manner of service, SB 163 .................452, 506 Court of Appeals; judges emeritus, salaries,
SB 36 __.___...__.___.____...__________________________________ 95, 108, 514, 610, 707, 1411, 1423, 1448
Court of Ordinary; traffic violations, certain counties, HB 135 _.__._..168, 172, 207 Court Personnel; attend educational institutes, SB 79 ...._.....158, 174, 436, 484, 568 Court Reporters; compensation by counties, SB 180 ..........__.__..__.......___.__..____715, 815 Courts; create new system, certain counties, HR 167 ....... 450, 459, 512, 1098, 1330
Covington, City of; mayor and councilmen's qualifications, HB 287 ______........._...............__..__._ 234, 239, 263, 1030, 1105, 1210
Coweta County; certain officials' salaries, HB 278 __..._______.233, 238, 262, 289, 317 Crawford, City of; corporate limits, HB 458 ....__......._..__....__419, 429, 464, 466, 519 Crawford County; treasurer's salary, HB 670 ___.___.._....... ....795, 808, 897, 903, 936 Crawfordville, City of; create new charter, SB 95 _._..._.___...199, 221, 307, 345, 395 Credit Unions; provide for liquidation of, HB 198 ...._._._..._. 496, 498, 585, 590, 705 Credit Unions; regulate incorporation and renewal
charters, HB 196 ........ ....._._....__.._._._...-.-...-..__..._-......_.__._.496, 498, 585, 590, 705

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Crenshaw, Mr. James E.; compensate, HR 89 ------------495, 504, 590, 1025, 1137 Crime Prevention; indemnify private citizens
injured, SB 42 ......_._________________.104, 117, 591, 657, 756, 1350, 1400, 1448 Criminal Cases, Court of Appeals; assignment
requirements, SB 72 --------------------------142, 160, 176, 211, 213, 1207, 1448
Criminal Code Study Committee; create, HR 248----1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429
Criminal Records System, Central Computerized; committee to study feasibility, SR 110 ._.__--..._._._.__-----1014, 1092, 1099, 1188, 1204
Criminal Records System, Computerized; study committee, HR 269 ---------------------------__.___.-...._.1083, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430
Crisp County; board of education, election of members, HB 789 ,,--------------__.__----------------914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1119
Cycles, Motor-Driven; separate classification, SB 188 _...-...._._----------805, 894

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Dade County; commissioner's travel expense, HB 659 ........711, 718, 818, 821, 908 Dade County; expense allowance of clerical help for tax
commissioner, HB 661 _----......_______..--------------------711, 719, 818, 821, 909 Dade County Industrial Development Authority;
create, HR 146 .......__.___......------._...________..._......._146, 430, 465, 466, 534
Dade County; sheriff's compensation, HB 660 ........._--._......711, 718, 818, 821, 909 Dalton, City of; consolidate land lots, HB 340 __.-__......._.______297, 301, 341, 343, 386 Dalton, City of; mayor and councilmen's terms, HB 133 __.___168, 172, 207, 246, 268 Dalton, City of; voter registration, HB 388 ,,......._....._._.........325, 338, 380, 408, 440 Dasher, Town of; incorporate, HB 317 -...-_--._...-.........._.--.279, 283, 306, 307, 350 Davis, Jeff County; clerk of county commissioners,
HB 807 ---_.--......--_----........----_----..----------1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1355 Davis, Jefferson Memorial Highway;
designate, SR 79 ........._____._..........___.716, 816, 1029, 1123, 1204, 1388, 1400, 1450
Dawson County; ordinary's salary, SB 146 ....____.400, 431, 466, 515, 619, 798, 1449 Dawsonville, City of; grant new charter, HB 167 ......_.194, 201, 222, 246, 264, 330
Daylight Time; exempt Georgia from,
SB 8 --......81, 90, 150, 153, 156, 177, 182, 400, 564, 567, 610, 1082, 1119, 1210, 1254, 1388, 1407, 1448
Death Certificate; Health Department forward to county of residence, HB 396 _..--_....._...------...._..,,___.-....._-423, 427, 462, 934, 1073, 1349
Deeds, covenants bind grantee, HB 156 --..._..__,,......___------254, 259, 1351, 1426 Deeds, Mortgages; powers of sale, HB 6 __....--..............--........84, 88, 98, 109, 123
Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, Senate; function after adjournment, SR 89 --._.._--_._-.-..--._------_..--------919, 1025, 1220, 1437
DeKalb County; board of elections; create, HB 131 ___624, 628, 722, 1029, 1102 DeKalb County; board of education, State make grant for
Fernbank Science Center, SR 90 ___...--------..------919, 1024, 1099, 1146 DeKalb County; change method of selecting official organ, SR 85 _...... 1014, 1092 DeKalb County; commissioners' salaries, HB 755 __-1077, 1087, 1214, 1223, 1354 DeKalb County; control of alcoholic beverages within county, SR 86 ----1014, 1092 DeKalb County; coroner's salary, HB 398 ............--------710, 717, 817, 1030, 1110 DeKalb County; county officials' salaries, HB 114 ----1080, 1087, 1214, 1223, 1352 DeKalb County; establish local government study commission, SB 155 ____. 451, 505
DeKalb County; increase number of commissioners, HB 403 --------795, 807, 896 DeKalb County; licensing of wines and malt beverages in
unincorporated areas, SR 87 ..__..----...----........_------------------.-- 1014, 1092 DeKalb County; referendum for county manager, SB 156 ----------------451, 505 DeKalb County; referendum for selecting commissioners, SB 157 ------451, 505 DeKalb County; relating to police force costs, HR 29 ....__...----------.141, 146, 163

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DeKalb County; relating to political campaign posters,

SB 183 -____.._..._____.___-------..__-_..._____804, 894, 1098, 1101, 1204

DeKalb County; supplement zoning laws, HB 656 -..__...___711, 718, 818, 1224, 1245

Dentistry; conditional licenses for non-resident dentists,

SB 118 __.._____._.._._.------ .258, 285, 641, 742, 872, 1445, 1449

Dentistry; relating to repairing dentures, SB 196 _.______________,,__--..--.-------.---.1211

Department of Administration and Finance, State; committee

to study feasibility, SR 83 __.___..--......-.__..-.___.-..-....________-............_..._.___-___-887, 925

Department of Community Development; create, SB 69 _____-_..................133, 147

Department of Family and Children Services; reimburse Baldwin

County, HB 320 __.________._.__.___-...___..-..._________-.___-_._____.__.328, 334, 377, 467, 555

Department of Industry and Trade, State; create study committee, SR 39 __..,,.. 181

Department of Probation, State; director's salary,

SB 161 _____________________________________._.____452, 506, 592, 700, 742, 756, 1348, 1369, 1449

Department of Public Health, State; director's salary,

HB 70 --___._._._________- -,,--

128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 296, 352

Department of Public Health, State; fees charged for

records, SB 101 -._,,_.........._..._----._.__-----217, 242, 513, 615, 707, 1349, 1449

Department of Public Safety, State; director's salary,

HB 481 ._----_--____.___-___.__--.___.__.-___----_-_-_~885, 888, 926, 1027, 1166, 1442

Department of Public Safety, State; use radar for traffic safety,

certain counties, SB 193 _....._____....,,......_.._....-__.__.... 919, 1020, 1029, 1100, 1204

Disabled Veterans; automobile license tags,

SB 94 _---------_-----_.-----___------.----.199, 221, 590, 697, 707, 1207, 1448

Disabled Veterans; automobile license tags, SB 145 --__------------.----_--400, 431

Disabled Veterans; extend homestead exemption, SB 93 --------------....198, 220

Disabled Veterans; extend homestead exemption, certain veterans,

SR 35 -__..-__-_..-_.,,----------------_.

-199, 221

Disabled Veterans; relating to homestead exemption,

HB 801 .-_-----_..-----------------------_--__1010, 1016, 1027, 1093, 1265

Disabled Veterans; income tax deductions, SB 25 ----__----__----........93, 106, 161

Dismissal of Suits; extend time, HB 3 ------------------------84, 87, 98, 287, 321

Dispossessory Warrants; relating to property removed, SB 57 __.____.__.______115, 136

Divine Worship, Place of; unlawful to desecrate, HB 201 ....255, 259, 286, 468, 554

Divorce; petition information and pleading facts for

grounds, HB 148 ---__--.-...--._--__-..--------------496, 497, 584, 591, 703

Divorce Cases, Child Custody; right of choice for

14 year olds, HB 21 __-_-_--......_......------------------....370, 374, 408, 643, 744

Dixon, Mr. Larry; compensate, HR 116 ....--------------._...495, 504, 590, 1025, 1140

Dodd, Robert Lee (Bobby) ; commend, SR 23 .......--_------------.------130, 155, 299

Dodge County; commissioners' compensation, HB 237 ........215, 219, 243, 307, 348

Dodge County; ordinary's compensation, HB 234 ...-.___..._....215, 219, 243, 289, 312

Dodge County; sheriff and superior court clerk's

salaries, HB 236 --_____------__----.._--......----------.215, 219, 243, 289, 313

Dodge County; tax commissioner, office personnel's

salaries, HB 235 __...._.___....__,,--.__----......----------.215, 219, 243, 289, 313

Dooley, Vince; commend, SR 12 ___._____._..-..____........__..............................92, 99, 110, 129

Dooley, Vince, University of Georgia; commend, HR 56 .,,.---__.---.--_----.129, 131

Dooly County; commissioners' terms of office, HB 680 ----796, 809, 898, 903, 939

Dooly County; number of members of board of

education, HB 502 ____.....___......................___....___.____.__._______.....448, 457, 510, 513, 604

Dooly County; sheriff's salary, HB 262 ___............__.__....___..____232, 237, 261, 289, 315

Dougherty County; governing authority enter into agreements

with Albany, HB 450 _------_---.......---------.--------625, 629, 723, 729, 827

Douglas County; civil service system, HB 679 --------------796, 809, 898, 903, 938

Douglas County; civil service system, HR 17 .....___.__..__..__.... 112, 117, 138, 209, 533

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Driver Education, Motor Vehicles; define dual control, HB 199 _______ ________________^_______._.__._..__.______._.___________________.1081, 1087, 1214, 1222, 1369
Drivers' Licenses; allow operators to drive in revocation period, certain cases, HB 313 ...._._..._-__..---_--._.____702, 708, 727, 934, 1053, 1209
Drivers' Licenses; prohibit revocation without 15 days prior notice, HB 308 .___________.____._..........-....-._____.-.._____.-_.......-.......-._._._800, 806, 895
Drugs; regulate use, SB 46 ____________________ 113, 134, 409, 475, 568, 1208, 1248, 1448 Drunk Driving; penalty, SB 120 ._...._..._..-_..___-...____..._-____..__-....._...-._...--.._.._.._281, 304 Drunk Driving Laws; create committee to study, SR 92 _____.__920, 1025, 1220, 1437 Dublin, City of; increase maximum millage, HB 618 .....___..__621, 631, 724, 729, 828 Duncan, Honorable Charles G.; wish speedy recovery, SR 60 _________________________..395 Dyer, Ernest; compensate, HR 107 _._.___..-___________._____.____1081, 1091, 1217, 1219, 1398 Dykes, Herman Edward; compensate, HR 48 ...___1012, 1017, 1095, 1351, 1390, 1443 Dykes, Honorable James M.; regrets at passing, HR 210 _______,,...____-. .......576, 607
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East Point, City of; corporate limits, HB 226 .___.________..__________.__._______...215, 218, 242 East Point, City of; create local advisory board, HB 384 -___325, 338, 380, 512, 599 East Point, City of; election of city council, HB 101 ....___..... 167, 171, 206, 435, 471 East Point, City of; governing authority, HB 102 ___________-__..167, 171, 206, 435, 471 East Point, City of; relating to mayor, HB 413 .....__-.__..__--.420, 427, 462, 512, 599 East Point, City of; personnel board of appeals, HB 165 ___.194, 201, 222, 435, 472 Eavesdropping, Bugging Devices; regulate use,
HB 64 ___________.___._,,,,_____.._________________...____,,.__ _______.112, 117, 137, 728, 950, 1014, 1069 Education Association, Georgia; commend, SR 122 ___.....-.-.--.____-...._........._.__.......1434 Education, Compact for; Georgia be party to, SB 41 ._..____-......_--...._.... 104, 117
Education; funds for local units, minimum sum, HB 115 ____........____.-.____.___._..................________...._...-.._.______._._-_-328, 333, 376, 933, 1263
Education, Minimum Foundation Program; change local contribution, SB 48 .......__.__.___..__.___......._..______....................._._.___-..........H3, 135, 514
Education; State and local participation in costs, HB 116 .........______.__..__.................328, 333, 377, 933, 1195, 1253, 1254, 1431, 1440
Educational Matters Study Committee; create, SR 115 ._.._........._...1211, 1220, 1439 Elbert County Commission; fill chairmanship vacancy,
HB 96 ___.____.........._.....________.__.___....._..._____-................______-_._.....141, 145, 162, 246, 267 Election Board, State; election of Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Jr., SR 34 ....__.. 165, 177 Election Code; nomination petition candidates pay costs
incurred, SB 76 ....__.__.____.___.__...._.................__.__.....158, 174, 244, 273, 278, 294, 322 Election Code, Georgia; notice of candidacy by
incumbent, SB 181 _____....____._____._..__...._______..._._______._.______.804, 894, 1026, 1123, 1204 Election Code, Georgia; regulate municipal elections,
SB 151 ........___.___..._... ._.____._______......._.._.___-._._____.....__.___---.424, 460, 642, 953, 1074 Election of governing authorities; certain
counties, HB 27 _.........._.......__............___.__..-...__...._____.......__..621, 628, 722, 930, 1034
Election Laws Study Committee; create, SR 88 ..................._....__.....___.....-__.__. 919, 1024, 1099, 1124, 1204, 1444, 1446, 1450
Election Returns; Governor ______________---.._------_._--__..--.----.-.-----..___.._.____....._.............18 Election, Run Off; urge General Assembly call, JR 2 ......_.___.______----_-...._...._......_15 Elections, Bond; only freeholders may vote, SR 31 __......----...--..------.--..._159, 175 Elizabeth, Town of; corporate limits, HB 532 ___________. ... 449, 459, 511, 1098, 1225 Ellaville City Court; abolish, HB 467 _._...._.__.-._..____..........._.....420, 430, 464, 466, 521 Eminent Domain; redefine condemning body, HB 214 ___..._.368, 373, 407, 823, 1052 Employees' Retirement System, State; change creditable
service, HB 81 ............__..___.___......._....____-__........._....____-......-.......__.......-624, 628, 722 Employees' Retirement System, State; continuity of pension
credit, SB 39 ___...._..._.__.____.....-......___..._.____...-..____....____...-..._.---.....-...............96, 108 Employees' Retirement System, State; creditable service, SB 40 ..--...........96, 108

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Employees' Retirement System, State; credit for legislative service,

city court employees, SB 24 ___.___________.----.._____________------_________________93, 106

Employees' Retirement System, State; credit to the blind, HB 20 ....___ 713, 716, 816

Employees' Retirement System, State; legislators continue

membership, HB 68 _..___._.__._______----------.423, 431, 465, 931, 1048, 1076, 1252

Employees' Retirement System, State; primary occupation,

HB 82 _.._......_.__._____......--------------___.......----...___.800, 805, 895, 932, 1049, 1209

Employees' Retirement System, State; trial judges

and solicitors, SB 30 _.._....----_--------._......___..___----------94, 107, 409, 441, 488

Employment Security Agency Board of Appeals; create, SB 173 ._-.__....-....627, 720

Employment Security Agency; provide suitable offices for,

HB 423 .......... ._-_........-.-.-..-_-----------_--------.801, 807, 896, 1025, 1264

Engineers, Stationary, and Firemen; create examining

board, SB 139 ------------.....__..._....------------332, 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

Entertainment Events; regulate, SB 154 --------------------451, 505, 591, 699, 756

Environmental Science and Services Administration; welcome, SR 5 _--____...____--9

Eton, Town of; terms of mayor and aldermen, HB 128 ........157, 160, 175, 209, 228

Evans County; secretarial assistant for tax commissioner,

SB 147 ................_._.__----_--------------...-------- 400, 431, 466, 515, 619, 799, 1449

Everett, Mr. James R.; compensate, HR 39 ----------------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1130

Executor; disposition of income during administration

period, SB 59

_

-115, 136, 163, 209, 213, 1013, 1069, 1448

Executors; compensation upon dismissal, SB 55..--___--__..__..,,..._.......__._...114, 136

Executors; satisfy bequests and transfers, HB 54 ____________ 112, 116, 137, 643, 745

F

Fairburn, City of; salaries of mayor and council,

HB 79 ..__......_....-------__.--------------.--------------.167, 171, 206, 435, 471

Family and Children Services, State Department; assistance

to dependent children, HB 594 ... _ ,,

. ____764, 755, 820, 934, 1060

Family and Children Services; committee to study

department, HR 87 _-------------- . ___.__.----1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1427

Family and Children Services, State Department; reimburse

Baldwin County, HB 320 -.....-_...._.._..___________._____328, 334, 377, 467, 555

Fannin County; sheriff's salary, auto allowance for deputy,

HB 73 ------------------------------.--------__----------------------140, 144, 161, 209

Farmers Market Authority, Georgia; amount of bonds

issued, HB 587 ----------____.__._._________.._.___--___576, 581, 639, 932, 1060

Farmers Market Authority, Georgia; change name,

HB 350 --__-------------------------------___----329, 336, 379, 730, 986

Fayette County; commissioners, HB 187 --------____________196, 202, 224, 246, 271

Federal-Aid Highway Program; request speedy procedure, HR 140 --.--...255, 256

Finch, Mrs. Mattie C.; compensate, HR 72 _________________.917, 924, 1023, 1219, 1395

Fire Bombs; control, SB 45 -______._.._.......---- 105, 117, 163, 179, 182, 1346, 1448

Fire Commissioner, Georgia Safety; change authority,

HB 411 _------_------.___----_______________-_._____.______918, 925, 1024, 1028, 1198

Firemen; provide for settlement of employment disputes, SB 191 ___..______887, 925

Firemen, Stationary Engineers; create examining board,

SB 139 _----__.__--___----.--___----...------ .....332, 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee, Senate and House; composition,

SB 107 ._..----______........236, 260, 288, 351, 411, 418, 561, 619, 1346, 1447, 1449

Fishing, Commercial; prohibit on Sunday, HB 61 _._......._____--__...___754, 819, 932

Fishing Licenses, Temporary; for military personnel,

SB 77 .---------------_--------_.__________________----168, 174, 308, 353, 364

Fishing; taking of shrimp for bait, HB 343 ______....____...450, 454, 507, 591, 706

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Fitzgerald, City of; method of election of board of

education, HB 708 _____.__-_______-__________________.._886, 889, 927, 931, 1039

Fitzgerald, City of; revise charter, HB 415 ___________._____712, 717, 817, 821, 906

Flag, United States; abuse of, provide penalty,

HB 626 ____________________.__________________.__.____802, 808, 897, 1027, 1173

Flint Judicial Circuit; provide secretary for superior

court judge, HB 7144 ______________________.______885. 893, 930, 1030, 1115

Floyd County City Court; judge's compensation, HB 650 ....623, 634, 727, 730, 833

Floyd County; adopt uniform bookkeeping system,

HB 640

_,,,,,,___,,_,,,,,,,,,,,,,,._622, 633, 725, 730, 831

Floyd County; authorize easement, HR 115 -__----___----___327, 339, 381, 467, 556

Floyd County; commissioners' expense allowances,

HB 648 ____.________._______.________________.____.__________620, 634, 726, 730, 833

Floyd County; create merit system, HR 220 __._-_______-914, 923, 1023, 1351, 1415

Floyd County; merit system for employees,

HB 641 _____________________________________ 915, 921, 1020, 1098, 1229, 1347

Floyd County; pay cost of alcohol blood test,

HB 684 ____._________________________.____..____.__..__796, 809, 898, 903, 939

Floyd County; superior court, chief deputy clerk's

salary, HB 647 __.__________________.______________.623, 633, 726, 730, 832

Floyd County; tax commissioner, employees;

salaries, HB 649 __-____-____________.___._-____________620, 634, 726, 730, 833

Fogarty, Ed J., Jr.; express appreciation to, SR 131 _-_.___--_--_.__________--__ 1435

Football Team of University of Georgia and Coaches;

commend, HR 56 _-_________.___________._______.________________.____________..129, 131

Forest Fire Protection, Private Land; funds paid by

counties, HB 39 _____________________.._______________112, 116, 137, 308, 410, 850

Fortson, Honorable Ben W., Jr.; express appreciation, SR 108 ___________1006

Franklin County; abolish office of treasurer, HB 13 __.__________73, 83, 91, 119, 122

Fulton County-Atlanta Local Education Commission;

re-establish, HB 623 _____._____________-.._______622, 631, 724, 1098, 1244

Fulton County-Atlanta Recreation Authority; additional

members, HB 470 ____________________.__________._572, 579, 637, 821, 906

Fulton County; civil court judges' salaries,

SB 38 _________________________________95- 108, 512, 596, 707, 1349, 1448

Fulton County; commissioners' compensation,

SB 126 -________________________300, 340, 1098, 1101, 1204, 1367, 1372, 1449

Fulton County; committee to study judicial institutions, SR 135 ____--_.____1440

Fulton County Criminal Court; method of

appeal, HR 67 ._.__________________.______._._____712, 719, 819, 1098, 1327

Fulton County; defense of indigents, HB 219 _________-255, 259, 286, 1098, 1244

Fulton County; employees' pension, SB 32 _________--_.__________________________..94, 107

Fulton County; employees' pensions, amend,

SB 22 ____.______________87, 98, 161, 912, 931, 1034, 1074, 1349, 1371, 1448

Fulton County; employee pensions,

refunds, SB 20 _______________________87, 97, 912, 931, 1031, 1074, 1346, 1448

Fulton County; indemnify tax Commissioner on uncertified

checks for auto tags, SR 53 _____________________._._333, 376, 435, 523, 619

Fulton County; issue bonds without referendum under

certain conditions, SR 71 -_________-._____577, 635, 821, 960, 1007, 1348, 1450

Fulton County; justice of the peace emeritus,

create office, HB 77 ___________.________________-__167) 171, 206, 1351, 1362

Fulton County; juvenile court judges' salary,

HB 497 _____._________.____.____________________448, 457, 510, 1030, 1111, 1210

Fulton County; master electricians, examination,

SB 138 _______________________________332. 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

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Fulton County; park maintenance in unincorporated areas, SB 172 __________,,__. 627, 720, 821, 904, 1007, 1079, 1205
Fulton County Planning Commission; eliminate certain exceptions, SB 190 _____--___-_-_---_______._,,__.-_-___-___-___-__--_--------_-----_____..._.887, 925
Fulton County; plumbers and steamfitters, examinations, SB 137 ------________--------------.332, 375, 435, 469, 569, 798, 1448
Fulton County; provide for a board of elections, HB 511 ___.___....._._.._-_-_-----___--_._-.__--_-______-__--449, 458, 511, 1098, 1241, 1345
Fulton County; regulate traffic in unincorporated areas, SR 52 _..________.---_--_-_--..---_-_-__-----.333, 376, 435, 521, 619, 916, 1450
Fulton County; teachers' retirement, increase benefits, SB 21 ...--__________________87, 98 Funeral Service, Georgia State Board; member attendance,
HB 793 __._-__------_._---__.-_----1083, 1085, 1212, 1222, 1377

G
Gabrels, Mr. C. E., Jr.; compensate, HR 46 .____________.____,, 802, 812, 900, 1025, 1132 Gainesville, City of; provide for run-off election,
HB 457 ____________________..._.----------____.__------_.------_---__419, 428, 463, 466, 519 Gambling Tax Stamp, Federal; amend law, SB 134 ___________ 331, 375, 437, 486, 569 Game and Fish; taking of shrimp for bait, HB 343 --___.__.--..450, 454, 507, 591, 706 Garnishments; default judgment, failure to answer, SB 160 __------___.--452, 506 General Assembly; adjournment until February 13, 1967, HR 53 .__...__..126, 127 General Assembly; adjournment, SR 133 ...._______________________--____._______.__________1450 General Assembly; adjournment sine die, HR 360 __--______-_--__________...1431 General Assembly; call run off elections, JR 2 ____,,----------------________________15 General Assembly; change provisions for meetings, SR 49 --____-_-_-___________282, 305 General Assembly; committee on inauguration arrangements, HR 12 .------31, 32 General Assembly; four-year term for members, SR 48 ___________________________282, 305 General Assembly; four-year term for members,
HR 132 __________________.___-______-__-__-__--._________________._________.___-915, 923, 1022, 1027, 1168 General Assembly; members' per diem and allowances,
HB 231 ----__------.___--_----------------------_--___369, 373, 407, 1027, 1155, 1343 General Assembly; provide expense allowance for members,
SB 11 __,,___________________________________-_-_--__-_.82, 90, 149, 155 General Assembly; provide for apportionment, SR 18 ____________..._____133, 147 "General"; request return of the locomotive to Georgia,
HR 124 _------.----____-397, 405, 435, 467, 556, 626, 953, 1264, 1299, 1303, 1446 George, Walter F. Dam; designate reservoir created, HR 40 ,,,,________112, 113, 216 Georgia Art Commission; increase membership,
HB 792 _..___--_---_--_--_______________.________1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1410 Georgia Authors' Week; designate, HR 85 ________________________________________________254, 256 Georgia Building Authority (Hospital); create,
HB 347 _____________________________________________________.__._-.329, 335, 378, 730, 985 Georgia Building Authority (Hospital); membership,
HB 348 ______________________________________________________________________329, 336, 378, 730, 985 Georgia Building Authority (Markets); create,
HB 350 ______________ ___________________________________.___________329, 336, 379, 730, 986 Georgia Building Authority (Penal); create,
HB 349 ____.__._______-_____.---_-_-____.________.._.._.______.________329, 336, 379, 730, 986 Georgia Building Authority; Ports Authority use certain
services, HB 355 ________________.__________________________.___..__329, 337, 379, 731, 987 Georgia College Council; create, SB 5 _____________________.81, 89, 469, 1067 Georgia Commission for Development of Chattahoochee River
Basin; create, HB 767 ._.____-_____________.._..1082, 1086, 1214, 1220, 1410 Georgia Education Association; commend, SR 122 .--_------._.._.__.________1434

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Georgia Education Authority (Schools) ; create, HB 352 --._----,,--.-_------._--_----___,,-----------329, 336, 379, 731, 987
Georgia Education Authority (University) ; create, HB 351 --_.._..._...--------------_-----------------------329, 336, 379, 731, 986
Georgia Election Code; regulate municipal elections, SB 151 -...-.--_-----.-..,,--------.----------------------424, 460, 642, 953, 1074
Georgia Farmers Market Authority; amount of bonds issued, HB 587 _._..__.___.._...._..__ -------------- -----------------------576, 581, 639, 932, 1060
Georgia Farmers Market Authority; change name, HB 350 ----------,,------_----------------------------329, 336, 379, 730, 986
Georgia Government Documents Act; create, SB 17 ----------86, 97, 244, 272, 275 Georgia Health Code; allow municipal judges to order
hospitalization, SB 195 -------.--------------------.-------------------1211 Georgia Health Code; amend relative to hospital construction
taxes, SB 169 _..--....-..----....---- 577, 635, 934, 1047, 1074, 1345, 1393, 1449 Georgia Health Code; change appellate procedure,
SB 100 ------.------._._..._..__------------------------------217, 242, 513, 615, 707 Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change interest
on loans, HB 256 . .....----------------.___._.._--------------398, 402, 432, 1055, 1200 Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation;
define "college", HB 531 ..---__--------------.----714, 717, 817, 932, 1057 Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation;
State funds, HB 255 -------------- ..--,,----------------------------.397, 401, 432 Georgia Highway Authority; merge Rural Roads Authority with State
Highway Authority, HB 448 _---------------------------575, 579, 637, 731, 997 Georgia Housing Administration; committee to study feasibility,
HR 243 ,,. -----------,,-------------------------------1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1428 Georgia Institute of Technology; express appreciation to
officials, HR 97---------------..---..-------------.-----.------.--------157, 164 Georgia Insurance Code; Higher Education Assistance Corporation
guarantee insurers loans, HB 254 ------------------.422, 426, 461, 902, 1175 Georgia Insurance Code; relating to contents of policies, SB 117 __--------258, 285 Georgia Legislative Retirement System; establish,
HB 84 .... ...----_----------------450, 454, 507, 932, 1203, 1210, 1247, 1302, 1321 Georgia Liming Act; amend, additional
definitions, HB 249 ___.----------..--.___------------------753, 755, 820, 822, 1000 Georgia Milk Commission; exempt milk for schools, SR 99 --_--_----------1005 Georgia Milk Commission; prohibit setting retail milk prices, SB 135 ----332, 375 Georgia Motorboat Numbering Act; rules and regulations,
HR 180 .--------------------------------------------1081, 1091, 1218, 1220, 1373 Georgia Police Academy Board; abolish, HB 402 ----------------------423, 427, 462 Georgia Prison Industries Act; allow compensation to certain
inmates, HB 743 _._.--_-.--_-------------------------------------- 916, 923, 1023 Georgia Recreation Commission; members reimbursed for
expenses, HB 386 __..__----_.------------------------801, 806, 896, 1028, 1153, 1347
Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner; change authority, HB 411 ------------...--------------------------------.918, 925, 1024, 1028, 1198
Georgia State Board of Funeral Service; member attendance, HB 793 ............ ..--------__......------.-----1083, 1085, 1212, 1222, 1377
Georgia State Scholarship Commission; enter contracts with federal government, HB 530 __.._-------------------------714, 717, 817, 932, 1057
Gibson, Town of; terms of mayor and council, HB 800 __--._-_-..._.-.---__-._--_--__------------1010, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1228
Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority; create, HR 148 ----------------------------------421, 430, 465, 466, 539
Gilmer County; ordinary's salary, HB 823 .------------1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1359

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Gilmer County; sheriff's expense allowance,

HB 819 -----------------.---------------- ------...1080, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1358

Glennville, City of; provide hours for voting, HB 600 ------573, 582, 639, 643, 738

Glover, Mr. Phillip T. and M. T. Glover;

compensate, HR 80 ___________________________________ ....--1012, 1017, 1095, 1219, 1424

Glynn County; five-member board of commissioners,

HB 200 .......-._..__.__....._.--....-._...-_.----,,----__--..----------196, 203, 224, 307, 347

Glynn County; sheriff's office, salary of personnel,

HB 726 ____________________________.-------------------------882, 891, 928, 931, 1042

Gordon County; district for fire protection service,

HB 489 _...._.___ ______________________________________________.-----------447, 456, 509, 513, 602

Government Documents Act, Georgia;

create, SB 17 _____________________ ____... _____________ __________________________86, 97, 244, 272, 275

Governor; certification of election by General Assembly ____________________........._.27

Governor; change compensation,

HB 731 ______________________ ___--____796, 815, 902, 1027, 1157, 1253, 1313, 1367

Governor; confer with Senate on appointments, SR 50 ----...------301, 1220, 1436

Governor: General Assembly declare Lester G. Maddox, JR 3 ----------------28

Governor Lester G. Maddox; election of ___.___..--------------------.18

Governor's Mansion; State Properties Control Commission to cancel

lease where located, HR 267 _...................._--------------------.1083, 1085, 1213

Governor's Office; provide local affairs office within, SB 43 ___________________104, 117

Grade Crossings; automatic signal devices,

HB 203 ...--._.....-.._..............----...----------------.422, 425, 461, 731, 1051, 1208

Grand Jurors; change minimum number, HB 125 ----------169, 172, 207, 643, 746

Grants; defray cost of property evaluation, certain

counties, HB 279 _____..._........_........... ____________________ 624, 629, 722, 1055, 1200

Grants, Federal; urge Congress to call Constitutional Convention,

HR 120 .....

....._....... 713, 719, 819, 1027, 1205, 1219, 1341, 1344, 1412, 1444

Grants to Counties; public purposes,

HB 777 ______ 886, 894, 930, 1100, 1266, 1368, 1379, 1421, 1423, 1432, 1445

Grants to Municipalities; provide for, SB 23 _____ 93, 106, 176, 248, 253, 918, 1448

Grants to Municipalities; public purposes, HB 787 ------------------. ------..- 918, 925, 1024, 1025, 1202, 1206, 1324, 1443

Great Southwest Atlanta Corporation; commend, SR 62 ._..___. _.._______.488, 569, 1348

Greensboro, City of; mayor and aldermen's salaries, HB 716 ------..-- .----.----------------------___._....------.883, 889, 927, 1030, 1114

Greenville, City of; create new charter, SB 7 ............... _____.._.._..._ __________________________ ...81, 89, 148, 150, 155, 165, 255, 275

Greenway, Eddie Mae; compensate, HR 169 ----------------803, 814, 902, 1025, 1143

Grinsted, Walker; compensate, HR 18 _____ ........_._.._.._ _ 495, 504, 589, 1025, 1127

Grogan, Honorable Lee R.; commend, SR 41 ----------------------___--.----------213

Guardian; provide legal counsel forward, SB 53 .............__.._.-- ..----..._..----__--------._._114, 135, 176, 211, 213, 1444, 1448

Guardians; dispense with for minors and incompetents, certain cases, SB 61 .. ._._.__.___ _____________ ______._. _132, 146, 287, 317, 364, 1349, 1382, 1448

Gwinnett County; civil and criminal court, change jurisdiction, HB 465 ----------__.__----------------.--------.420, 429, 464, 642, 733

Gwinnett County; create new board of commissioners, HB 404 -.------------------------.._--_----------_914, 920, 1020, 1224, 1362, 1420

Gwinnett County; establish law library, HB 464 -------------------_--__..----------.494, 499, 585, 1097, 1256, 1442

Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; provide court reporter and secretary, HB 466 ._______.-________--______________________________ 421, 429, 464, 821, 906

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Habeas Corpus; procedure for persons under court sentence, SB 171 --._--------. --------........._.------. 577, 635, 728, 943, 1006, 1444, 1449
Habersham County; convey certain property, HR 262 __------_--_.__.___.--.___---------------------1080, 1092, 1218, 1219, 1373
Hall County; civil service system for employees, HB 637 _-...............__.._._.____.._____________------_..__------------..622, 632, 725, 730, 831
Hall County; create civil service system, HR 196 .--.---713, 720, 819, 821, 976 Hall, Mr. Leslie; compensate, HR 158 _...-........... -------- -803, 813, 901, 1025, 1141
Hamilton, City of; mayor and councilmen's salaries, HB 141 ..------ ----__._....----..------_----.._._-___..._..._.----..168, 172, 207, 246, 269
Hamilton, Honorable George B.; express appreciation, SR 104 ..__..---- ..---- _... 1006 Harris County; ordinary, salary of clerical help,
HB 569 ._____.______-.__..__.--.--__----__. .....---.493, 503, 588, 593, 652, 803 Harris County; sheriff's salary, HB 143 ..........--------.......168, 173, 208, 246, 269 Harris County; superior court clerk, salary of
clerical help, HB 571 .__....._----------..._--.----------494, 503, 589, 593, 654, 803 Harris County; tax commissioner, salary of clerical
help, HB 570 -------..--.._._.__-------..-....___.----------494, 503, 589, 593, 653 Harrison, Mrs. Geneva J.; compensate, HR 144 ._...___.--1012, 1017, 1096, 1100, 1325 Hawkinsville, City of; codification of
ordinances, HB 629 _------.--.._........_...----._......_.------622, 632, 725, 730, 829 Hawkinsville, City of; commissioners' salaries,
HB 628 _-_____.__...--------------------.....--------_........---- 622, 631, 724, 730, 829 Hawkinsville-Pulaski County; merge school
systems, HB 725 _.----------__.___-------------- --------.886, 891, 928, 931, 1042
Health Boards, Counties; filling of membership vacancies, SB 110 ----------____------------._..._----._.._--.. 256, 284, 436, 484, 568, 1445, 1449
Health Code, Georgia; allow municipal judges to order hospitalization, SB 195 ____.__...._....._--__.__.._......__..--___--.___..-..--..__.._......--........1211
Health Code, Georgia; amend relative to hospital construction taxes, SB 169 __.___------.577, 635, 934, 1047, 1074, 1345, 1393, 1449
Health Code, Georgia; change appellate procedure, SB 100 _...------_...------.........__------------..------------------.217, 242, 513, 615, 707
Hearn, Honorable George J.; commend, HR 16 ______--......--------.___.--....----.47
Henderson, Honorable J. H., Sr.; express regrets at passing, SR 82 ....----.........__------._---------._--........-.--.----....-.-..........._......--1004
Henry County; commissioner's expense allowances, HB 668 ----------------.....--..-_._-----------....--------_712, 719, 819, 821, 910
Henry County; convey certain land, HR 218 __--------..918, 925, 1024, 1027, 1171 Henry County Development Authority; implement,
HB C67 _..--_----------_-------------------....__--..----712, 719, 819, 821, 910 Henry County Water Authority; change membership,
HB G65 ----------.--------....-......--..--.. -- ------712, 719, 818, 821, 909 Hensley, Senator Sam P.; congratulate, SR 105 ._.... .__.._._..... .........------.. 1006
Higher Education Assistance Corporation, Georgia; change
interest on loans, HB 256 . ---- .._..--........... 398, 402, 432, 1055, 1200 Higher Education Assistance Corporation, Georgia, define "college",
HB 531 --...--_--..-------.._.------------------------714, 717, 817, 932, 1057 Higher Education Assistance Corporation; guarantee insurers loans,
HB 254 __..... ------..-------_..------------.--------422, 426, 461, 902, 1175
Higher Education Assistance Corporation, Georgia; State funds, HB 255 ___.._.__-__-._.___.----------.--------------------.--....397, 401, 432
Highway Authority, Georgia; merge with Rural Roads Authority, HB 448 _.------------..------------------------575, 579, 637, 731, 997

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Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967; create, SB 85 ________.__.________._______.-........._..--169, 205, 264, 292, 322, 1207, 1448
Highway Board, State; change procedure, certain expenditures, SB 167 ___.__.._.-____.._.__.._____..--.--------___._._._-.--------_-___--- 497, 584
Highway Board, State; relating to lease rentals and contracts, HB 445 ____._.._...____....________________---__._....___423, 428, 463, 822, 1056
Highway Department, State; director's qualifications, SR 30 .............--------.- -- -___. ....--159, 175, 245
Highway Department, State; director's salary,
HB 614 ._...__._._.--------.._--......_........------....--1013, 1017, 1094, 1100, 1303 Highway Department, State; purchase passenger-carrying
trucks, HB 437 ----------------------------_.____--713, 717, 817, 822, 1056 Highway Department, State; relating to federal
grants, HB 473 --___.._.----...__..-............-----..._._._._.625, 629, 723, 822, 1070 Highway Department, State; rights-of-way, federal
parkway construction, HB 309 --___....._------____..----.422, 426, 462, 822, 1000 Highway, Jefferson Davis Memorial; designate,
SR 79 ............--..----------716, 816, 1029, 1123, 1204, 1388, 1400, 1450 Highways; regulating traffic and right-side driving,
HR 140 ------_------__._-....--. __._.... __............ ----__--..._._....._-....._------255, 256 Highway Program, Federal-Aid; request speedy procedure,
SB 103 _____ ..----......--------..--------.218, 242, 245, 290, 322, 1208, 1248, 1449 Hiram, Town of; recorder's court, HB 390 _____----326, 338, 380, 435, 473 History of Negro Race; include in school curriculum, SB 141 ....__-________371, 405 History of Negro Race; include in school curriculum, SR 137 ----_____----1435 Hogan, E. E.; conveyance of certain property,
SR 70 ------------.----------------.......454, 507, 642, 743, 872, 1348, 1450 Hogansville, City of; set maximum fine, HB 263____________._232, 237, 261, 289, 315 Hohenstein, Honorable John B., express appreciation to,
SR 131 --.........___------._------------..__------------------._-.__._.1435 Holidays; time of performing required acts,
HB 109 __.._..._._..._...__.---_._._----_----------..--------142, 145, 163, 641, 746 Home Solicitation and Installment Sales;
regulate, HB 224 --___._------------------------574, 578, 636, 1055, 1176, 1301 Homestead Exemption; extend provisions to certain disabled
veterans, SB 93 ______________________________________________________________________________----198, 220 Homestead Exemption; for certain disabled veterans,
HB 801 -..__--------....-..-----------.--...-lOlO, 1016, 1027, 1093, 1265 Honesty Code; State employees and officials,
SB 74 --------_----___._____..........--._......_...----..____--___143, 161, 823, 987, 1006 Hospital Authorities; compensation of
members, SB 3 ...._...........---._........------.....----------------80, 89, 109, 122, 138 Hospital Authority Act, State; change name,
HB 347 ------......__._.--------_.________._----_..._._.._._.__._._._.__----329, 335, 378, 730, 985 Hospital Authority, State; increase amount of bonds
issued, HB 345 ___._......______._________________._______._________. ..328, 335, 378, 730, 984, 1347 House of Representatives, State; clerk's
salary, HB 232 _...___.._____________,,.__________.____._..__.._____. 800, 805, 895, 1027, 1197, 1347 House of Representatives, State; reapportionment,
HB 328 _--------------________--------__,,_______----------------299, 304, 342, 513, 688 House Ways and Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee;
joint meetings, HB 66 ______________________________________ _....1010, 1015, 1027, 1093, 1262
Housing Administration, Georgia; committee to study feasibilty of, HR 243 _......_.........................._____._..._ 1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1428
Houston County Board of Education; appoint school superintendent, HB 738 -._-----_--_._._.-_---------____----883, 892, 929, 931, 1043

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Houston County; board of education, method of electing members, HB 739 -_-______________._____________________..____._...______.883, 892, 929, 931, 1044
Hunting Licenses, Temporary; for military personnel, SB 77 ______________-.____._,,_--_____..__......__ ..._...._._______.158, 174, 308, 353, 364
Hunting, Night; regulation of and property condemnation, HB 595 -,,--.---.,,__,,..___.___.__.- .753, 755, 820
Hysmith, Mr. William P.; compensate, HR 90 ...._._.........495, 504, 590, 1025, 1137

I

Inauguration; General Assembly committee on arrangements,

HR 12 ....____.__._.,,..........,,......_..........,,,,......_____................,,,,__...__.___................_. 31, 32

Inauguration of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, HR 11 __.._,,.___._,,._,,..31, 33

Inciting to Riot; define the offense, HB 247 .____._.__________...___.330, 339, 381, 468, 555

Income Tax; monthly withholding tax, HB 342 __._._.._-___703, 708, 727, 1055, 1200

Income Tax, State; deductions for certain disabled

veterans, SB 25 ............_....,,..,,...____.___.___.._____._.........--___.__.__..___.....__ 93, 106, 161

Indigents; defense of, certain counties, HB 219 ___.._......255, 259, 286, 1098, 1244

Indigents; provide public defender, SB 128 ....-...-_....._.__.._______.....301, 340, 728, 918

Industry and Trade, State Department of; create study

committee, SR 39 ...__....,___._......__..._._.__........_......._....___..._........._... 181

Installment and Home Solicitation Sales;

regulate, HB 224

.___.._

574, 578, 636, 1055, 1176, 1301

Institute for Legislators; express appreciation,

HR 98 ____-..._..........__....______________-.-.-.............___.___._...._.-....._. ....._.._..___._........__157, 164

Institutions and Mental Health Study Committee;

create, SR 114 .....,,............__....__._.__.____....__.....______._.......__...............1211, 1220, 1438

Insurance; provide procedure for regulating rates,

HB 295 ______________.....__.........___.._...................................398, 402, 432, 730, 996, 1071

Insurance; relating to cancellation of policies, SB 149 ...... 424, 460

Insurance Code; Higher Education Assistance Corporation

guarantee insurers loans, HB 254 ........_...._...______.__.____422, 426, 461, 902, 1175

Insurance Code; relating to contents of policies, SB 117 ... .,__....-- 258, 285

Insurance Commissioner; issue special adjuster's

license, HB 482 _...___..........__..___._-...............-..-_._._.___.....625, 630, 723, 1055, 1199

Insurance Companies, Life; license fee for each business

location, HB 499 -____-......_____..._____________.__________________.___.625, 630, 723, 1222, 1265

Insurance Policies; automobile liability, provide procedure for

cancellation, HB 617 ._-... .__ _...753, 754, 820, 1222, 1335, 1442

Insurers, Foreign; additional deposits required,

HB 176 ______..-.-...__________.--.....-..-._____________.___._...-.1083, 1085, 1212, 1222, 1370

Intangible Personal Property; tax certain

classes, HB 67 -.._..___-_.._..........._..______-_......-........._.-_..-.___..._.....__..368, 372, 406

Intangible Tax; exempt taxpayers if liability is less

than $5, SR 69 __...__.._...............___.______..___.._..........______._.._._....._.-_...__....._._...__454, 507

Internal Revenue Service, U. S.; registration of liens,

SB 168 _.__._. ... _....__.__......... ....__..._-576, 635, 933, 1045, 1074, 1348, 1379, 1449

Interns, Medical; remove licensing requirements,

HB 127 .,,.__...--_---._.-.

--,,-

254, 258, 286, 409, 445

Interstate Compact on Juveniles; Georgia be

party to, HB 311 _----_------_----------------------------369, 374, 407, 824, 1001

Interstate Compact on Mental Health; Georgia be

party to, SB 12 ___.___...-..-..-_..________.__.-__.........__....-.___.____.........__......._..___.....82, 90, 823

Intestate decedent; provide for payment of assets less

than $1,000, SB 63 ...

_.._--------.__----.-._.------_.._.----.------.132, 146

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J

Jackson County; abolish fee system, SB 198 -.------------------------------1344

Jackson, Ernest; compensate, HR 19 --------------------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1127

Jeff Davis County; clerk of county commissioners,

HB 807 -----------------------------------------1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1355

Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; designate,

SR 79 --------------------...716, 816, 1029, 1123, 1204, 1388, 1400, 1450

Jenkins County; easement and transfer of certain property,

HR 138 --------. _._.....------.----._.------.........--327, 339, 381, 590, 707, 748

Jewelry, School; committee to study price fixing, SR 65 -------- ..--------.453, 506

Johnson County; ordinary's salary, HB 773 ----------.914, 922, 1021, 1030, 1118

Johnson, Senator Leroy R.; commend, SR 78 ----_----_._----. ---- ._----.----_--824

Johnson, Senator Leroy R.; remarks --.--------_------____----------_------------------21

Joint Session; canvass election returns, HR 5 ----------.....--------.._....-- --. 11, 12, 13

Joint Session; canvass votes, JR 1 --------..----------._._._.....-- .. -- .--_..--.--.14

Joint Session; inauguration of Governor and Lieutenant

Governor, HR 11 .........

........ 31, 33

Joint Session; message from the Governor ------_------_--------------------------47

Joint Session; hear addresses by Governor Lurleen Wallace and

Honorable George Wallace, HR 105 --------------_.--------.167, 164, 231

Jones County; chief deputy sheriff's salary,

HB 558 _______ ---------- --------------------------------------493, 501, 588, 593, 650

Jones, Larry Paul; compensate, HR 47 ------------------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1132

Judges, Court Personnel; attend educational institutes,

SB 79 ----------------------------------------------- 158, 174, 436, 484, 568

Judges Emeritus, Appellate Court; salary,

SB 36 --------------------------- 95, 108, 514, 610, 707, 1411, 1423, 1448

Judges Emeritus, Superior Court; credit for military

service, HB 69 ........-.......__...__._..----_.._.___._------_._____--------_.---- 713, 716, 816

Judges Emeritus, Superior Court; serve in any judicial

circuit, SB 113 ---------- ---- .------.257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1350, 137S, 1449

Judges Emeritus, Supreme Court; manner of service,

SB 163 _----__--.-_---_-------_----------_-----...--..-..----.452, 506

Judges, Superior Courts; raise court reporters' salaries,

HB 496 ----------------..--_---..-_.--.__--496, 499, 585, 593, 647

Judges, Trial; create retirement fund for, SB 30 ..... ........94, 107, 409, 441, 488

Junk and Metal Dealers; require register of copper wire

purchases, HB 306 --------------------------.. ..----422, 426, 462, 728, 979, 1302

Junk Yards; regulate along highways, HB 475 .........625, 630, 723, 822, 1070, 1146

Jurors, Grand; change minimum number, HB 125 .----.--..169, 172, 207, 643, 746

Jurors, Grand and Traverse; selection of and exemption

from duty, SB 194 ..------.-._...._----------------......----............. ..........1084, 1213

Jurors, Petit, Superior Court; serve in other

courts, HB 55 ------.----------.------.------.--................112, 116, 137, 643, 745

Jurors, Traverse and Grand; method of choosing,

HB 307 ---------- ..........----------... -------- .----..369, 373, 407, 1026, 1257, 1343

Jury Duty; exempt certain persons,

SB 148 --------... ... .........------------.424, 460, 591, 698, 756, 1367, 1405, 1449

Justices Emeritus, Supreme Court;

salary, SB 36 .............. ...------.. _._._-. 95, 108, 514, 610, 707, 1411, 1423, 1448

Justices of the Peace; change fees, HB 322 ....---- 801, 806, 895, 1225, 1255, 1347

Juvenile Court Law Study Committee;

create, HR 190 .------------ ---------------------- 1013, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1428

Juveniles, Interstate Compact on; Georgia be party to,

HB 311 -.---- ...----......._.......... ----........_........----...369, 374, 407, 824, 1001

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K
Kendall Company; compensate, HR 74 _____..._________.. ..._.__495, 504, 589, 1025, 1133 Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits, HB 323 ........ ___.___._...279, 283, 306, 307, 351 Kerosene; licensing, exempt certain persons, SB 159 ,,..-__.........--......_--.___452, 505 Kiepper, Honorable Alan F.; commend, SR 80 ___..__._._..__.........___._.824, 1007, 1072 Knight, Mrs. Marjorie K.; compensate, HR 147 .........917, 924, 1024, 1100, 1326

Labor Department, State; provide offices for Employment Security Agency, HB 423 ...._.__._........_..........._.............801, 807, 896, 1025, 1264
LaGrange, City of; corporate limits, HB 243 ..__.___.___.__..___.216, 220, 244, 289, 314 LaGrange, City of; corporate limits, HB 242 ......................216, 220, 244, 289, 314 Lake City, City of; mayor and councilmen's salaries,
HB 177 _.-.__...___.....195, 201, 223, 343, 383 Landlord's Title; tenant may not dispute, HB 273 ....... 575, 578, 636, 1097, 1263 Land, Sale of; administrator at private sale, SB 56 _.._...... _.__,,-....--......115, 136 Lanier County; county attorney's salary, HB 677 ............796, 809, 897, 903, 938 Lanier County Small Claims Court; create,
HB 723 -._._.__.__.._.______._-..............._..-_....-....---.___._...._._..884, 890, 928, 931, 1041 Laurens County; improve operation of courts,
HB 310 ............._.________._________._._......._____-___-_-.... __..__..__..........279, 282, 305, 343, 385 Laurens County; ordinary selects polling places, certain cases,
HB 205 ...-.-..._._._..___._______.____.......______..__.-._-......__.._.____..496, 498, 585, 1097, 1263 Law Department, State; reimbursed by State agencies for
expenses, HB 584 _.__....____.__..__.........___.___.__..............._..___ 576, 581, 638, 933, 1059
Law Enforcement Officers; assistance to children in case of disability or death, SR 77 ___._..........____...._..............._....._....__._._.._.......... 628, 721
Law Enforcement Officers; obtain name and address of arrested persons, HB 441 ____..__.___.__.............___.___.___.._._423, 427, 463, 1351, 1425
Law Enforcement Officers; witness fees, certain counties, HB 374 ______________._.._____.____.__._._.________.._.._.._....__-_-..... 1011, 1019, 1094, 1223, 1353
Law Libraries; establish, certain counties, HB 175 ....___.______.._........._....._.____._._.._._...._...........__.... .. .... 195, 201, 223, 593, 646
Law Practice Applicants; education requirements, HB 47 .....____._._....._..._........._...__._.__........___._...........____._._..._ 104, 106, 118, 287, 323
Law Students, Third-Year; render services to indigents, SB 16 __.............___._....__.._............._.._...._..........86, 97, 226, 249, 253, 1348, 1448
Leary, City of; mayor and councilmen's terms, HB 577 ........... ....._..............._......_.__..... .. ...... .... .572, 580, 638, 642, 736
Ledbetter Interchange, A. W.; designate, HR 14 ... . . 623, 634, 727, 1029, 1171 Lee, Senator Robert E., Jr.; member of
Real Properties Commission, SR 128 ..... ......._.__......._... ...... . .............. 1431, 1434 Legal Holidays; time of performing required acts,
HB 109 __.___-.........___._.__.-..................____._..............__..__..___... 142, 145, 163, 641, 746 Legal Services, Indigent Persons; third-year law students
render, SB 16 ...._...___________..... l.........__....._..........86, 97, 226, 249, 253, 1348, 1448
Legislation; fiscal explanation of expenditures, SB 1 ___.__________........._-____.___._...........-.____.___-___.80, 89, 176, 246, 253, 1367, 1405, 1448
Legislative Branch, State; audit of funds expended, SB 88 ___...__._..__.......__._._....__._............_......................._._..._......_... 170, 205
Legislative Counsel; express Senate appreciation, SR 96 . -- .-,,.......-..._...._. 1005 Legislative Department of Criminal Investigation,
State; create, SB 179 ,,.____............._.._____.._._........._........ 627, 710, 721, 904, 978

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Legislative Retirement System, Georgia;

establish, HB 84 _.___..__._..______._450, 454, 507, 932, 1203, 1210, 1247, 1302, 1321

Legislators, Institute for; express appreciation, HR 98 ...--_.___._.____..___-157, 164

Liability Insurance; motor vehicles, coverage,

HB 267 ..____._________.___._.____.......________..-...._.____......._._-.422, 426, 461, 749, 934, 1052

Liaison Office, State in Washington, D. C.; create

study committee, SR 27 ____..._....____________143, 1028, 1122, 1204, 1445, 1446, 1450

Liens on Labor and Material; must state amount

due, HB 24 ___._..........__..______.._._..__......._..__-. 92, 96, 109, 110, 124

Liens, U. S. Internal Revenue Code; registration,

SB 168 ....__....._______.--....-......._____.....-576, 635, 933, 1045, 1074, 1348, 1379, 1449

Lieutenant Governor and Constitutional Officers; canvass

election returns, JR 4 _____...__.._..___._._._ _..____.___.....--.-..-- .29

Lieutenant Governor and Constitutional Officers; certification

of election _..,,_______..____.______..._._. ._...___.___._..,,.--._-.-......--....----------_.,,_..-__..- .._....-- 30

Lieutenant Governor of Georgia; change term and

compensation, SR 43 _.._..........

258, 286

Liming Act, Georgia; amend, additional definitions,

HB 249 ___.________...._.

.......... 753, 755, 820, 822, 1000

Lincoln County; commissioners, chairman's salary,

HB 462 ____.______..__-__.....__.._.._____._-___._.___._..__..........______-__-- 420, 429, 464, 466, 520

Liquor Control Act, Wholesale; moneys therefrom be

appropriated to schools, SR 42 ..... ....... . ..............

.. ... 236, 260

Loans; charges on secondary security deeds, HB 522 ______754, 755, 820, 1026, 1300

Local Affairs Office; create, SB 43 _..___........

104, 117

Lockheed Georgia Company; commend, SR 124 ____..__.___________.___.___.__..____..__..____ 1434

Locomotive "General"; return to Georgia, SR 44 .__.___...... -,,-...._..._..._......._.._.. 256

Locomotive Steam; relative to the "General",

HR 124 ........___.____.__.397, 405, 435, 467, 556, 626, 953, 1264, 1299, 1303, 1446

Long County; commissioners' compensation,

HB 229

.-215, 219, 243, 307, 348

Long County; ordinary's compensation, HB 227 _...... ....._. 215, 218, 243, 307, 347

Long County; sheriff's salary, deposit of funds,

HB 228 _________...._________.__._._..._.__........________________.................__-215, 219, 243, 307, 348

Louisville, City Court; judge and solicitor's

salaries, HB 222 ___.____....____....._._.._.__._.._.___.___.__.__..._...._...... 197, 204, 225, 246, 271

Louisville, City of; mayor and councilmen's salaries,

HB 223 _._............,,....____._..._...._..............._......__._._..__.._..........197, 205, 225, 246, 272

Lovejoy, Town of; repeal act incorporating, HB 186 ..... _._ _....__.___. 195, 202, 223

Lowndes County - City of Valdosta; contract on

tax matters, HB 339 _._....__.._._-____...______.....___.......__.__.___..__.297, 301, 340, 343, 385

Lowndes County; commissioners' compensation,

HB 710 __..._..__.._.._..............-...-_.___.._._.........................._.___..._.798, 811, 899, 903, 943

Lowndes County Small Claims Court; create,

HB 435 .............. ......__.___..__.___.___.... ..._.....__-_--_-___-_______-_.399, 403, 433, 435, 473

Lula, City of; bonded debt of 3%, HB 831 ........_._._...._. 1079, 1090, 1217, 1224, 1361

Me

McDonough, City of; create recorder's court,

HB 666 ............_._._____.........._..._...._...._....._..........._....__._.. ....712, 719, 818, 821, 910

McDuffie County; deputy sheriff's compensation,

HB 480 ............................................................................-A47, 455, 508, 512, 600

Mclntosh County; tax commissioner, clerical help,

HB 802 .................

................... 1009, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1232, 1448

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McWhorter, Honorable Hamilton, Jr.; elected Secretary of Senate ______________..______.______________._____.___.__________________...___________._____.______8
McWhorter, Honorable Hamilton, Jr.; express appreciation, SR 107 ._.__...................._.._.___....___.________.__.-__.__...._._----_--_----------..--1006
McWhorter, Honorable Matt and Honorable Scott Candler; commend, SR 61 .........................._..__.______...__.___..... .. 488,569,1072

M

Macon City Court; defense pleadings, HB 556 ............. 492, 501, 587, 593, 649

Macon, City of; convey Franklin Street to Georgia

Power Company, SB 136 .__._..______________... 332, 375, 408, 437, 488, 798, 1449

Macon, City of; firemen's working hours, HB 333 ...........326, 335, 378, 408, 438

Macon, City of; relating to streets, HB 399 .... __._________326, 338, 380, 408, 440

Macon, City of; relating to wards,

SB 119 ............. ... .... .258, 285, 307, 344, 395, 557, 567, 1062, 1072, 1449

Macon County; coroner's compensation, HB 543 ._..............491, 500, 586, 593, 648

Macon County; sheriff's salary, HB 494 ____.__. . ...... 448, 457, 509, 513, 602

Macon Judicial Circuit; solicitor general, two assistants,

HB 537 _......_..._.__. __..___.__.__............................................... 491, 500, 586, 593, 648

Maddox, Governor Lester G.; commend, SR 127 ....__.___......_..___... .................. 1434

Maddox, Governor Lester G.; election of __.... ...-..-......._.._ ....-- ...

.............18

Maddox, Lester G.; General Assembly declare Governor, JR 3 ......................... 28

Madison County; commission chairman, clerical help,

HB 549 ........................................ ........................................492, 500, 587, 593, 649

Madison County; sheriff's salary, HB 548 . . .. ........... 492, 500, 587, 593, 649

Malpractice, County Officers; method of indictment,

HB 26 ___....._._..........___........__..........__...__..._..._..__.. .....___.._. 93, 96, 109, 110, 124, 370

Mansfield, Town of; mayor and councilmen's terms,

HB 799 ____..__.____...._........_.....____......_......--. ..... ...........1010, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1228

Marietta, City of; relative to board of education,

HB 688 ............................... ............................ ......................797, 810, 898, 903, 940

Marietta, City of; corporate limits, HB 368 .................. 420, 427, 462, 821, 905

Marietta-Cobb County Water Authority; members'

compensation, SB 47 ......... ............ ......113, 135, 149, 151, 155, 165, 299, 322

Marriage, Minors; define eligible to give consent,

HB 72 ................ .......... ....................... ..... ....... 128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 417

Master Barber Certificate of Registration;

qualifications, HB 427 ._..._._.._......._._........... ......713, 717, 817, 934, 1074

Materialmen's Liens; state amount due,

HB 24 ......__._..__..._._..._..___.._..___._...._............ .

... 92, 96, 109, 110, 124

Mayors' Day; tribute to municipal officials, HR 27 . .....

- 73

Mays, Dr. Benjamin E.; commend, SR 132 ........_....._.........._.._....... ... .. 1435

Medical Interns; remove licensing requirements,

HB 127 ._______._.._....._......__...... ....... ......... .....

...254, 258, 286, 409, 445

Medical Records; release information, immunity from

liability, HB 107 ...... ............. ............ 421, 425, 460, 697, 1225, 1267, 1442

Memorial Day, National; legal holiday, SB 26 ................. 93, 106, 138, 139, 178

Mental Health, Interstate Compact; Georgia be

party to, SB 12 ______......_______.___.______________.........___.___._._....._..........___._...... 82, 90, 823

Mentally 111; provide preference for spouse as

guardian, SB 52

.._..__...,,...._..

114, 135

Merit System Employees; salary adjustment, HB 456 -------703, 709. 728, 1027

Meriwether County Development Authority;

create, HR 94 ....___.__.._.._._...__....._...___.__..____._.__...._..__. 235, 241, 264, 289, 528, 626

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Metal and Junk Dealers; require register of copper wire purchases, HB 306 -_.-....._.........._..____.._........_......422, 426, 462, 728, 979, 1302
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; publication of activities, SB 111 .............._._____........__..-.._____.____._____257, 284, 307, 409, 445
Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission; re-establish, HE 121 ________________________________..._...___.___._____.624, 634, 727, 931, 1044

Metter, City of; certain officials' compensation, HB 521 ._....._.___.-.-__._.-____.._______.___.__._..___...-.......................449, 459, 511, 513, 606

Milan, City of; corporate limits, HB 615 ___.-___.__-____..________621, 631, 724, 729, 828
Milk Commission, Georgia; prohibit setting retail milk prices, SB 135 ...,,_,,...._.....__.....________ - .... ..... .__.._..___.___ 332, 375

Milk Commission, Georgia; exempt milk for schools, SR 99 ----- ,,_,,___--.______ 1005

Milledgeville State Hospital; name change to Central State

Hospital, HB 178 ___.__._.__._.

328, 333, 377, 467, 554

Millen, City of; relative to recorder's court,

HB 674 .._._________._..___.......__..........___..._........................__._._795, 808, 897, 903, 937

Miller County; consolidate tax offices, HB 238 ___..._..__......_....-....-................-..............-...__...__.______.216, 220, 243, 307, 349

Miller County; method of electing commissioners, HB 764 ______...___....____.-......-...-.-.__--...-...-.....-._.....-.____..__913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1116

Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act; amend relative to local funds needed, HB 115 ..._._____._.___.___.____.._.________..._.328, 333, 376, 933, 1263
Minimum Foundation Program of Education; change local contribution, SB 48 ._........................_.............._........_.._.....___..___......_113, 135, 514
Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act; amend relative to State and local participation, HB 116 ._._......_..__._______.__________328, 333, 377, 933, 1195, 1253, 1254, 1431, 1440
Minors; acknowledgement of 18 year olds for probate of wills, SB 54 __,,.-.........,,___-.....-.-_-._.._.........-_.__,,__________.._._........ .._..__._114, 136
Minors, Incompetents; dispense with guardian in certain cases, SB 61 .._._............_............._...__.__._._______.._.132, 146, 287, 317, 364, 1349, 1382, 1448
Minors, Marriage; define those eligible to give consent, HB 72 ____.__......___.__.___.______..._................__..128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 417
Minors; unlawful to possess alcoholic beverages, HB 613 ._..____.__________-__-___-__.703, 709, 728, 729, 997, 1026, 1048, 1422, 1443, 1446

Mitchell County; change terms of Superior Court,

HB 2

._,,_._._._,,_____ _____72, 83, 91, 148, 151

Molotov Cocktails; control, SB 45 _...._.______....105, 117, 163, 179, 182, 1346, 1448 Monroe, City of; conveyance of land, HR 22 ______.____________.____495, 503, 589, 642, 997 Monroe County; additional deputy and part-time
deputy, HB 701 -.-.--__--___________.___.._..-__.........._......-.797, 810, 899, 903, 941 Monroe County; coroner's salary, HB 700 ........,,.-__.___.....797, 810, 899, 903, 941 Morgan County; tax collector, clerical help, HB 717 _____.__883, 890, 927, 1030, 1114

Morgan County; tax receiver's expense allowance, HB 719 .._.._.._._._...____.__..-___.______........-..-.-.....-.....-.-.......-.____883, 890, 927, 931, 1040

Mortgages, Deeds; powers of sale, HB 6 ____....__.___.._.......______..84, 88, 98, 109, 123

Motor Fuel, Kerosene; licensing, exempt certain persons, SB 159 ..__.._..____,,.......-.._...._......________..-..____......__..___.._..........._........._...._453, 505

Motor Fuel; state agencies purchase on bid basis, SB 140 ....__.._._....__. 371, 405

Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; committee to study, SR 59 __..__._______..__.____............__.........___.____.__._____.......401, 431

Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; exempt models antedating 1963, HB 51 .___.._.__..____.............................___________.___.........397, 401, 432

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; coverage, HB 267 .......,,_...__.__..__.______.__....___._ ..._._._..422, 426, 461, 749, 934, 1052

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Motor Vehicle Operators; punishment for drunk driving,

SB 120 --------------------------______---____---- _---- _.......281, 304

Motor Vehicle Tax; Governor extend time tax due,

HB 780 _______--._______..-.---_----...----_.......__---..1080, 1088, 1097, 1215, 1370, 1443

Motor Vehicles, Ad Valorem Taxes;

classification, SB 152 ___...........______......._____..........,,_____--._____._____...425, 460

Motor Vehicles; allow registration without certificate of title,

certain vehicles, HB 447 __------._____..__.___.-_------....918, 924, 1024, 1099, 1300

Motor Vehicles; annual operating, licensing fees, certain vehicles,

SB 108 ----------_._._._____--____.____---.._.._.--.__._._..._____.......-.___--__..._.256, 284

Motor Vehicles; certificate of title, exempt certain vehicles,

SB 10 _-_.__._..----.___.__--____.,,__.__--.----_--.__82, 90, 164, 178, 182, 1071, 1448

Motor Vehicles; change components requiring identification

number, HB 296 _._....._------...._------...______....__--__369, 373, 407, 644, 751

Motor Vehicles; cycles separate classification, SB 188 -__--.--..-.-_-.-.._,,..----805, 894

Motor Vehicles; define ownership for tax purposes,

HB 233 --...------_...__-.__--328, 334, 377, 1055, 1165, 1254, 1386, 1423, 1433

Motor Vehicles, Driver Education; define dual control,

HB 199 ___--.____--_..._...__._--..._..._----....----....1081, 1087, 1214, 1222, 1369

Motor Vehicles; exempt certain vehicles from ad valorem

taxation, SB 2 ___.--_--___--___......_--_--____.------_____.____._..._..__.___-80, 89, 468

Motor Vehicles; regulate sale and financing,

HB 225 _-........__------.....--__.....------.......----575, 578, 636, 1055, 1188, 1302

Motor Vehicles; revenue commissioner issue

decals, HB 57 _----._...______.__......----.._.._.....----..___424, 431, 465, 644, 749, 948

Motor Vehicles; revenue commissioner purchase,

HB 164 _---....._._--..-.......__.__----....._.___...._____450, 454, 507, 1099, 1254, 1442

Motor Vehicles; security by owners, deposit

required, HB 304 ___.......____..,,-_.____..____--_--_..___----__------___.--800, 806, 895

Motor Vehicles; study committee relative to speed

governors, SR 24 ____.-__._____--.____________..__________.____.__._____--------._...__._____...._._.. 143

Motor Vehicles; taxation at time of tag purchase and

registration, SB 64 __..........._-.-._...............__..._........_.._.._____.______..____._.....132, 146

Motor Vehicles; taxed same method as tangible property,

HB 91 --_._.---_______-_____--._..______-_--___-_.____..._--___.___.886, 888, 925, 1055, 1175

Motor Vehicles, Trucks; operating and licensing fees,

SB 109 ,,,,...._----.,,_____.--______________.__..--.__-_.__________..____ 256, 284, 468, 1049, 1074

Motorboat Numbering Act, Georgia; rules and

regulations, HR 180 __------__,,__------......----------....lOSl, 1091, 1218, 1220, 1373

Motorists, Nonresident; service of process, HB 636 __..1011, 1019, 1095, 1097, 1341

Mountain Judicial Circuit; change terms of court,

HB 202 --___._...----..._..__....--______..___.------------325, 334, 377, 468, 617, 1208

Mountain View, City of; corporate limits,

HB 129 _____-........--._-__..-.___....-_-__._.._____.___....___....._-....167, 172, 207, 343, 382

Municipal Elections; regulate by Election Code,

SB 151 ...___.____.....__________.........__________..-......_._.__.__......._...__424, 460, 642, 953, 1074

Municipalities, Counties; hospital authority debts,

HB 540 ..._.-_-__...-__._.___..__-....-..._.,,_.-_....-.,,__.___.__,,-.._...-.._.____.,,,,.. 886, 888, 926

Municipalities, Counties; residual powers, SR 19 _----_,,_----------..------133, 147

Municipalities; counties spend bond proceeds,

SB 192

___.---------------- 919, 1020, 1027, 1124, 1204, 1388, 1450

Municipalities; extend grants to, SB 23 ..........93, 106, 176, 248, 253, 918, 1448

Municipalities, Incorporated; publication of financial

condition, HB 525 ..__....__________.____..--.--------449, 459, 511, 515, 1027, 1201

Municipalities, New; boundary limitations with existing

municipalities, SB 82 ............._______.....__....... .159, 175, 244, 274, 294, 420, 1448

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Municipalities; State grants for public purposes, HB 787 ___...-.,_________.______......_.918, 925, 1024, 1025, 1202, 1206, 1324, 1443
Municipalities; uniform standards for audits, SB 89 ________.___..-.-.__________..____________________170, 206, 513, 614, 707, 1420, 1421, 1448
Municipalities; use county ad valorem tax evaluations, SB 130 ...._.._.__._______.__...__..._,,-.---- ..... 331, 374
Muscogee County; coroner's salary, HB 104 ........___....____167, 171, 207, 246, 268 Muscogee County Industrial Development Authority;
create, HE 106 _____________,,________.______________,,_____________,,._._____. 235, 241, 264, 307, 545 Muscogee County; sheriff's salary, HB 71 -.......-______._-__157, 159, 175, 209, 227 Muscogee County; tax commissioner's salary,
HB 451 .............________._-________.___.__-...____-...-......._.______..........___399, 404, 434, 466, 518 Mutual Wills; provide express statement,
SB 58 _._....._______._._____.__......._........_.___....115, 136, 163, 209, 213, 1013, 1068, 1448

N

National Cemetery, Marietta; secure additional

grave sites, SR 100 __._............___.___.........___.___-___--.....--.......___.._-...._.-...-----1005

National Memorial Day; legal holiday, SB 26 ..-.___-._.____-.93, 106, 138, 139, 178

Natural Gas Lines; Public Service Commission

regulate, HB 586 ...........-.___.-.-_____-..____..--..-_..---..57B, 581, 638, 1351, 1426

Negotiable Instruments; amend Uniform Commercial

Code, HB 48

______._.,,__.._______112, 116, 137, 288, 323

Negro History; request State Board of Education include in

public schools, SR 137 _-.-------_-.-.-.-.-..--..-..--..--__._........1435

Negro Race, History of; include in

school curriculum, SB 141 ____._.___..__._...--.-- ---._---. .-371, 405

Newberry, Albert T.; compensate, HR 81 ........._..____.____802, 812, 900, 1025, 1135

Newington, Town of; mayor and councilmen's terms,

HB 490 -______.___..-....................._.......______._____-__.-.-.-.-...-...447, 456, 509, 513, 602

Newton County; board of commissioners, HB 286 .___234, 239, 263, 1030, 1103, 1209

Newton County; new board of education, HB 285 ________....234, 239, 262, 1030, 1103

Newton County; commissioner's compensation,

HB 372 _______________________._..__.______.._____________________.._____________299, 303, 342, 1030, 1110

Newton County; ordinary's salary, HB 288 ...... 235, 240, 263, 1030, 1103

Newton County; sheriff's salary, HB 491 _______._.._....--.._..446, 456, 509, 1030, 1112

Newton County; superior court clerk's salary,

HB 290 -_-...-.-_.._..___.________-.-____.__.....................235, 240, 263, 1030, 1109, 1209

Newton County; tax offices, consolidate, HB 289 ....235, 240, 263, 1030, 1108, 1209

Newton, Mr. Dewey; compensate, HR 91 ._..____-...........___.802, 813, 900, 1025, 1138

Nicholson, Mrs. Bailus Clayton; commend, HR 259 ___...____-___________________.___.804, 825

Noble, Miss Lori Ann; welcome as citizen of Georgia, SR 67 _....._._......----418

Nonresident Motorists; service of process,

HB 636 ............._..._.. ._______________________________________.____..._1011, 1019, 1095, 1097, 1341

Northeastern Judicial Circuit; court reporter's

salary, SB 60 ._.._______.____...._____..______.__________________131, 146, 176, 210, 213, 916, 1448

Northeastern Judicial Circuit; provide additional

judge, SB 84 ........_........_.___.....______________.___.169, 205, 226, 252, 253, 916, 1448

Northern Judicial Circuit; request Attorney General to file

certain pleadings, SR 6 ___._..._-...-..._..____...-.-._..__.._._... 10, 33, 48

North Pulton Special Choir; official state choir,

SR 11 _..._..... ..._..___.__. . . _...____...____.............87, 287, 309, 365, 1346, 1450

Northwestern Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

salary, HB 417 ..._........____....__._____._____.____.___.......________....450, 454, 508, 591, 706

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Notice by Mail; allow certified mail use in notification, HB 35 _____._.....____------__------------368, 372, 406, 437, 486
Notify Governor that General Assembly has convened, HR 2 ------------10, 11 Notify House that Senate has convened, SR 1 --------------------------------9, 12 Notify Senate that House has convened, HR 1 _.,,.------------------------------10
o

O'Brien, Mr. Raymond E.; compensate, HR 92 ---..------------------------._----------------.....495, 504, 590, 1025, 1139
Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority; create, SB 75 ------------..----__.__--------.143, 161, 245, 276, 294, 688, 691, 708
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; additional judge, HB 292 ----___--_--_-------__---------------369, 373, 407, 902, 1157, 1301
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; provide for assistant solicitor general, HB 718 ------__._......-.___.----------__883, 890, 927, 1030, 1115
Oglesby, Mr. Jamie W.; remarks ------..------_--__--------__..____--.--_.__--15 Oglethorpe County Board of Education; election of
members, HB 438 ._....----------------.-.--------------...399, 403, 434, 436, 474 Oglethorpe Development Authority;
create, HB 547 ----_.------------------------___---------491, 500, 586, 593, 648 Open Meetings; amend Senate rules relative to, SR 55 _--------------.----372, 406 Optometry, Practice of; amend Code relating to,
SB 9 ----_----------.---.----____---_--------.._.....--.............81, 90, 245, 289, 322 Ordinaries; office hours, SB 184 ______________ 804, 894, 1027, 1122, 1204, 1387, 1450 Ordinary, Court of; traffic violations, certain
counties, HB 135 ------.._.____.__.,,.....___________----_______________ ______..., ___.168, 172, 207 Outdoor Advertising; control along certain highways,
HB 474 ----_-___..-_----------------_----.----------625, 630, 723, 822, 1072, 1347

P
Paulding County; provide minimum compensation for employees, HB 389 _______ ._...._._.__--.------------.-..........._.. 326, 338, 380, 435, 472
Paulding County Water Authority; change membership, HB 753 _________________________________________..----.---------- 913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1116
Paupers; burial, limit cost to county, HB 391 ------------423, 427, 462, 1222, 1302 Pecan Processors and Wholesalers; require license, HB 431 ----........ 450, 455, 508 Peeler, Mrs. Betty; express appreciation, SR 101 _____------_------------------1005 Peeples, Honorable David W.; elected Messenger of Senate --------------------_.___8 Penal and Correctional Institutions; committee to study,
SR 111 -........_.._------.----._----..__----._.-.__.------......_----..__---- 1084, 1220, 1438 Penal and Rehabilitation Authority Act, State; change name
and membership, HB 349 ______________ ___________________________.329, 336, 379, 730, 986 Penal and Rehabilitation Authority, State; maximum
bond limit, HB 783 -------__---------------- 1082, 1086, 1214, 1225, 1387, 1444 Penal Institutions; committee to study, SR 20 .__.----.___......,,.,,__.__...__...__..........._._._133 Pendergrass, Town of; method of electing mayor and councilmen,
HB 750 _----__-----._-_----_---------------------.885, 893, 930, 1224, 1361 Pennington, Brooks, Sr., family of; extend condolences, SR 13 _._......._..__......._..92 Personal Property; exempt ad valorem taxes, SR 28...--------------_..._..-..--____ 144 Personal Property, Intangible; tax certain classes, HB 67 _______________ 368, 372, 406 Personal Property; optional sales tax payment, lessees of tangible
personal property, HB 463 --.__--------...____------._....__.801, 807, 896, 1055, 1199

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Personal Property, recovery of; regarding bail

required, SB 62 --_----_._.___._---_.__--------._------------132, 146, 287, 318, 364

Personal Property; tangible, lease agreements, SB 132 _________________-331, 375

Personnel Board, State; insurance plan for county health board

employees, HB 14 _________________________________..------111, 116, 137, 409, 444, 626

Persons, Businesses Displaced by State Programs; equitable

treatment, SB 68 ____________----------------___--.____.--___----------------133, 147, 244

Pickens County; convey State-owned property,

HR 149 .--_..___.__..--___.----._------------_-__.--_----_.799, 813, 900, 1027, 1202

Pickens County; ordinary's salary, HB 822 ________________.1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1359

Pickens County; sheriff's expense allowance,

HB 820 ...----_____..__.___.__----___--.__.__----__----_----1080, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1359

Piedmont Judicial Circuit; court reporter's

salary, HB 699 _______.__._._--------------------_._--------918, 924, 1024, 1030, 1113

Pike County; education districts, election of education board

members, HB 189 ----------____..___----___--------------___--196, 203, 224, 307, 347

Pike County; tax offices, consolidate, HB 195 ------.------196, 203, 224, 1098, 1225

Pistol Licenses; ordinaries determine period

covered, SB 50 __....__...-______.__.________--------------------113, 135, 163, 179, 182

Pistol Licenses; ordinaries' fees for issuance, SB 49 __________.--------.----.113, 135

Pistol Licenses; provide for bond payment by

licensee, SB 51 ___.____.------------.----------------..___--------.114, 135, 163, 180, 182

Plainfield, Town of; re-establish governing body,

HB 720 ----..----..----...------_------------------__------.884, 890, 927, 931, 1040

Planning and Programming Bureau, State;

create, HB 106

.__.__._________,,.________.__.___________397, 401, 432, 512, 617

Planning Commissions; change membership restrictions,

HB 230 ----__--------------------------____---------.--------.422, 425, 461, 642, 746

Planning Commissions; public transportation, define terms,

HB 337 ......__.------------------__.------__.------_----------398, 402, 432, 644, 752

Police Academy Board, Georgia; abolish, HB 402 ____________----..423, 427, 462

Political Subdivisions; Social Security coverage for

employees, SB 166 .__.__............__--------__----_._497, 514, 584, 700, 756, 1207, 1449

Polk County Board of Education; certain members' terms,

SB 71 ____ ______________________ ....142, 160, 307, 345, 395, 712, 1425, 1432, 1441, 1448

Polk County Commissioners; veto power for chairman,

HB 407 ______________________________________ ______________-.__-_____..__..___________.326, 338, 381, 435, 473

Polk County; tax commissioner submit annual budget,

HB 332 -_____.__..__--_.------------_----.__----____________.._----------..326, 335, 378, 435, 472

Polk County Water Authority; create,

SB 70 .............---- .----._..--_____....__._...__--------142, 160, 209, 226, 230, 712, 1448

Pooler, Town of; corporate limits, HB 10 ______-_.______..__....----._....73, 83, 91, 149, 152

Portal, Town of; mayor and council impose fines,

HB 436 _________ ______ ------------.___------_----..--------_._----399, 403, 433, 435, 474

Ports Authority, Georgia; use services of Georgia Building

Authority, HB 355 __.___..----___----_...--------_----..._----..329, 337, 379, 731, 987

Powder Springs, City of; corporate limits,

HB 326 _________ ______________325, 334, 378, 512, 598, 948, 949, 1003, 1004, 1125, 1210

Practical Nurses, Board of Examiners; examination fee,

HB 171 ________________ .__._------__..._------........------------421, 425, 461, 934, 1051

Practice of Law; education requirements for admission,

HB 47 __.___.....____________________________________________.___.._______________104, 106, 118, 287, 323

Prayer Period, Voluntary; encourage in public schools, SR 32 ___..______.._____.._________218

Prayer, Voluntary; encourage students and others, SR 45 _____..__281, 304, 468, 488

Primary Elections; unopposed candidate certified as party

nominee, SB 125 ____----------.------...--------.____--___....______.__.__.._____....... _..___300, 340

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Prison Industries Act, Georgia; allow compensation to certain

inmates, HB 743 _._._..----._.__-..-..___._..----._._._.------.._..._.------..__..- 916, 923, 1023

Private Ways; provide procedure for condemnation,

HB 392 ----...---._.._._.--.-_---....-_._--------.......713, 716, 816, 822, 1054

Probation, State Department of; director's salary,

SB 161 .._._....._............._____....._...___.452, 506, 592, 700, 742, 756, 1348, 1369, 1449

Properties Control Code, State; procedures for lease

instruments, SB 105 ,,

_ _...-.______....___....._.________..............._......_..236, 260

Property, Personal; relating to bail required in recovery,

SB 62 ___..__......._._._...........__________.......______...........___._..._..........132, 146, 287, 318, 364

Property Tax; failure to return, certain counties,

HB 541

_.__-.-- --.__-. _.__... 494, 499, 586, 642, 734

Property Tax; failure to return, certain counties,

HB 542 _......_.__.__......._-.___.___.._,,...____.___....._.____.___...,,__..___....__ .494, 499, 586, 642, 734

Property Taxes; county tax digests, equalization, SB 6 _.....__.._._.__._-_.,._.._..__.......81, 89

Psychodrama; provide for practice of, SB 174 __...._____....__...___.._..___........_627, 721, 753

Publication Distributors; unlawful to refuse sale, certain

cases, HB 50 _-,,.,,.___....

....142, 144, 161

Public Airports; access to by private aircraft,

SB 124

-..--__-.,,,, 300, 339, 512, 616, 619

Public Buildings; accessible to physically handicapped,

SB 73 ...._.__...._....._.__..__.. ......_..._...____......__._.......______......._.______. 142, 160, 245, 273, 275

Public Defender; create office, SB 128 ____.____...___.__.__.._....__-__..___...._301, 340, 728, 918

Public Health Department, State; committee to study distribution

of funds, SR 17 .. ._ ...._..._________...._.__..___...._..__________.115, 1220, 1413

Public Health, State Department of;

director's salary, HB 70 _____.........____.__-..........___.128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 296, 352

Public Health, State Department of; fees charged

for records, SB 101 _._____...._____...._...._______._........217, 242, 513, 615, 707, 1349, 1449

Public Improvement Projects; compensate holders whose

property declines as result, SR 66 .....___-.....__...____...._._-.._...._____.._......453, 507, 824

Public Meetings; state, county, municipal meetings be public, SB 143 ....____........_.._._____............_-..........._____.....371, 405, 823, 993, 1006

Public Records; inspection of, SB 18 ___....._._.___.__........._._____..._.__....__.___.__............_.86, 97

Public Records, Inspection of; certain records exempt, SB 99 _______.._____.__________.____________._________217, 241, 513, 614, 707, 1349, 1448

Public Safety, State Department of; director's salary, HB 481 _______......_.__......._...-..____-_.....__.___.....____._..-.....885, 888, 926, 1027, 1166, 1442

Public Safety, State Department of; increase number of officers in battalion, HB 336 .__...._______.__...___._._...._..-..._.....575, 578, 637, 730, 981, 1071

Public Safety, State Department of; qualifications of director, SB 13 _........_.........__________....

_ 82, 90, 99, 126, 127

Public Safety, State Department of; use radar, SB 193 -__......______.....__..______.......____._......_....____._.__...__._______.919, 1020, 1029, 1100, 1204

Public Schools; encourage voluntary prayer period, SR 32 ._--_________________.________218

Public Service Commission; control radio common carriers, SB 129 .._.__..... .__..____..:_........_____....._..______.__.______...._______............_330, 374, 468

Public Service Commission; regulate natural gas lines, HB 586 __......_______........______....._..__.._.....____........._....___._._575, 581, 638, 1351, 1426

Public Service Commission; relating to assessment of fees, SB 185 .----.--.715, 815

Pulaski County; allow tax commissioner certain commissions, HB 630 .______...___.__.___.._......._.___.._.....___..__........___.._..__........._622, 632, 725, 730, 830

Pulaski County-Hawkinsville; merge school systems, HB 725 ....____........____........_.._____.___.......__......._..._._......_......886, 891, 928, 931, 1042

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Rabun County; ordinary's secretary, salary,

HB 188 .__,,__._---.__.__-_--__--_-_ -...----196, 203, 224, 343, 384

Rabun County; superior court clerk, secretary's

salary, HB 184 .__.-_-,,_.__----_______.__,,___ 195, 202, 223, 343, 384

Rabun County; tax commissioner, secretary's compensation,

HB 183 ...,,__.,,---.__._____--,,,,-,,--_-

-.195, 202, 223, 343, 383

Radar; authorize use of for traffic safety, certain

counties, SB 193 _._.________._______.__________..___.__..........______919, 1020, 1029, 1100, 1204

Radar; use of by counties and municipalities,

HB 138 .___________-_-----_________-___---_-_---_-.--619, 628, 721, 1029, 1150, 1209

Radio Common Carriers; Public Service Commission control,

SB 129 __________._________......________-.-.__.....-_._________,,,,___,,_________.___.__-.___.330, 374, 468

Railway, Southern; lease Western & Atlantic Railroad,

HR 25 ._______.__........._____---___........--.________----280, 284, 306, 757, 949, 1061, 1253

Railway; State accept Southern Railway Company bid to lease

Western & Atlantic Railroad, SR 73 __________.....________,,_._____________._577, 613, 636

Randolph County; superior court, clerk's salary,

HB 579 ,,.----

---- --- . 572, 580, 638, 642, 737

Randolph County; tax commissioner's salary,

HB 580 ____------------------- ------572, 580, 638, 642, 737

Rapid Transit Authority, Metropolitan Atlanta; publication of

activities, SB 111 ___----.----------------__----257, 284, 307, 409, 445

Ray, Honorable Jack B.; express appreciation, SR 104 __________________________1006

Real Estate, Brokers and Salesmen; regulate, SB 91 ..........170, 206, 288, 607, 707

Real Properties Commission; Senator Robert E. Lee, Jr.

be member, SR 128 _...........________-....-....._-___....______-.__...-.-..-......______._............1431, 1434

Real Property; tax on transfer, HB 561 ..__________-_714, 717, 817, 1055, 1205, 1335

Reapportionment; create committee to study, SR 15 ,,.--------___------105, 119, 125

Reapportionment of General Assembly; provide for, SR 18 ________________._______133, 147

Reapportionment of General Assembly; request Attorney General

to file certain pleadings, SR 6 ,,..____________________--.._--___--_----____- ___.___10, 33, 48

Reapportionment; State House of Representatives,

HB 328 _________.-__._ ______ ______________________________--299, 304, 342, 513, 688

Reapportionment, State Senate; senatorial districts,

SB 121 ________--__------________-__-____.______..-... 281, 304, 592, 664, 707, 1388, 1406, 1447

Recreation Commission, Georgia; members reimbursed for

expenses, HB 366 ___.__..... ___.___.___________.____.___________..__801, 806, 896, 1028, 1153, 1347

Reidsville City Court; judge's compensation, HB 32 _._._____________85, 88, 99, 149, 153

Reidsville City Court; salaries of certain officials, HB 29 _.___,,..85, 88, 98, 149, 152

Retirement Benefits; allow increased State funds, SR 37 __________________________ 200, 221

Retirement; committee to study, SR 95 .........-----------------920, 1025, 1220, 1438

Revenue Bond Law; change maximum maturity date,

HB 418

_-- _ 398, 402, 433, 436, 487

Revenue Bond Law; change maturity date of bonds, SB 122 ___._..____..__._.... .300, 339

Revenue Bond Law, eliminate 6% interest rate limit,

HB 274 ------------.._-._.. ------ .---- --------_-__---------------- ________.575, 578, 636

Revenue Commissioner, State; compensation,

SB 189 _.--------------..----. . ___.______...._.._...__.-____......_.____805, 895, 1026, 1123, 1204

Revenue Commissioner, State; delay county tax reevaluation, SR 125 --_ ...__..1434

Revenue Commissioner, State; tax information to other

states, SB 67 ______________________________________ 133, 147, 436, 484, 488, 1207, 1448

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Revenue Department, State; compensation of tag

agents, SB 27 ,,..........________-__--_--_--_______._.__. 94, 107, 436, 482, 568

Revenue Department, State; tobacco tax agents bear arms and

make arrests, HB 53 _______________------__..___._.________________________._197, 200, 222, 436, 487

Richmond County; assistant solicitor general and clerks,

salaries, HB 606 ___._._.__________________..___-____________-_-._______...___.._._._-574, 582, 640, 643, 739

Richmond County; certain officials' salaries,

HB 790 ______ _______________________________________ _1011, 1019, 1095, 1098, 1231, 1368, 1386

Richmond County; city court judge's salary,

HB 812 ___________.._.____.________-___.-...._......_..............._. ...._____._.1078, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1357

Richmond County, city court solicitor's salary,

HB 810 _____________________,,,,_..___________ _______________________.__________1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1356

Richmond County; commissioners' office hours,

HB 811 ______

..__________,,.,,________.,,..._____________ __1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1356

Richmond County; law library official's salary,

HB 643 _.,,---_-_ __-_.___623, 633, 726, 1030, 1112

Richmond County; provide trash dump,

HB 455 ________________________________________________________________________ 419, 428, 463, 466, 519

Richmond County; superior court, bailiffs and court reporters,

salaries, HB 645 ______._____________________-_-______---_____________________623, 633, 726, 730, 832

Richmond County; superior court judge, law assistant,

SB 182 __________.._......_.....__________________-----_804, 894, 930, 1031, 1074, 1346, 1449

Richmond County; superior court judge, secretary and clerk's

salaries, HB 642 __ _.._.___.____.__._____________._--___-_________.____________623, 633, 726, 730, 831

Richmond County; superior court reporter's salary,

HB 644 __,,___.___,,__________._-__-___.______.__.._._._. 623, 633, 726, 730, 832

Richmond County; witness fees to law enforcement officers,

HB 356 .___.____. --

_-_----,,,,.---,, 297, 302, 341, 343, 386

Riot, Inciting; define the offense, HB 247 ____________ 330, 339, 381, 468, 555

Rivers and Harbors Development Commission;

create, HR 44 __ _____________________.._.,__.._._______________._________________._._.__._.___397, 404, 434, 512

Roadside Market Incentive Program; create,

HB 430

_-_--_-_____450, 455, 508, 592, 1176

Rochelle, City of; corporate limits, HB 709 ___.__..__..____..._.__.____798, 811, 899, 903, 943

Rockdale County; coroner's salary, HB 508 ......______________._ 449, 458, 511, 513, 605

Rockdale County; sheriff's salary, HB 283 ____-___._..____.___.__.__.234, 239, 262, 289, 317

Rockdale County Tax Commissioner; create office,

HB 113 _____.._____________--_--_-__-___-.-----__-------167, 172, 207, 466, 516, 756

Rockmart, Town of; mayor and councilmen, HB 305 ____ _______255, 259, 287, 307, 350

Rome, City of; amend charter, HB 95 ____....._. _____________.____._,,_. 141, 144, 162, 593, 646

Rome, City of; corporate limits,

SB 177 _____________________________ _______ ____... .____715, 815, 821, 904, 1007, 1081, 1149, 1343

Rome Judicial Circuit; clerk typists' salaries, HB 651 ..--.....621, 634, 727, 730, 834

Rossiter, Honorable Frank P.; express appreciation to, SR 131 ____________ .____.. 1435

Rossville, City of; city officials' salaries, HB 297 _____________ .255, 259, 286, 307, 349

Rowan, Senator Robert A.; certification of Assistant Floor Leader _______ _______ 56

Rules and Regulations of the State; make available to certain

officials, HB 832 _,,............._._ _____________-.________._._1082, 1087, 1214, 1219, 1377

s

Saint Marys, City of; council posts, HB 92 ____________________________140, 144, 162, 593, 645 Sale of Land; administrator at private sale, SB 56 _______._.______________,,___,,_.______115, 136 Sales and Use Tax Act; amend, sales of water, HB 257 ....886, 888, 926, 1055, 1174 Sales and Use Tax; counties and municipalities levy,
HB 258 _________________________ _________---__--__----______.624, 629, 722, 1055, 1121, 1383

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Sales and Use Tax; exempt agricultural machinery,

HB 683 _______.._.____.______.....__.._.-..._____..-..__..._-__...___-..-.-.._--.._----..1080, 1087, 1214, 1221

Sales and Use Tax; exempt food in private secondary

schools, SB 114 -__..---__.--.-.._.---__---.----257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1346, 1449

Sales and Use Tax; exempt manufacture of tangible personal

property, SB 131 ___.-........-..-___.-...__-_-.._____.-...___-...___._.....__._-.______...____.......___331, 374

Sales and Use Tax; exempt property used in pollution

control, HB 478 . . _ ._ ..,,._...__._._..___.,, 575, 579, 637, 1028, 1154, 1347

Sales and Use Tax, Federal Manufacturer's; ratify executive

order, HR 164 ._____......______........__.._..__._..-__....-..,._.._......_.800, 813, 901, 1028, 1172

Sales and Use Tax, Holy Bible; ratify executive

order, HR 165 _._..-___...-__._.-__________________-_--_._______..._....._-._._._.799, 814, 901, 1028, 1172

Sales and Use Tax, Hospitals; ratify executive order,

HR 166 ________.._.__......____.__....,,_._...-.--.___.___..__-__...___..______.799, 814, 901, 1028, 1172

Sales and Use Tax; lessees of tangible personal property,

optional payment, HB 463 -__________________._.__________._...____.801, 807, 896, 1055, 1199

Sales and Use Tax; option on lessees of tangible personal

property, SB 132 _._...._-.._...--.---.-._--.-...-....... 331, 375

Sales and Use Tax, Property; ratify executive order,

HR 163 -.-.....____..._-__.....__-..-..___......___-____.-_-__._-..____-____.800, 813, 901, 1028, 1173

Sanders, Carl E.; General Assembly accept portrait of, SR 4 __..,,..___._.__.__ 9, 12, 13

Sandersville, City of; appoint city manager, HB 501 __________448, 457, 510, 513, 603

Sanity; procedure for restoration, HB 154 ,,_____,,_ .____.___________.368, 373, 406, 823, 999

Savannah-Chatham County; planning ordinances, HR 13 ...... 234, 240, 263

Savannah City Court, salary of certain officials,

HB 611 ......___._....-__...._____..-.-.___.-_____...._-....__-_-..__-....____-620, 630, 724, 729, 828

Savannah, City of; municipal court judge, leave

of absence, HB 433 _...--.....-_._.--...--.__-.-.-....--.......796, 814, 902, 1030, 1111

Savannah District Authority; certain members' terms,

HB 9 ....___.....__._.-...____-..__....-____.-..__-..._...__...._.._....._....__...-72, 83, 91, 149, 151, 198

Schley County Development Authority; create,

HB 318 ...._...._._._.._--_-_._.,,_-.279, 283, 306, 307, 350

Schley County Small Claims Court; create, HB 495 ..._.....__...448, 457, 510, 513, 603

Schley County; superior court clerk's salary,

HB 828 ...-_-..-..........-1079, 1090, 1217, 1224, 1360

Scholarship Commission, Georgia State; enter contracts with

federal government, HB 530 ____.___._..___-_..._-_________.________714, 717, 817, 932, 1057

School Boards; establish special educational facilities, SB 175 _____..._627, 721, 823

School Building Authority Act, State; amend to change

name, HB 352 . .

_._.__..___...____.___. 329, 336, 379, 731, 987

School Buses; State purchase on bid basis, SB 116 --..__..,,-._.____._...__.____________258, 285

School Districts; borrowing funds for operation,

HB 204 .............___...___......____....____......_____....__________....____....886, 888, 925, 1029, 1170

School Dropouts; committee to study problem,

HR 178 __.._._.___.._.-__...._..__.._____._....___.-._.._____..__....__.....__-1013, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1427

School Jewelry; committee to study price fixing, SR 65 ____________-________________.463, 506

School Lunches; authorize State taxation for,

HR 28 _

.....

129, 134, 148, 1099, 1323

School Property Tax Digest; committee to study,

HR 244 ......_.___.....____.._._..-...-._.____-...____.-..____.....__._....__.1012, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1428

Schools, Public; encourage voluntary prayer period, SR 32 -...-__--.-._..._._--_._... 218

Schools, Public; include history of Negro race in curriculum, SB 141 ..--371, 405

Schools, Public; instruction in partaking of meals,

HB 160 ___....______.._._._....___......._.__._....__.__...._._____________.._....__624, 629, 722, 1029, 1146

Schools Public; Negro history be included in curriculum, SR 137 .--.----____..1435

Schools, Public; receive moneys from Wholesale Liquor

Control Act, SR 42 .--_-.---._-----..____.._____- ,,..__.-..._____. .236, 260

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Schools, Public; statewide tenure law for personnel, SB 29 --------...__---- 94, 107

Schools, Public; venereal disease education be offered, HE 59 -----_-----129, 131

Schools, Secondary Private; exempt food from sales taxes,

SB 114 _________-----_----___--__---------------- 257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1346, 1449

Scotland, City of; change date of general election,

HB 471 ......_ __----..------------_...--------_.. .--------------..420, 430, 464, 466, 521

Screven County-Sylvania Airport Authority;

create, HB 825 ----._..------_--------------------...1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1360

Secretary of State; distribute rules and regulations of State to

certain officials, HB 832 .----..______....--------..------1082, 1087, 1214, 1219, 1377

Secretary of State; salary and allowances,

HB 412 -_----.._.-_----__-..--______.--_-----.._------801, 807, 896, 1027, 1163, 1350

Security Deeds, Secondary; charges, HB 522 _...________....______754, 755, 820, 1026, 1300

Seminole County; superior court clerk's compensation,

HB 239 ___.....--_._--....-_----------------------_.--------.216, 220, 244, 642, 732, 1010

Senate Administrative Affairs Committee; appointment of ,,.--..._..--------46, 79

Senate Administrative Affairs Committee; express appreciation, SR 109 ----1006

Senate and House Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee; composition,

SB 107 -_..----__--...----236, 260, 288, 351, 411, 418, 561, 619, 1346, 1447, 1449

Senate Chamber; renovation, SR 91 _...----_. .--------... .---- ....919, 1025, 1220, 1437

Senate Doorkeeper; express appreciation to, SR 102 --_----___.------.---. .....1005

Senate Finance Committee, House Ways and Means Committee;

joint meetings, HB 66 ---------__------_---------- 1010, 1015, 1027, 1093, 1262

Senate Officials and Employees; relative to, SR 3 ----_------___----- 10, 33, 46, 49

Senate Officials and Employees; amend SR 3, SR 116 --------.--.1211, 1220, 1439

Senate Officials and Employees; amend SR 3, SR 118 .------------1212, 1220, 1440

Senate Organization; committee to study, SR 26 --------_----_____.----134, 1220, 1394

Senate Reapportionment; senatorial districts,

SB 121 _,,..-_-----__..--...__----------._-.281, 304, 592, 664, 707, 1388, 1406, 1449

Senate Resolution 21; relating to Atlantic Union Delegation;

repeal, SR 40 ..............._.......__

..... .......---- ....... 213

Senate Rules; adopt, SR 2 _._.___....._----...... _----....------__....----_.....----------------.9

Senate Rules; amend by substituting new rule 249, relative to open

meetings, SR 55 --------..__._----_...

____._......--------.. 372, 406

Senate Rules; amend relating to Governor's appointments,

SR 10 ......--------... .......__--------------------___------------_----..-87, 287, 353, 414

Senate Rules; amend rule 39 A, relating to preparation of

calendar, SR 33 .....--------..-.----_----..............--------....------159, 176, 253, 272

Senate Rules amend rule 198 relating to standing committees, SR 9 --..71, 73, 74

Senate Rules Committee; appointment of ____._.--.._.........------.......... ... .----____71, 79

Senate Standing Committees; appointment of __.._.__._------------------------........76

Senate, State; composition, SR 46 ....--------..........281, 304, 592, 661, 708, 1207, 1450

Senate, State; one additional Senator each from Fulton and

DeKalb counties, SR 47 ___..........--------------------__-----....------.___.281, 305

Senate, State; secretary's salary, HB 232 ----------800, 805, 895, 1027, 1197, 1347

Senators-Elect; certification of ----. ..,,_---------------- -------------------------__ 5

Senoia State Park; authorizing transfer of property,

SR 75 ----. __...------------._--------..----..628, 721, 823, 994, 1007, 1348, 1450

Siloam, Town of; mayor and councilmen's terms,

HB 715 ----____________.------__....----------------------------.883, 889, 927, 1030, 1114

Six Flags Over Georgia; commend Great Southwest Atlanta Corporation, SR 62 --..._..----------..----------_----_....----_..._.----488, 569, 1348

Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act; commemorate 50th anniversary, HR 150 ...........----.------------------_--------_........--------280

Smith, Lt. Governor George T.; present Holy Bible to, SR 8 __--------------_. .--.48

Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. R.; compensate, HR 161 ----------.1081, 1091, 1217, 1219

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Smithville, City of; change hours of polling, HB 170 .....___.._195, 201, 223, 246, 270

Smyrna, City of; corporate limits, HB 268 ,,__,,_,,- 233, 238, 262, 930, 1035

Solicitor General Emeritus; 65 years, minimum salary,

HB 506 ,,_.,,,,._____..___-.___-....-__..._____.__-___.__--______-.__~--._~--_.._915, 920, 1020, 1205

Solicitor General; judicial circuits, change name to district

attorney, SR 63 ..___...__..-____...._____.....____-..-...........-____...-____..-..-.._...__..__.-_.._.425, 460

Soperton City Court; judge's qualifications, HB 768 ____913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1117

Sosebee, Hoyt S.; compensate, HE 23 .______1081, 1091, 1217, 1351, 1397, 1431, 1433

Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co.; commend ladies, SR 98 ____,,_.__.___1005

Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co.; grant easement to,

HR 117 ..___-.....-._..._._-..___..._.__-.....,,-___.-,,_-.-___.---_---327, 339, 381, 590, 706

Southern Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation, HB 181 _._.____.__.,,__--___-____.-_-___...______.._________.279, 282, 305, 381, 383

Southern Railway Company; accept bid to lease Western and

Atlantic Railroad, SR 73 ___..._-__-.______-.-_____....____.-__-__._.-...___...____-...-_.577, 613, 636

Southern Railway; lease Western and Atlantic Railroad,

HR 25 .-.-,,.-

280, 284, 306, 757, 949, 1061, 1253

Southwestern Judicial Circuit; court reporter's salary,

HB 182 _....__....-__..___.__....____-..__._-...___-.___..-__-__-_____-...__-...195, 202, 223, 728, 984

Speed Detection Devices; use of by counties and municipalities,

HB 138 __..___.-..___-.._____..____-...._.__._._____..__._.-___.-._-619, 628, 721, 1029, 1150, 1209

Sporting Events; regulate, SB 154 ._._.-_..__.____-...._.__....____.._.._-.451, 505, 591, 699, 756

Standard Time; provide for State,

SB 8 ...._.......81, 90, 150, 153, 156, 177, 182, 400, 564, 567, 610, 1082, 1119, 1210,

1254, 1388, 1407, 1448

State Adjutant General; salary, HB 132 .-.-_.....-.-.___.-.........368, 372, 406, 469, 553

State Agencies; motor fuel, purchase on bid basis, SB 140 _____-_.,,____.______371, 405

State Agencies; official meetings be public, SB 143 _.-________.371, 405, 823, 993, 1006

State Agencies; provide reimbursable technical services to

local governments, SB 66 __-..-_.___.._-_-...____....__-..-_____......-.-.___.._._-.........__....132, 147

State Agriculture Department; create Roadside Market Incentive

Program, HB 430 _...__-..-_...____-.._.____.__......-__-..-...-._____-45p, 455, 508, 592, 1176

State Board of Corrections; relating to prisoner rehabilitation

and transfer, HB 742 -..-___..-._-....-.._.....____...-____..-..____...-_..__-...._-........916, 923, 1023

State Board of Cosmetology; additional inspector,

SB 165 ___________-.._____-__-_--------_---_497, 584, 641, 743, 872, 1346, 1449

State Choir, Official; North Fulton special choir,

SR 11 .._.__...__.-.____.-..____-.-__-...__-...___.-_...__-.._-.__.._.__-..87, 287, 309, 365, 1346, 1450

State Constitution; create committee to study Judiciary

Article, HR 249 __.__-_..______-..__.___-_________-.________..__--..1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429

State Department of Administration & Finance; committee

to study feasibility, SR 83 ....__..._-_-.-.___-..-__-..-._____-.._._..-.-..___....._.._...887, 925

State Department of Family & Children Services; assistance to

dependent children, HB 594 _____________.____._____.___________________754, 755, 820, 934, 1060

State Department of Family & Children Services; create

committee to study, HR 87 .___..__.__-..._._.___...._-........-_1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1427

State Department of Family & Children Services; reimburse

Baldwin County, HB 320 ___.__....___._.__..__-_-..___._....___.._..__328, 334, 377, 467, 555

State Department of Industry & Trade; create study committee, SR 29 _________.181

State Department of Law; reimbursed by agencies for expenses

incurred, HB 584 ________________._.._____..-.____-______________________.___576, 581, 638, 933, 1059

State Department of Probation; director's salary,

SB 161 __..______-_______.________-___-.___.____-452, 506, 592, 700, 742, 756, 1348, 1369, 1449

State Department of Public Health; committee to study

distribution of funds, SR 17 ___-_.______._.-____._-________-______-__.______________115, 1220, 1413

State Department of Public Health; director's salary,

HB 70 .__._...____....__...__.___-..._-__ .___.....___.___....__.......128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 296, 352

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State Department of Public Health; fees charged for

records, SB 101 ..--.--._--....-__.,,--_........_.217, 242, 513, 615, 707, 1349, 1449

State Department of Public Safety; increase number of officers

in battalion, HB 336 __._____..___.._____.____._.___.___._.. .,,_.___ 575, 578, 637, 730, 981, 1071

State Department of Public Safety; qualifications of

director, SB 13 ......._.___.__.......______......____......____.._............_____......82, 90, 99, 126, 127

State Departments and Agencies; annual financial report, SB 90 __----__--170, 206

State Elected Officials; salaries, HB 365 _.........__...___.....915, 920, 1020, 1027, 1173

State Election Board; election of Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Jr., SR 34 ____.165, 177

State Employees and Officials; provide honesty code,

SB 74 ____.,,.__________ __-__.__________-..__________._______.________.__.___________.143, 161, 823, 987, 1006

State Employees; Attorney General defend in certain cases, SB 83 ____________169, 205

State Employees; awards for cost cutting ideas, SB 187 _____________________.____805, 894

State Employees, Career; create committee to study employment

conditions, SR 94 _____.__-_.__..________.__________..______..___ 920, 1025, 1220, 1438

State Employees; liability insurance coverage "while on duty,

HB 596 ._.___.________._____.___.___-_.______.__ 714, 718, 817

State Employees; provide funds for suggestion program, SR 38 --__------200, 222

State Employees; provide twenty-six pay periods,

SB 4 _______________________.________________.81, 89, 119, 123, 127, 1013, 1448

State Employees' Retirement System; change creditable

service, HB 81

_._-___..---_______---_____._--_.____.. .___._624, 628, 722

State Employees' Retirement System; continuity of pension

credit, SB 39

_____________________________ 96, 108

State Employees' Retirement System; credit to the blind, HB 20 ----713, 716, 816

State Employees' Retirement System; credit for legislative service,

city court employees, SB 24 ._.__..___.____._______________________,,.___--__93, 106

State Employees' Retirement System; creditable service, SB 40 __,_________._______96, 108

State Employees' Retirement System; legislators continue

membership, HB 68 ________________________________________423, 431, 465, 931, 1048, 1076, 1252

State Employees' Retirement System; primary

occupation, HB 82 _________,,_.,,____________________..__,,_.______. 800, 805, 895, 932, 1049, 1209

State Employees' Retirement System; trial judges and solicitors,

SB 30 ._______,,___---_---__.----___--____--__-_--_ 94, 107, 409, 441, 488

State Employment; committee to study conditions, SR 74 ______._578, 636, 1220, 1436

State Executive Department; joint secretary to schedule

hearings, HB 477

,,_----___._____,,_______.______..801, 807, 896, 1219, 1265

State Funds; allow increased retirement and disability benefits, SR 37 _200, 221

State Grants to Counties; for public purposes,

HB 777 ----------886, 894, 930, 1100, 1266, 1368, 1379, 1421, 1423, 1432, 1445

State Grants; defray costs of property evaluation,

certain counties, HB 279 ___-___,,_.__________.------____------__624, 629, 722, 1055, 1200

State Grants to Municipalities; public purposes,

HB 787 ______----__-918, 925, 1024, 1025, 1202, 1206, 1324, 1443

State Highway Authority; merge with Rural Roads

Authority, HB 448 ___.___._._._,,.___._____....___._.__.B75, 579, 637, 731, 997

State Highway Board; change procedure, certain

expenditures, SB 167 ___-_-___-__._______.___._--_ ____________ .____.__.. ____497, 584

State Highway Board; relating to lease rentals and

contracts, HB 445 ,,___,,. ________.-___________________________423, 428, 463, 822, 1056

State Highway Department; director's qualifications, SR 30 ______159, 175, 245

State Highway Department; director's salary,

HB 614 -_____..____.___..-....______...._........__-__-_.-..-____.._.._..1013, 1017, 1094, 1100, 1303

State Highway Department; purchase passenger-carrying

trucks, HB 437 ___._.._______________________________..___713, 717, 817, 822, 1056

State Highway Department; relating to federal grants,

HB 473 ___.___,,___.__-_______________._-__-_________._-_________________-____-_______.._625, 629, 723, 822, 1070

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State Highway Department; rights-of-way, federal parkway construction, HB 309 ..-..-__.--------------------422, 426, 462, 822, 1000
State Hospital Authority; change name, HB 347 ----------329, 335, 378, 730, 985

State Hospital Authority; increase amount of bonds

issued, HB 345 ----------------------------------------.328, 335, 378, 730, 984, 1347

State House of Representatives; reapportionment,

HB 328 -..--------...--------------------------299, 304, 342, 513, 688

State Labor Department; provide offices for Employment Security

Agency, HB 423 ..__..._____--_.----_-----__.....--.._._801, 807, 896, 1025, 1264

State Legislative Department of Criminal Investigation;

create, SB 179 ____------_--..._-.--_-------._.--------.627, 710, 721, 904, 978

State Liaison Office in Washington, D. C.; committee to study

feasibility, SR 27 __----------------------143, 1028, 1122, 1204, 1445, 1446, 1450

State Office Building Authority; change membership,

HB 346

...... -------_.._.....-_..329, 335, 378, 730, 985

State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority; change name and

membership, HB 349 _________--------------------.329, 336, 379, 730, 986

State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority; maximum bond

limit, HB 783 .__.___.--__.------1082, 1086, 1214, 1225, 1387, 1444

State Personnel Board; insurance plan for county health

board employees, HB 14 .___.____--------..--------__------..Ill, 116, 137, 409, 444, 626

State Planning and Programming Bureau; create, HB 106 ..___......_------_-..--_.------------.------.397, 401, 432, 512, 617
State Planning Committee on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice; create, HR 255 ..._._.__._._--------------1084, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430
State Properties Commission; grant easement, HR 238 __--.--..--.----_--_-----_---_--.-------1013, 1018, 1096, 1219, 1341
State Properties Control Code; procedures for lease instruments, SB 105 --_----_---_--_,,----_--------------_------------------236, 260
State Properties Control Commission; cancel lease on certain property, HR 267 __.----.._._____--___------_------------__-...,_.1083, 1085, 1213
State Properties; W & A Railroad, provide procedure for sale of, SB 92 ____---_--------------__.____.._--------.------._--------_ 171, 206
State Real Properties Commission; Senator Robert E. Lee, Jr. be member, SR 128 ....___........._---.--..------------._.----_----..........__.._ 1431, 1434
State Revenue Commissioner; change compensation, SB 189 .--__----_._-..--.---------------___..--.806, 895, 1026, 1123, 1204
State Revenue Commissioner; delay county tax reevaluation, SR 125 .......... ___.1434 State Revenue Department; compensation of tag agents,
SB 27 _----..____.....__---------------.-__.------.------..--.__.-.94, 107, 436, 482, 568 State Revenue Department; tobacco tax agents bear arms
and make arrests, HB 53 -__----.------_----..------------.197, 200, 222, 436, 487 State School Building Authority; change name, HB 352 __329, 336, 379, 731, 987 State Senate; composition, SR 46 ....--..------.281, 304, 592, 661, 708, 1207, 1450 State Senate; one additional Senator each from Fulton and
DeKalb counties, SR 47 _-_.-- ._-_------.------------..------_...__._--------_-.281, 305

Statesboro, City of; corporate limits, HB 769 -.------..913, 922, 1021, 1030, 1117 States Rights; endorse proposed amendment relating to schools, SR 136 ........1435 Statesville, Town of; reincorporate as City of,
HB 791 ______--______---_--____.--___--_--_-----.__. ______914, 922, 1022, 1098, 1228 Statham, City of; new charter, HB 168 _--_------------------.214, 218, 242, 289, 312

Stationary Engineers and Firemen; create examining board,

SB 139 ._-..----------------

.......----____332, 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

Steam Locomotive; relative to the "General", HR 124 _______......._.__....._. 397, 405, 435, 467, 556, 626, 953, 1264, 1299, 1303, 1446

Stephens County; commissioners' terms, HB 564 ..._________493, 502, 588, 593, 652

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Stephens County; election of board of education,

HB 669 -_--_----------- ---------------882, 889, 926, 931, 1036

Stephens County; fire protection districts, HR 119 ---------280, 283, 306, 307, 543

Stephens County; ordinary's compensation,

HB 369 ------ _-------------------,,-__-------------__298, 303, 342, 343, 388

Stephens County; sheriff's salary, HB 370 --------------------298, 303, 342, 343, 389

Stephens, Mr. Byron A.; compensate, HR 31 --------------917, 924, 1023, 1025, 1129

Stephens, Mrs. Elizabeth; compensate,

HR 32 --_--_,,--------______----___--------917, 924, 1023, 1351, 1388, 1431, 1435

Stewart County; superior court clerk's salary, HB 655 --.-711, 718, 818, 821, 908

Still, Honorable John F.; commend, SR 103 ------------------------1005, 1072, 1074

Stockbridge, City of; corporate limits, HB 693 ----------------797, 810, 898, 903, 940

Stockbridge, City of; mayor's term, HB 692 -----------------797, 810, 898, 903, 940

Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; additional judge,

HB 518 --------------------------------------------885, 888, 926, 1026, 1411

Stone Mountain Memorial Association; commend, HR 303 ....__--__,,__1208, 1435

Stone Mountain Memorial Association; maximum bond

limit, HB 588 --------------------------------------.-918, 924, 1024, 1025, 1199

Strip Mining Operations Study Committee; create,

HR 86 -------.----------------------------------1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1378, 1447

Sumter County; commissioners' compensation,

HB 161 ----------------------------------------168, 173, 208, 289, 310

Sumter County; treasurer's compensation, HB 162 ___----169, 173, 208, 246, 270

Sunday Business Activities Act; create, HB 468----451, 455, 508, 1026, 1313, 1442

Superior Court Clerks; office location, HB 553 ---- 915, 920, 1020, 1097, 1266, 1442

Superior Court Judges; raise court reporters' salaries,

HB 496 ---- _---------- _ _---------- -- _--------496, 499, 585, 593, 647

Superior Court Judges of Atlanta Judicial Circuit; receive volumes

from State Librarian, HR 52 ----------------_----915, 922, 1022, 1097, 1335

Superior Court Judges Emeritus; credit for military service, HB 69--_713, 716, 816

Superior Court Judges Emeritus; grant credit for military service,

SB 31 _...______..-- ---_---------.--------------94, 107, 409, 432, 488

Superior Court Judges Emeritus; serve in any judicial circuit,

SB 113 ---- .-------------------------- 257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1350, 1376, 1449

Superior Court Judges Emeritus; serve in certain counties, payment,

SB 112 __. ----.----

257, 284, 436, 485, 568, 1349, 1449

Superior Courts; judges emeritus, manner of service, SB 163 --.----------.462, 506

Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; judges emeritus, salaries,

SB 36 --------------------------------95, 108, 514, 610, 707, 1411, 1423, 1448

Supreme Court; justices emeritus, manner of service, SB 163 _------------452, 506

Swainsboro City Court; change name, HB 672 ............792, 815, 902, 931, 1038, 1208

Swainsboro, City of; corporate limits, HB 752 ---- - 913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1115

Sycamore, City of; corporate limits, HB 809-------.--1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1356

Sylvania-Screven County Airport Authority; create,

HB 825 -------.------------,,------------------1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1360

Sylvester, City of; city court jurisdiction, HB 261...------.232, 237, 261, 289, 314

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Tag Agents, State Revenue Department; compensation, SB 27 .---------------------------..------------------94, 107, 436, 482, 568
Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; superior court judges emeritus, compensation, HB 770 ___.--------_-------------..------.887, 893, 930, 1030, 1117
Tattnall County; coroner's compensation, HB 31......----.------ 85, 88, 98, 149, 153 Tattnall County; ordinary's salary, HB 575------ .---------.572, 579, 637, 642, 736 Tattnall County; superior court clerk's salary, HB 30--- ---- 85, 88, 98, 209, 227

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Taxation; State, counties and municipalities, committee to study, SR 134----.1440 Tax Credit; employee training program, SB 197 __.-------- .--..._...----------1344 Tax Information; furnish information to other states,
SB 67 --..--------------------------------133, 147, 436, 484, 488, 1207, 1448 Tax Returns; time for filing, certain counties, HB 89----327, 333, 376, 590, 703 Tax Structure, State; committee to study, SR 121 ____----..--------.1345, 1352, 1378 Taylor County; deputy sheriff's salary, HB 503 ----.------448, 457, 510, 821, 907 Taylor County Small Claims Court; create, HB 312-..--- 325, 334, 377, 821, 905 Teachers' Retirement; allow contribution after age 65, HB 60-------397, 401, 432,
569, 931 Teachers' Retirement; continued contributions after age 65, SB 15----------86, 97 Teachers' Retirement; leave of absence to study, SB 14--------85, 96, 514, 610, 707 Teachers' Retirement; minimum benefit for certain members,
SB 35 -----__-.-._____..-____.____._-_.--.------_-__--.-- ...95, 108, 931 Teachers' Retirement; $5 minimum floor for service, SB 34 ----------------95, 108 Teachers' Retirement; provide for aged and incapacitated teachers,
HB 87 ---------_.------------,,----___------------------.--------1082, 1086, 1213 Teachers' Retirement System; appoint additional member,
HB 713 -.------------------------- ------------------.1082, 1086, 1213, 1223, 1374 Teachers; statewide tenure law, SB 29 --------------_--------_.----------------94, 107 Teaching Profession; rights and privileges, HB 41--.714, 720, 819, 1029, 1159, 1441 Telephone Center, State Senate; commend ladies, SR 84 ------------...------1005 Telfair County; provide for selection of auditor, HB 97-----141, 145, 162, 209, 227 Tenant; prohibit disputing landlord's title, HB 273 ---- 575, 578, 636, 1097, 1263 Terrapins, Diamondback; regulate capturing or killing,
HB 513 .._.--.___-.-------.__--.-.._..---.------------------626, 630, 723, 932, 1056 Terrell County; consolidate tax offices, HB 1-----.. 58, 82, 90, 119, 120, 122, 129 Thomas County; commissioners' salaries, HB 500----------448, 457, 510, 513, 603 Thomas County; sheriff's salary, HB 359 --------------.------298, 302, 341, 343, 387 Thomaston, City of; mayor and council grant, limit franchises,
HB 552 ----------------------------_----------------...--492, 501, 587, 642, 735 Thomaston Office Building Authority; change name,
HB 551 -----.-----.----.__-----------------492, 501, 587, 642, 735 Thomasville City Court; judge's salary, HB 358 ------------.297, 302, 341, 343, 387 Thomasville, City of; commissioners' and mayor's salaries,
HB 363 _.._--_- -_-._.-------- ------_---------------298, 303, 342, 343, 387 Thomasville, City of; grant easement, HR 260.. --...-1083, 1085, 1213, 1219, 1373 Thomasville, City of; solicitor's salary, HB 361 ----------------.298, 302, 341, 343 Thomasville, City of; solicitor's salary, HB 364 ----------.-298, 303, 342, 343, 388 Thomasville, City of; tax rate for school operation, HB 122-.....___...__ 279, 282, 305,
343, 382 Thompson, Congressman S. Fletcher; commend, SR 129 ----------------------1434 Tidwell, Honorable Charles E.; wish speedy recovery, SR 56----------------..--365 Tift County; sheriff's office personnel, salaries, HB 434.___...._.. 399, 403, 433, 599 Time; exempt Georgia from uniform time, SB 8 ----_.----------...-.81, 90, 150, 153,
156, 177, 182, 400, 564, 567, 610, 1082, 1119, 1210, 1254, 1388, 1407, 1448 Tobacco Tax; amend law relating to sale of cigars and cigarettes,
HB 52 -.-_---------------------------------------------------.197, 200, 222, 436, 487 Tobacco Tax Agents, Revenue Department; relating to arrests
and arms bearing, HB 53 ..-------------------.-----..197, 200, 222, 436, 487 Toombs County; commissioners' compensation, HB 681 -----796, 809, 898, 931, 1036 Tourism in Georgia; committee to study, SR 64 --------.--------453, 506, 1220, 1436 Traffic on Highways; amend relative to right-side driving,
SB 103 --------------------.-------218, 242, 245, 290, 322, 1208, 1248, 1449 Traffic Safety Study Committee; create, HR 79 _. 1012, 1017, 1095, 1220, 1426
Transportation, Public; passengers for hire, define terms, HB 341 .-------_._.-_...--_.------.-----------__..------398, 402, 433, 644, 984

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Transportation, Public; planning commissions, define terms, HB 337 --------.----------------------------------------398, 402, 432, 644, 752
Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund; create, SB 30 ---- ----__.-.-----------------.,, .----. 94, 107, 409, 441, 488
Trial Procedure; postpone effective date, HB 194 ----------.236, 238, 261, 344, 389 Troup County; certain officials' salaries, HB 269---- ------233, 238, 262, 289, 316 Troup County; civil and criminal court judge's compensation,
HB 264 _______----_--_--_----------------.------..------ 233, 237, 261, 289, 315 Troup County; coroner's compensation, HB 265 ------------233, 238, 261, 289, 316 Truck Brokers; agricultural products, repeal act creating,
HB 428 ------------.---------------- ._____--------------..450, 455, 508, 592, 1055 Turpin, Billy E.; compensate, HR 45 --------._..------------. 802, 812, 900, 1025, 1131 Tybee, Town of; voting hours in municipal elections,
HB 284 __...----_-----.-.._.--.-------_--------_--------234, 239, 262, 307, 349

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Unemployment Compensation Law; amend, abolish Board of

Review, SB 173

_.------..._.._.---------------....----------------627, 720

Union County; sheriff's salary, HB 816 --------------.--1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1357

Uniform Commercial Code; amend relating to negotiable instruments,

HB 48 --..-,,-----.------..--_--_..-.--_--_----------112, 116, 137, 288, 323

Uniform Traffic Act; amend relative to right-side driving,

SB 103 ...--.....----.------------------------.218, 242, 245, 290, 322, 1208, 1248, 1449

Union High School "Yellow Jackets"; commend, SR 117 ------------------.----. 1212

United States Flag; abuse of, provide penalty,

HB 626 __..---------------------------- --__.__.--------- . 802, 808, 897, 1027, 1173

University of Georgia; appreciation for open house, HR 96--_.------------157, 164

University System Building Authority; change name,

HB 351 ..._..-_--.-...._----_----------------------------.. 329, 336, 379, 731, 986

University System Study Committee; create, SR 113----.-------1211, 1220, 1438

Upson County; commissioners to sell certain property,

HB 554 --_.._----__ __--------..----.-....------.----...--_.._..492, 501, 587, 642, 735

Upson County; law library, HB 650 --------------------------492, 501, 587, 642, 734

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Valdosta City Court; change name, HB 675 _..._-------- --....795, 808, 897, 903, 937 Valdosta City Court; change name and method of selecting judge
and solicitor, HB 371 __--_------------_----------_.--------325, 337, 379 Valdosta, City of; corporate limits, HB 334 .--------_------_ 297, 301, 340, 343, 385 Valdosta, City of; provide for absentee ballots, HB 338 __.- 297, 301, 340, 821, 905 Valdosta, City of--Lowndes County; contract on tax matters,
HB 339 -_,,--.....,,...--_------------.----_----------------.. 297, 301, 340, 343, 385 Veterans; cost of care in State institution, SB 133 ----..331, 375, 641, 1045, 1074,
1445, 1449 Veterans; relating to State civil service preference,
SR 36 .----------------.------.--..--------.------199, 221, 469, 551, 619, 1445, 1450 Veterans, Disabled; automobile license tags, SB 94...--------199, 221, 590, 697, 707,
1207, 1448 Veterans, Disabled; automobile license tags, SB 145 ----...----------.--400, 431 Veterans, Disabled; extend homestead exemption, SR 35------------------199, 221 Veterans, Disabled; extend homestead exemption, SB 93 _.._------------_..----.198, 220 Veterans, Disabled; income tax deductions, SB 25 _--_------_------------.93, 106, 161 Veterans, Disabled; relating to homestead exemption,
HB 801 --.-.._..-..._-.----------.--------------------1010, 1016, 1027, 1093, 1265

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Vidalia, City of; corporate limits, HB 782 ---------- --1008, 1015, 1094, 1098, 1227 Vienna, City of; corporate limits, HB 344 ----------------326, 335, 378, 408, 438 Villa Rica, City of; corporate limits, HB 486 ..------------..-447, 456, 509, 593, 646 Vocational Education; commemorate, HR 150 --------------------------_-__280 Voluntary Prayer; encourage students and others, SR 45 --.--.-- 281, 304, 468, 488
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Wagering Occupational Tax Stamp, Federal; amend law, SB 134 -_____----------..____ ____--------_--------------331, 375, 437, 486, 569
Wakefield, Mr. Robert; compensate, HR 69----1013, 1016, 1094, 1351, 1392, 1443 Walker County; city court judge's expense allowance,
HB 598 -.--.--_---.....----------------_-------- 573, 582, 639, 821, 907 Walker County City Court; solicitor's expense allowance,
SB 81 -----.-_-----_------------159, 174, 209, 226, 230, 497, 561, 1448 Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority; create,
HB 605 ----___------..---..----------..----.795, 808, 897, 903, 1037, 1209 Wallace, Governor and Mr.; escort committee, HR 173 ----_.____._ ..---------- 369, 370 Ware County; coroner's fees, HB 815 ---- __......_ _____ -1078, 1089, 1215, 1224, 1357 Warner Robins City Court; change name, HB 658 ..___,,.__ 711, 718, 818, 1098, 1226 Warner Robins, City of; corporate limits, HB 712 ._.__ 913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1113 Warren County; salary of certain officials, HB 479____...___.446, 455, 508, 512, 600 Washington County Public Works Camp; warden's salary,
HB 559 ---------------------------_. ..----..---- 493, 502, 588, 593, 650 Washington County; sheriff's compensation, HB 166.___.._.__..194, 201, 222, 246, 270 Washington County; tax commissioner, assistants, HB 159_________ .--168, 173, 208,
246, 269 Water; mineral, sales of, HB 257 __..-----------------------886, 888, 926, 1055, 1174 Water Resources Planning and Coordinating Act; create, HB 397---...-714, 716, 816 Watson, Honorable James W. "Billy"; commend, SR 112 _._.___.._._1084, 1204, 1348 Waycross, City of; increase school tax limit, HB 730 _....__ 884, 891, 928, 931, 1043 Wayne County; sheriff and deputies' salaries, HB 732 884, 891, 928, 1223, 1364 Weapons used in crime; authorize confiscation,
HB 58 ____..___-.._._--......... ___-_._____....-_.____----.----.713, 716, 816, 1097, 1250, 1343 Webb, Senator Julian; elected president pro tempore _.____. ..______.______....._______..,,_____7 Webster County; ordinary's salary, HB 442 .____.....__............ 421, 428, 463, 466, 518 Webster County; superior court clerk attend ordinary court,
HB 443 -------.----.----.-.---------. -----.399, 403, 434, 436, 474 Wesberry, Senator James P., remarks .._.__..._.._-..._.._.__------._.---------..--__..___ 14 Wesley, Mr. Robert Hammond, Sr.; compensate, HR 179- 803, 814, 902, 1025, 1144 Western & Atlantic Railroad; accept Southern Railway Company bid
to lease, SR 73 - .____....-...._..___.___._____ .____...... .. ..._...__.__......_--_....- -- 577, 613, 636 Western & Atlantic Railroad; accept Southern Railway lease,
HR 25 .._...-.-. 280, 284, 306, 757, 949, 1061, 1253 Western & Atlantic Railroad; provide procedure for sale of, SB 92--... ....171, 206 West Point, City of; authorize sale of property, HB 446 _,,... 399, 404, 434, 436, 475 Whitehall, Town of; repeal charter, HB 517 __....... _. ....--....449, 459, 511, 513, 606 Wholesale Liquor Control Act, Georgia; moneys therefrom be ap
propriated to schools, SR 42 ... -- ..__.____...._._--...... ._...._..______.____.... _______...-236, 260 Wilkes County; commissioners' terms, HB 460 _....... .__.___.419, 429, 464, 466, 520 Wilkes County; sheriff's salary, HB 461 ------.....___.... .-- 420, 429, 464, 466, 520 Williams, John K. (Jack) ; express condolences in passing, SR 29 --..._...--_.__...148 Williams, Mr. Willie; compensate, HR 193 ......... ....._____..... 803, 814, 902, 1025, 1145 Williamson, Town of; terms and election of councilmen,
HB 190 ___.__------_.----_______._.----.....__._..-__.........___......_.........196, 203, 224, 246, 271 Wills, Mutual; provide express statement, SB 58 ------..... 115, 136, 163, 209, 213,
1013, 1068, 1448

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Wills, Probate of; acknowledgement of 18 year olds, SB 54 _--_._.----_______--114, 136 Wills; settlement between all parties by ordinary, SB 115 _______----257, 285, 467,
550, 568, 917, 1001, 1205 Wilson, Mr. Howell S.; compensate, HR 88 --------------495, 504, 589, 1025, 1136 Women; provide for equal pay with men, labor commissioner enforce,
HB 653 ___--------_--___-_----________.----------886, 889, 926, 1028, 1198, 1206, 1312 Workmen's Compensation; change amount in certain cases, SB 96--_--__199, 221 Workmen's Compensation; change relating to total incapacity, SB 98----217, 241 Workmen's Compensation; coverage for county education board
employees, HB 510 _------------------_ 625, 630, 723, 1029, 1174 Workmen's Compensation Laws; committee to study,
HR 228 ---------_----------------------1011, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1409, 1443, 1447 Workmen's Compensation; relating to employer and third party rights,
SB 97 -----------------------------_------------__------__---216, 241 Worth County; ordinary's compensation, HB 207 --.---- 196, 203, 224, 246, 265, 330 Worth County; superior court clerk's salary, HB 208--197, 204, 225, 246, 266, 330 Worth County; tax offices, consolidate, HB 206------...196, 203, 224, 307, 346, 400

Y

Yaughn, Mr. Berry; compensate, HR 64 ------.._._._.. 1081, 1091, 1217, 1351, 1396 Yaughn, Mrs. Ethel Roberts Berry; compensate, HR 65--------.. 1081, 1091, 1217,
1351, 1390 Years Support; filing of appraiser's return, HB 25------.103, 105, 118, 823, 998,
1253, 1313 Young, Honorable James E.; express appreciation, SR 104 _--_._.....--_,,----------1006 Youth Development Centers; construction of chapels, SR 126 ...__.._------.....--.1434

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PART II

SENATE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

SB 1--Legislation; fiscal explanation of expenditures--_____ 80, 89, 176, 246,

253, 1367, 1405,1448

SB 2--Motor Vehicles; exempt certain vehicles from ad

valorem taxation ------. .........-....-..- 80, 89, 468

SB 3--Hospital Authorities; compensation of members ........ 80, 89, 109, 122,

138

SB 4--State Employees; provide twenty-six pay

periods __...-- ....---.------------_.----81, 89, 119, 123, 127, 1013, 1448

SB 5--Georgia College Council; create........---... . ...--_._--.--81, 89, 469, 1067

SB 6--Property Taxes; county tax digests equalization __------------81, 89

SB 7--Greenville, City of; create new charter....... 81, 89, 148, 150, 155, 165,

255, 275

SB 8--Time; exempt Georgia from uniform time ..... 81, 90, 150, 153, 156,

177, 182, 400, 564, 567, 610, 1082, 1119, 1210, 1254, 1388, 1407, 1448

SB 9--Optometry, Practice of; amend Code relating to ........ 81, 90, 245, 289,

322

SB 10--Motor Vehicles; certificate of title, exempt certain

vehicles --

____

82, 90, 164, 178, 182, 1071, 1448

SB 11--General Assembly; provide expense allowance

for members ...._.....--_........_....----_...._..._...--._._...--....._...82, 90, 149, 155

SB 12--Interstate Compact on Mental Health; Georgia be

party to ....__..._..._.._._........................._..._._----..._____......._.........--82, 90, 823

SB 13--State Department of Public Safety; qualifications

of Director --------------____._.__.___.___...------.------.82, 90, 99, 126, 127

SB 14--Teachers' Retirement; leave of absence to study ____85, 96, 514, 610, 707

SB 15--Teachers' Retirement; continued contributions

after age 65 ---- -- ..---------_----........_--_...__._._......___..----_..86, 97

SB 16--Law Students, Third-Year; render services to

indigents .............__...------.------------86, 97, 226, 249, 253, 1348, 1448

SB 17--Georgia Government Documents Act; create ---- 86, 97, 244, 272, 275

SB 18--Public Records; inspection of _.------------------.------------86, 97

SB 19--Atlanta, City of; police department pensions ........--...._.----__._--.86, 97

SB 20--Fulton County; employee pensions, refunds ---- 87, 97, 912, 931, 1031,

1074, 1346, 1448

SB 21--Fulton County; teachers' retirement, increase benefits ----.--87, 98

SB 22--Fulton County; amend employees' pension

plan ----_.------------..87, 98, 161, 912, 931, 1034, 1074, 1349, 1371, 1448

SB 23--Municipalities; extend grants to -.... 93, 106, 176, 248, 253, 918, 1448

SB 24--State Employees' Retirement System; credit for

legislative service, city court employees --_--------_.--._------ 93, 106

SB 25--Veterans, Disabled; income tax deductions --.----------93, 106, 161

SB 26--National Memorial Day; legal holiday ------93, 106, 138, 139, 178

SB 27--State Revenue Department; compensation of tag

agents _.__._------------_------....--------..-94, 107, 436, 482, 568

SB 28--County Officials; indictment for malfeasance --._.------_ 94, 107, 161

SB 29--Schools, Public; statewide tenure law for personnel --------94, 107

SB 30--State Employees' Retirement System; trial judges and

solicitors ----__--------_..--._.---- .._.... ....... ------__.... 94, 107, 409, 441, 488

SB 31--Superior Court Judges Emeritus; grant credit for

military service --------..--------_..--------_...----94, 107, 409, 442, 488

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SB 32--Fulton County; employees' pensions----------------------.---------94, 107 SB 33--Atlanta Criminal Court; judges and solicitors,
salaries --,,.._______--..95, 107, 642, 731, 752, 794, 834, 1006, 1207, 1448 SB 34--Teachers' Retirement; five dollar minimum floor for
service .___--.----_--._,,._--______------..._._..____...._..____._95, 108 SB 35--Teachers' Retirement; minimum benefit for certain
members ------.--.----..----..------.-------- __..._..--.--__..__---- 95, 108, 931 SB 36--Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; judges emeritus,
salaries ..... --------------------95, 108, 514, 610, 707, 1411, 1423, 1448 SB 37--Atlanta Judicial Circuit; solicitor general
salary ______......--..____---------------- 95, 108, 512, 594, 707, 1079, 1448 SB 38--Pulton County; civil court judges' salaries ........95, 108, 512, 596, 707,
1349, 1448 SB 39--State Employees' Retirement System; continuity
of pension credit --...,,.------,,..._----._..__..-_------._--.._.------._.96, 108 SB 40--State Employees' Retirement System; creditable service------96, 108 SB 41--Compact for Education; Georgia be party to ___----------104, 117 SB 42--Crime Prevention; indemnify private citizens
injured -___.--__------------.--104, 117, 591, 657, 756, 1350, 1400, 1448 SB 43--Local Affairs Office; create _._.----__-_.--_.__.--.----------....104, 117 SB 44--Collection Agencies; licensing and regulations of ----.--...--..105, 117 SB 45--Fire Bombs; control ------------------105, 117, 163, 179, 182, 1346, 1448 SB 46--Drugs; regulate use ------------113, 134, 409, 475, 568, 1208, 1248, 1448 SB 47--Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority; members'
compensation _------____---- 113, 135, 149, 151, 155, 165, 299, 322 SB 48--Minimum Foundation Program for Education; change
local contribution __--------------___--------.--------113, 135, 514 SB 49--Pistol Licenses; ordinaries' fees for issuance ----_------_----113, 135 SB 50--Pistol Licenses; ordinaries determine period covered --....113, 135, 163,
179. 182 SB 51--Pistol Licenses; provide for bond payment by licensee --.114, 135, 163,
180. 182 SB 52--Mentally 111; provide preference for spouse as guardian ________ 114, 135 SB 53--Guardian; provide legal counsel for ward ......114, 135, 176, 211, 213,
1444, 1448 SB 54--Minors; acknowledgement of 18 year olds for probate
of wills ----__-----_...----_---_----.-------.---..-.---------114, 136 SB 55--Administrators; compensation upon dismissal --.--------_----114, 136 SB 56--Sale of Land; administrators at private sale ----_------------115, 136 SB 57--Dispossessory Warrants; relating to property removed ----.--.115, 136 SB 58--Wills, Mutual; provide express statement ---- 115, 136, 163, 209, 213,
1013, 1068, 1448
SB 59--Executor; disposition of income during administration period ___....------..._.---- .__..... 115, 136, 163, 209, 213, 1013, 1069, 1448
SB 60--Northeastern Judicial Circuit; court reporter's salary ......._.--------------.._.-.--_...... 131, 146, 176, 210, 213, 916, 1448
SB 61--Minors, Incompetents; dispense with guardian in certain cases -- --._.._....... 132, 146, 287, 317, 364, 1349, 1382, 1448
SB 62--Personal Property, Recovery of; regarding bail required ----------_--------...--------..--...-.....132, 146, 287, 318, 364
SB 63--Intestate Decedent; provide for payment of assets less than $1000 ---------- -.---..-..----.---..._....--------------- 132, 146
SB 64--Motor Vehicles; taxation at time of tag purchase and registration ......_----------.._.._......_.. .........----.._.__........------ ..----.132, 146
SB 65--Child Abandonment; felony ____... 132, 147, 176, 210, 213, 1346, 1448

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SB 66--State Agencies; provide reimbursable technical services to local governments ......._._.....--.......--...........___________--.._._......_ 132, 147

SB 67--Revenue Commissioner, State; tax information to other states --...- --__-_.__.--....------... 133, 147, 436, 484, 488, 1207, 1448

SB 68--Persons, Businesses Displaced by State Programs; equitable treatment __..-- --.... ...... _--___..._--...._..----.----133, 147, 244

SB 69--Department of Community Development; create .__._...------ 133, 147 SB 70--Polk County Water Authority; create ....... 142, 160, 209, 226, 230, 712,
1448

SB 71--Polk County Board of Education; certain members' terms ------------142, 160, 307, 345, 395, 712, 1425, 1432, 1441, 1448

SB 72--Criminal Cases, Court of Appeals; assignment requirements ------------._..............142, 160, 176, 211, 213, 1207, 1448
SB 73--Public Buildings; accessible to physically

handicapped .

----.----------------.142, 160, 245, 273, 275

SB 74--Honesty Code; State employees and officials ... 143, 161, 823, 987, 1006

SB 75--Ocean Science Center of the Atlantic Authority; create ..............................---- 143, 161, 245, 276, 294, 688, 691, 708

SB 76--Candidates by Nomination Petition; pay costs incurred ---_---------.--------- -- 158, 174, 244, 273, 278, 294, 322
SB 77--Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Temporary; for military personnel ---,,..-- ------------..---- 158, 174, 308, 353, 364
SB 78--Campaign Contributions, Expenditures; report and regulate ----..-----....----. ... -- ---------...--.....158, 174

SB 79--Judges, Court Personnel; attend educational institutes .---..158, 174, 436, 484, 568
SB 80--Adoption; mother's consent if father fails to support --------... ..------158, 174, 287, 319, 364, 949, 950, 1343, 1448

SB 81--Walker County City Court; solicitor's expense allowance ....-...------...------.159, 174, 209, 226, 230, 497, 561, 1448
SB 82--Municipalities, New; boundary limitations with existing

municipalities --..-------------159, 175, 244, 274, 294, 420, 1448 SB 83--State Employees; Attorney General defend in certain
cases -- -----..-- .... -- .....___._______._----169, 205 SB 84--Northeastern Judicial Circuit; provide additional
judge .............._-----------------...169, 205, 226, 252, 253, 916, 1448 SB 85--Highway and Traffic Safety Coordination Act of 1967;
create ---- --..---.-- -----.,, 169, 205, 264, 292, 322, 1207, 1448 SB 86--Banking Law, Georgia; redefine "bank office" and "bank
facility" ._.-._..........-- ..--..----....._____169, 205, 308, 360, 366 SB 87--County Employees, Salaried; prohibit receiving of
fees .-- ..-.---------------------------------- -........_..___.170, 205, 244 SB 88--Audit; all funds expended by State Legislative Branch _...170, 205 SB 89--Counties and Municipalities; uniform standards for
audits ............ .-..--....--..-.--170, 206, 513, 614, 707, 1420, 1421, 1448

SB 90--State Departments and Agencies; annual financial report .--170, 206

SB 91--Real Estate, Brokers and Salesmen; regulate .----170, 206, 288, 607, 707

SB 92--Western and Atlantic Railroad; provide procedure for sale of -------..-.---_.---------------....... ----....__--.....---171, 206

SB 93--Disabled Veterans; extend homestead exemption _______________....198, 220

SB 94--Disabled Veterans; automobile license tags.----199, 221, 590, 697, 707,

1207, 1448

SB 95--Crawfordville, City of; create new charter .....199, 221, 307, 345, 395

SB 96--Workmen's Compensation; change amount in certain cases --.199, 221

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SB 97--Workmen's Compensation; relating to employer and third

party rights ......__..-....__.....____..-..____.______-...____.__.__.--__.--__.._____------ 216, 241

SB 98--Workmen's Compensation; change relating to total

incapacity __________________________________________._..____,,..--....____................._......_.._217, 241

SB 99--Public Records, Inspection of; certain records

exempt __..-_------------ ---- .........217, 241, 513, 614, 707, 1349, 1448

SB 100--Georgia Health Code; change appellate procedure -217, 242, 513,

615, 707

SB 101--State Department of Public Health; fees charged for

records ._.____....____...,,.__..........__............. 217, 242, 513, 615, 707, 1349, 1449

SB 102--Atlanta, City of; mayor and aldermen's salaries --_,,._.--199, 212, 221

SB 103--Uniform Traffic Act; amend relative to right-side

driving _ __

_ 218, 242, 245, 290, 322, 1208, 1248, 1449

SB 104--Banks; holding companies, eliminate certain provisions -- 236, 260, 308,

443 SB 105--State Properties Control Code; procedures for lease

instruments ---------.-- ---____.-- ,,----- --236, 260

SB 106--Alcoholic Beverages; regulate wholesale transactions _____ 238, 260

SB 107--Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committee, Senate and House;

composition .----236, 260, 288, 351, 411, 418, 561, 619, 1346, 1447, 1449

SB 108--Motor Vehicles; annual operating licensing fees, certain

vehicles -.....___._.___....___._._._____-__.______._._....____........................__..__.____. ._256, 284

SB 109--Motor Vehicles, Trucks; operating and licensing fees ......256, 284, 468,

SB 110--County Boards of Health; filling of membership

1049, 1074

vacancies __,,___..___..._ ._-...__.........._....__. 256, 284, 436, 484, 568, 1445, 1449

SB 111--Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority; publication of

activities .. .. .

_

_ 257, 284, 307, 409, 445

SB 112--Superior Court Judges Emeritus; serve in certain counties,

payment ----_.----.--------_,,.---- 257, 284, 436, 485, 568, 1349, 1449

SB 113--Superior Court Judges Emeritus; serve in any judicial circuit -.------___----__--------257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1350, 1376, 1449

SB 114--Sales Tax, Georgia; exempt food in private secondary schools _----..-------------------- 257, 285, 436, 485, 568, 1346, 1449

SB 115--Wills; settlement between all parties by ordinary --.----257, 285, 467,

550, 568, 917, 1001, 1205

SB 116--School Buses; State purchase on bid basis ----_____------------258, 285

SB 117--Georgia Insurance Code; relating to contents of policies __..258, 285

SB 118--Dentistry; conditional licenses for non-resident

dentists _-_----------.--_--------.----258, 285, 641, 742, 872, 1445, 1449

SB 119--Macon, City of; relating to wards -----258, 285, 307, 344, 395, 557,

567, 568, 1062, 1072, 1449 SB 120--Motor Vehicles Operators; punishment for drunk driving ....281, 304

SB 121--Reapportionment, State Senate; senatorial

districts ._____..___..___.....___....__..281, 304, 592, 664, 707, 1388, 1406, 1449

SB 122--Revenue Bond Law; change maturity date of bonds __...___.....___ 300, 339

SB 123--Augusta, City Council; members succeed themselves ..__....300, 339, 343

SB 124--Airports, Public; access to by private aircraft . 300, 339, 512, 616,

619

SB 125--Primary Elections; unopposed candidate certified as party

nominee __________......................_ -- ------------------__-_____.300, 340

SB 126--Fulton County; commissioners' compensation _____ 300, 340, 1098, 1101,

1204, 1367, 1372, 1449

SB 127--City Managers; compensation, certain counties --_ 300, 340, 512, 595,

708, 1445, 1449

SB 128--Public Defender; create office ------ _----__ 301, 340, 728, 918

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SB 129--Radio Common Carriers; Public Service Commission

control ..--._-- ----..--_._-.__ ----.__.------330, 374, 468

SB 130--Ad Valorem Tax; municipalities use county tax evaluations -- 331, 374

SB 131--Sales Tax; exemptions for manufacture of tangible personal

property

_ __,,_____...______..._... --

____------------ 331, 374

SB 132--Sales Tax; option on lessees of tangible personal property _ 331, 375

SB 133--Veterans; cost of care in State institution -------- 331, 375, 641, 1045,

1074, 1445, 1449

SB 134--Gambling Tax Stamp, Federal; amend law --.. 331, 375, 437, 486, 569 SB 135--Georgia Milk Commission; prohibit setting retail
milk prices _,,-_.-- ...._. _______-_...__------____.------...._. 332, 375

SB 136--Macon, City of; convey Franklin Street to Georgia Power Company _----_.----_.______________ 332, 375, 408, 437, 488, 798, 1449

SB 137--Fulton County; plumbers and steamfitters, examinations _____ 332, 375, 435, 469, 569, 798, 1449

SB 138--Fulton County; master electricians, examinations ----_ 332, 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

SB 139--Stationary Engineers and Firemen; create examining

board ___--------_____------_----332, 376, 435, 470, 569, 799, 1449

SB 140--Motor Fuel; State agencies purchase on bid basis _-._.__--. 371, 405

SB 141--History of Negro Race; include in school curriculum ----.----371, 405

SB 142--Bonds, Contracts with Counties; one security by

contractor __.._. _________________________..._.._.371, 405, 514, 616, 708, 1348, 1449

SB 143--Public Meetings; State, county, municipal meetings be

public ---------------------- _ _

,,____----___371, 405, 823, 993, 1006

SB 144--Athens-Clarke County Charter Commission; to study government consolidation --------------------371, 405, 435, 470, 569, 799, 873, 1007

SB 145--Veterans, Disabled; automobile license tags--......------___------400, 431 SB 146--Dawson County; ordinary's salary ___..___..._400, 431, 466, 515, 619, 798,
1449 SB 147--Evans County; secretarial assistant for tax
commissioner _____.--------._----_,,._----.400, 431, 466, 515, 619, 799, 1449 SB 148--Jury Duty; exempt certain persons --.424, 460, 591, 698, 756, 1367,
1405, 1449 SB 149--Insurance; relating to cancellation of policies.-------------.--.. 424, 460 SB 150--County Employees; salaried employees receive no
fees __.-- ,,..__.___--.._--.__.._._.---------- 424, 460, 466, 516, 619, 1444, 1449 SB 151--Georgia Election Code; regulate municipal elections ___.....424, 460, 624,
953, 1074 SB 152--Motor Vehicles, Ad Valorem Taxes; classification _----_____.425, 460 SB 153--Baldwin County; establish small claims court ...... .-- 451, 505, 606 SB 154--Sporting, Entertainment Events; regulate ----.451, 505, 591, 699, 756 SB 155--DeKalb County; establish local government study
commission _...--------..----._._.----------...__________. ----.________451, 505 SB 156--DeKalb County; referendum for county manager --------------451, 505 SB 157--DeKalb County; referendum for selecting commissioners _.__ 451, 505 SB 158--Barrow County; referendum for school consolidation __--. 452, 505, 512,

596, 708, 917, 1449 SB 159--Motor Fuel, Kerosene; licensing, exempt certain persons -- ___452, 505 SB 160--Garnishments; default judgment, failure to answer __..._..._____....452, 506 SB 161--State Department of Probation; director's
salary ______..___._.._.. ___.____452, 506, 592, 700, 742, 756, 1348, 1369, 1449

SB 162--Baker County; commissioners' compensation ----__452, 506, 593, 644, 756, 1009, 1449

SB 163--Judges Emeritus, Supreme, Appellate, Superior Courts; manner of service --___----------------.------_------_--__----_452, 506

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SB 164--Baker County; sheriff salary ....... .......................453, 506, 593, 645, 756, 1009, 1449
SB 165--State Board of Cosmetology; additional inspector --.....497, 584, 641, 743, 872, 1346, 1449
SB 166--Political Subdivisions; social security coverage for employees ........_._._._...__........____..__....497, 514, 584, 700, 756, 1207, 1449
SB 167--State Highway Board; change procedure, certain expenditures ,,..--.--.....-...--..----_...__--___.____._.-_____....___-..___---____,,.-497, 584
SB 168--Internal Revenue Services, U. S.; registration of liens __ 576, 635, 933, 1045, 1074, 1348, 1379, 1449
SB 169--Georgia Health Code; amend relative to hospital construction taxes ,,-...-.. 577, 635, 934, 1074, 1345, 1393, 1449
SB 170--Banking Law; relative to branch banks .--__...__ 577, 635, 644, 741, 758, 1081, 1449
SB 171--Habeas Corpus; procedure for persons under court sentence ......._._.._.._. 577, 635, 728, 943, 1006, 1444, 1449
SB 172--Fulton County; park maintenance in unincorporated areas ............._._...........-627, 720, 821, 904, 1007, 1079, 1205
SB 173--Employment Security Agency Board of Appeals; create ....._..-_......___..._._....._..._...-........................_......._...._.. __.....___.____..627, 720
SB 174--Psychodrama; provide for practice of __.....---._..___._...........627, 721, 753 SB 175--School Boards; establish special educational facilities --627, 721, 823 SB 176--Baldwin County; establish small claims court ----.627, 721, 729, 826,
1007, 1079, 1449 SB 177--Rome, City of; corporate limits ........_...715, 815, 821, 904, 1007, 1081,
1149, 1343 SB 178--Atlanta, City of; employees reimburse city for
dwellings ....--..-.---.-------.-.--------.----------_----.----.----..715, 815 SB 179--State Legislative Department of Criminal Investigation;
create ......----..------ ......._...._.627, 710, 721, 904, 978 SB 180--Court Reporters; compensation by counties -------- --------..715, 815 SB 181--Election Code, Georgia; notice of candidacy by
incumbent _.----------------..----......-------- 804, 894, 1026, 1123, 1204 SB 182--Richmond County; superior court judge, law
assistant ,,--------------.._-------- 804, 894, 930, 1031, 1074, 1346, 1449 SB 183--DeKalb County; relating to political campaign
posters -----.------.----.--.----------804, 894, 1098, 1101, 1204 SB 184--Ordinaries; office hours ........... 804, 894, 1027, 1122, 1204, 1387, 1450 SB 185--Public Service Commission; relating to assessment
of fees .--.--.------..-_--.--..-.--..--.-----.-- .._.-.. ----------715, 815 SB 186--Accountants; non-resident registration __.....715, 816, 933, 1045, 1074 SB 187--State Employees; awards for cost cutting ideas .._---- --_.....805, 894 SB 188--Cycles, Motor-Driven; separate classification _.--------.-- __. 805, 894 SB 189--State Revenue Commissioner; change compensation _...__.805, 895, 1026,
1123, 1204 SB 190--Fulton County Planning Commission; eliminate certain
exceptions ......_.___.__............-- ---- -- ----------------------887, 925 SB 191--Firemen; provide for settlement of employment disputes-- 887, 925 SB 192--Counties; spend bond proceeds within municipalities...._______.919, 1020,
1027, 1124, 1204, 1388, 1450
SB 193--Radar; authorize use of for traffic safety, certain counties ------._--------..._--------------_..___.._____.919, 1020, 1029, 1100, 1204
SB 194--Jurors, Grand and Traverse; selection of and exemption from duty --------.------..._...._....---.--...._.---- ...----1084, 1213
SB 195--Georgia Health Code; allow municipal judges to order hospitalization --.....-- --_--.--._--_._------------------------ 1211

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SB 196--Dentistry; relating to repairing dentures __._--. ....---... ----.----..- 1211 SB 197--Tax Credit; employee training program.---------.------------------1344 SB 198--Jackson County; abolish fee system ------------------------.------1344

NUMERICAL INDEX SENATE RESOLUTIONS

SR 1--Notify House that Senate has convened ........--....--.__.--_.........._. 9, 12 SR 2--Senate Rules; adopt --___.--------........ ......._----------_------,,------9 SR 3--Senate Officials and Employees; relative to----------_--10, 33, 46, 49 SR 4--Sanders, Carl E.; general assembly accept portrait of__----9, 12, 13 SR 5--Environmental Science and Services Administration; welcome------9 SR 6--Reapportionment of General Assembly; request Attorney
General to file certain pleadings.------.---- ... .--.._------.------10, 33, 48 SR 7--Abney, Ross L.; commend __----------------_----__--_--------------_.13 SR 8--Smith, Lt. Governor George T.; present Holy Bible----------------48 SR 9--Senate Rules; amend Rule 198, relating to standing
committees ------..--.------------------------ .....----__------.---- 71, 73, 74 SR 10--Senate Rules; amend relating to Governor's
appointments -.__..--------.. ------ ----------..------------.....87, 287, 353, 414 SR 11--North Pulton Special Choir; official State choir.....------ 87, 287, 309,
365, 1346, 1450 SR 12--Dooley, Vince; commend --__----.--..--------.--------92, 99, 110, 129 SR 13--Pennington, Brooks Sr., family of; extend condolences.----------.. 92 SR 14--Constitutional Convention; repeal resolution requesting
congress to convene --------------------------------....-- ....105, 118 SR 15--Reapportionment; create committee to study ..... ----..._105, 119, 125 SR 16--Clements, Honorable Claude; express regrets at passing_--------110 SR 17--State Department of Public Health; committee to
study distribution of funds --------------.----....._.....__....115, 1220, 1413 SR 18--General Assembly; provide for apportionment--------------,--133, 147 SR 19--Municipalities and Counties; residual powers-_----------_.133, 147 SR 20--Penal Institutions; committee to study ----.....--------__--.----_133 SR 21--Atlantic Union Delegation; urging congress to create--------.129, 213 SR 22--Constitution; change method of amending --------_._.----------..._143 SR 23--Dodd, Robert Lee (Bobby) ; commend --.._..--------.._..__--130, 155, 299 SR 24--Motor Vehicle Governors; study committee relative to
speed governors ----._----...._----------------____.--------------------143 SR 25--Code of Ethics; establish for government service
employees _----------------_----------------------------143, 288, 320, 365 SR 26--Senate Organization; committee to study --------------.134, 1220, 1394 SR 27--State Liaison Office in Washington, D. C.; committee
to study feasibility ------------...143, 1028, 1122, 1204, 1445, 1446, 1450 SR 28--Ad Valorem Taxes; exempt personal property--------------------144 SR 29--Williams, John K. (Jack); express condolences in passing--------148 SR 30--State Highway Department; director's qualifications----159, 175, 245 SR 31--Bond Elections; only freeholders may vote...------.----------.159, 175 SR 32--Public Schools; encourage voluntary prayer period ------------.--.218 SR 33--Senate Rules; amend Rule 39A relating to preparation
of calendar .._.....__...--.----------------.--------------159, 176, 253, 272
SR 34--State Election Board; election of Mrs. Harry B. Williams, Jr. --....-.--.--..__.--__.....--...------------....------------165, 177
SR 35--Veterans, Disabled; extend homestead exemption --------------199, 221
SR 36--Veterans; relating to State civil service preference---------199, 221, 469, 551, 619, 1445, 1450

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SR 37--State Funds; allow increased retirement and disability benefits ._.____.._.. __...._..___._._-------- ----.__...--------__---- 200, 221
SR 38--State Employees; provide funds for suggestion program ...... 200, 222 SE 39--State Department of Industry and Trade; create
study committee ----------_--.-------------.----.....__-------------- .181 SR 40--Senate Resolution 21, relating- to Atlantic Union
Delegation; repeal ----_._._.----_--.-- _.-.---------- -- ._ -- 213 SR 41--Grogan, Honorable Lee R.; commend __........._----... ------....--..---- 213 SR 42--Schools; receive moneys from wholesale liquor
control act ----........-.--------......----.-------.._....---------- 236, 260 SR 43--Lieutenant Governor of Georgia; change term and
compensation _______------.--__----------------------..------------ _. 258, 286 SR 44--Locomotive "General"; return to Georgia ___..____...--.--------.----..__ 256 SR 45--Voluntary Prayer; encourage students and others -- 281, 304, 468,
488 SR 46--State Senate; composition ...__--___ 281, 304, 592, 661, 708, 1207, 1450 SR 47--State Senate; one additional Senator each from
Fulton and DeKalb counties ... ... .. ----.---- _._..------ .-------- 281, 305 SR 48--General Assembly; four-year term for members _-------------- 282, 305 SR 49--General Assembly; change provisions for meetings __._------__.282, 305 SR 50--Governor; confer with Senate on appointments ........ 301, 1220, 1436 SR 51--Anderson, Bill; commend -- _..-.-- .------.----------____.--_--.----.--..--. 309 SR 52--Fulton County; regulate traffic in unincorporated areas.---------333,
376, 435, 521, 619, 916, 1450 SR 53--Fulton County; indemnify tax commissioner on
uncertified checks for auto tags _----.._.----... 333, 376, 435, 523, 619 SR 54--Cobb County; establish street light system and levy tax ---- 371, 406,
466, 525, 619, 916, 1450 SR 55--Open Meetings; amend Senate rules relative to..--..----.....--372, 406 SR 56--Tidwell, Honorable Charles E.; wish speedy recovery--......-....-- ... 365 SR 57--Blankenship, Mrs. Frank E.; wish speedy recovery----------------.365 SR 58--Chambers, Honorable Hewitt W.; wish speedy recovery.--..------ 365 SR 59--Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; committee to study 401, 431 SR 60--Duncan, Honorable Charles G.; wish speedy recovery------_------.. 396 SR 61--McWhorter, Honorable Matt and Honorable Scott
Candler; commend ------.___..._.-- .----..----------------488, 569, 1072 SR 62--Six Flags Over Georgia; commend Great Southwest
Atlanta Corporation _--------------_----------.....--------_.-488, 569, 1348 SR 63--Solicitor General; judicial circuits, change name to
district attorney _..--_------..._..--.----._.--------------_.--.... 425, 460 SR 64--Tourism in Georgia; committee to study ...----.-- 453, 506, 1220, 1436
SR 65--School Jewelry; committee to study price fixing----------------453, 506
SR 66--Public Improvement Projects; compensate holders whose property declines as result ------------------------------.453, 507, 824
SR 67--Noble, Miss Lori Ann; welcome as citizen of Georgia.--------.----418
SR 68--Cobb County; allow ordinances for policing and governing powers ----.--------------453, 507, 642, 957, 1007, 1346, 1450
SR 69--Intangible Tax; exempt taxpayers if liability is less than $5 ....--------------_.--------.--------------------------454, 507
SR 70--Hogan, E. E.; conveyance of certain property....----. ...454, 507, 642, 743, 872, 1348, 1450
SR 71--Fulton County; issue bonds without referendum under certain conditions--------------577, 635, 821, 960, 1007, 1348, 1450
SR 72--Collection Agencies; committee to investigate licensing and regulating . _...-_----------------------..._....----..577, 636, 1220, 1436

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SR 73--Western and Atlantic Railroad; accept Southern

Railway Company bid to lease..----------------577, 613, 636

SR 74--State Employment; committee to study general

conditions -._--.----..._.--------------------------578, 636, 1220, 1436

SR 75--Senoia State Park; authorizing transfer of

property--------------.--.---------.628, 721, 823, 994, 1007, 1348, 1450

SR 76--All-State Bonding Company; relieve as surety------.----------716, 816

SR 77--Law Enforcement Officers; assistance to children

in case of disability or death------------..--------------.._____..____628, 721

SR 78--Johnson, Senator Leroy R.; commend--_ __._.--________._----------__--824

SR 79--Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway; designate ____...--------716, 816,

1029, 1123, 1204, 1388, 1400, 1450

SR 80--Kiepper, Honorable Alan F.; commend _______ ---------- 824, 1007, 1072

SR 81--Alfred E. Beach High School Basketball Team; congratulate_____... 825

SR 82--Henderson, Honorable J. H., Sr.; express regrets at passing____.... 1004

SR 83--State Department of Administration and Finance;

committee to study feasibility __----_.--------------_------.----887, 925

SR 84--Telephone Center, State Senate; commend ladies ______ _.___._ _._...--1005

SR 85--DeKalb County; change method of selecting

official organ . ....._

....... --------... --..--------1014, 1092

SR 86--DeKalb County; control of alcoholic beverages

within county ------------ -._..----------,,.._------------------ 1014, 1092

SR 87--DeKalb County; licensing of wines and malt beverages in

unincorporated areas _ ..--...---- _______ -- ___...___________ ----------1014, 1092

SR 88--Election Laws Study Committee; create _______ .919, 1024, 1099, 1124,

1204, 1444, 1446, 1450

SR 89--Senate Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee; function

after adjournment ....--------.--. -- . ------ --...... 919, 1025, 1220, 1437

SR 90--DeKalb County Board of Education; State make grant

for Fernbank Science Center----------.....----------919, 1024, 1099, 1146

SR 91--Senate Chamber; renovation _____________________ 919, 1025, 1220, 1437

SR 92--Drunk Driving Laws; create committee to study___--___________ 920, 1025,

1220, 1437

SR 93--Compensation Study Committee; create ________ 920, 1025, 1220, 1437

SR 94--Career State Employees; create committee to

study employment conditions --------..------------920, 1025, 1220, 1438

SR 95--Retirement; committee to study ._._... ----.--------920, 1025, 1220, 1438

SR 96--Legislative Counsel; express Senate appreciation ____________________ 1005

SR 97--Carver High School Basketball Team; congratulate--------------___1005

SR 98--Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company;

commend ladies of . __._._ ___________ _______________ .___.__ _______________ 1005

SR 99--Georgia Milk Commission; exempt milk for schools-_______________ 1005

SR 100--National Cemetery, Marietta; secure additional grave sites _____.--1005

SR 101--Peeler, Mrs. Betty; express appreciation ----.--.-- .--------------1005

SR 102--Senate Doorkeeper; express appreciation to ______ ------------------1005

SR 103--Still, Honorable John F.; commend ________________ ___________1005, 1072, 1074

SR 104--Ray, Honorable Jack B., Honorable James E. Young,

Honorable George B. Hamilton; express appreciation ------------1006

SR 105--Hensley, Senator Sam P.; congratulate ____...._...___----_----------...1006

SR 106--Collins, Dr. M. D.; express regrets at passing _________________________ _1006

SR 107--McWhorter, Honorable Hamilton Jr.; express appreciation __________ 1006

SR 108--Fortson, Honorable Ben W. and Honorable Joe N. Burton; express appreciation .... __--..------ _ _______.._.....___ ________.,,_________ 1006

SR 109--Senate Administrative Affairs Committee; express appreciation 1006

SR 110--Central Computerized Criminal Records System; committee to study feasibility ___ .______------..._._. ___._1014, 1092, 1099, 1188, 1204

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SR 111--Penal and Correctional Institutions; committee to study---..----.-1084, 1220, 1438
SR 112--Watson, Honorable James W. "Billy"; commend ..1084, 1204, 1348 SR 113--University System Study Committee; create-.---..-- 1211, 1220, 1438 SR 114--Institutions and Mental Health Study Committee; create-- -- - 1211,
1220, 1438 SR 115--Educational Matters Study Committee; create-- -1211, 1220, 1439 SR 116--Senate Officers and Employees; amend SR 3 ............. 1211, 1220, 1439 SR 117--Union High School "Yellow Jackets"; commend ...........................1212 SR 118--Senate Officials and Employees; amend SR 3 -..... ...1212, 1220, 1440 SR 119--Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee; function
after adjournment _....__...._._._..........___._............. ....____.......__ 1084, 1220, 1439 SR 120--Aviation Industry; committee to study developments..---1212, 1220,
1394 SR 121--State Tax Structure; committee to study-...-------1345, 1352, 1378 SR 122--Georgia Education Association; commend-------------------- -- 1434 SR 123--Collins, Dr. M. D.; express regrets at passing --..--.--_------1434 SR 124--Lockheed Georgia Company; commend ----..---- --------..__-- ...1434 SR 125--State Revenue Commissioner; delay county tax re-evaluation....... 1434 SR 126--Youth Development Centers; construction of chapels............... 1434 SR 127--Maddox, Governor Lester G.; commend- ...._...___. .............._...............1434 SR 128--Real Properties Commission; Senator Robert E. Lee, Jr.
be member --_----------_--...--.-.........__..__---------.--..1431, 1434 SR 129--Thompson, Congressman S. Pletcher; commend ............----.__..--.....1434 SR 130--Cathedral Bellringers; designate official State handbell
ringers ----------------------------------------_---------------------- 1435 SR 131--Hohenstein, John, Frank Rossiter, Ed Fogarty, Jr.;
express appreciation to ----------.---------------- -- _._._.__----1435 SR 132--Mays, Dr. Benjamin E.; commend --------..--..--.----------1435 SR 133--General Assembly; adjournment ..._.._.-__.......----------------------1450 SR 134--Taxation, State, Counties, Municipalities; committee
to study -,---.---.--..-..---------.--......---..--------..-....._...--....1440 SR 135--Fulton County; committee to study judicial institutions..--........--. 1440 SR 136--States Rights; endorse proposed amendment relating to
schools .--..-------__--------.--------------_..--------........ --.1435 SR 137--Negro History; request State Board of Education include
in public schools ---------------------------- --..-- -.------1435

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PART III

HOUSE BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

HB 1--Terrell County; consolidate tax offices.-58, 82, 90, 119, 120, 122, 129

HB 2--Mitchell County; change terms of superior court ..----------72, 83, 91,

148, 151

HB 3--Dismissal of Suits; extend time.------------ ........ 84, 87, 98, 287, 321

HB 6--Deeds, Mortgages; powers of sale----.----...._._---- 84, 88, 98, 109, 123

HB 8--Chatham County; commissioners and ex officio judges..------.Ill, 115,

136

HB 9--Savannah District Authority; certain members' terms ----.--_72, 83, 91,

149, 151, 198

HB 10--Pooler, Town of; corporate limits .......------------- 73, 83, 91, 149, 152

HB 11--Adoptions Laws; amend relating to non-residents ...-.--.128, 134, 148,

163, 210

HB 12--Conveyances to Secure Debt; new code section .......84,.88, 98, 109, 123

HB 13--Franklin County; abolish office of treasurer.--.--.73, 83, 91, 119, 122

HB 14--State Personnel Board; insurance plan for county health

board employees.....---.-------.._-..----....111, 116, 137, 409, 444, 626

HB 19--Attorney's Pees; amend code relating to evidence of

indebtedness ...._.--........--.103, 105, 118, 287, 322, 643, 744, 1253, 1312

HB 20--State Employees' Retirement System; credit to the

blind .... .___------------------ _-------------,, -- 713, 716, 816

HB 21--Child Custody; right of choice for fourteen year

olds ----..--..-------------------------- --.--....---- 370, 374, 408, 643, 744

HB 24--Materialmen's Liens; state amount due--...------ 92, 96, 109, 110, 124

HB 25--Years Support; filing of appraiser's return----.--.103, 105, 118, 823,

998, 1253, 1313

HB 26--County Officers; method of indictment for malpractice.--....... 93, 96,

109, 110, 124, 370

HB 27--Election of Governing Authorities; certain counties.----621, 628, 722,

930, 1034

HB 29--Reidsville City Court; salaries of certain

officials

--------------------__-------------.8.5, 88, 98, 149, 152

HB 30--Tattnall County; superior court clerk's salary ...... .'....___ 85, 88, 98,

209, 227

HB 31--Tattnall County; coroner's compensation .--._._ ___... 85, 88, 98, 149, 153

HB 32--Reidsville City Court; judge's compensation.----... .85, 88, 99, 149, 153

HB 34--Baldwin County; ordinary's salary ----------... 93, 96, 109, 119, 122

HB 35--Notice by Mail; allow certified mail use in

notification -- _------.--.._.----_----..--------------.368, 372, 406, 437, 486

HB 37--Bulk Transfers; methods of notice ----._. .---------------..104, 105, 118

HB 38--Appellate Procedure Act; amend relating to errors in

instruction to juries ----.----...---- _.-----..--_.--.------. ._.. 104, 106, 118

HB 39--Forest Fire Protection, Private Land; funds paid by

counties ....--.............. ... .........--------------.112, 116, 137, 308, 410, 850

HB 40--Appropriations for Operation of State Government; supple

mentary . ...----------.. 220, 244, 308, 354, 557, 566, 567, 569, 695, 714

HB 41--Teaching Profession; rights and privileges ......... 714, 720, 819, 1029,

1159, 1441

HB 43--Arrests; immunity from liability, persons aiding law

enforcement ----------.--------..----..----...----. 198, 200, 222, 1351, 1420

HB 45--Appropriations for Operation of State Government;

1967-1969 _..--..------.. ... 235, 237, 260, 729, 837, 948, 980, 1268, 1345

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HB 47--Practice of Law; education requirements for admission .... 104, 106,

118, 287, 323

HB 48--Negotiable Instruments; amend Uniform Commercial

Code ... .....__.____--..----.----_------.__.....___.-112, 116, 137, 288, 323

HB 50--Publication Distributors; unlawful to refuse sale,

certain cases ._.._._.......,,___._._..._.__..___...._...__...__....._.___..__........._. 142, 144, 161

HB 51--Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act; exempt models

antedating 1963 ......_--.-..-. 397, 401, 432

HB 52--Cigars and Cigarettes, Sale of; amend law......197, 200, 222, 436, 487

HB 53--State Revenue Department; tobacco tax agents bear arms

and make arrests

...._.._.._..

197, 200, 222, 436, 487

HB 54--Administrators and Executors; satisfy bequests and

transfers -..-.._.---.......... ......__...._.112, 116, 137, 643, 745

HB 55--Jurors, Petit, Superior Court; serve in other

courts .__------._----..._..-- .-_--_.. -- ._...-.-...--..- 112, 116, 137, 643, 745

HB 57--Motor Vehicles; Revenue Commissioner issue decals ................424, 431,

465, 644, 749, 948

HB 58--Weapons Used in Crime; authorize confiscation...... ..,,.___ 713, 716, 816,

1097, 1250, 1343

HB 60--Teachers' Retirement; allow contribution after age 65 .....__.397, 401,

432, 569, 931

HB 61--Pishing, Commercial; prohibit on Sunday ................ 754, 819, 932

HB 64--Eavesdropping, Bugging Devices; regulate use....__.. 112, 117, 137, 728,

950, 1014, 1069

HB 66--House Ways and Means Committee, Senate Finance

Committee; joint meetings ...... ............... 1010, 1015, 1027, 1093, 1262

HB 67--Intangible Personal Property; tax certain classes.--.--. 368, 372, 406

HB 68--State Employees' Retirement System; legislators continue

membership ....... ... ............................ 423, 431, 465, 931, 1048, 1076, 1252

HB 69--Superior Court Judges Emeritus; credit for military

service ..___------.._.___.__... ____.--___-.__.. --. _....._..........----_. 713, 716, 816

HB 70--State Department of Public Health; Director's

salary ............. __----....,,,__----._......_._.. ... 128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 296, 352

HB 71--Muscogee County; sheriff's salary .. ....... 157, 159, 175, 209, 227

HB 72--Marriage, Minors; define those eligible to give

consent

...

.... 128, 134, 148, 245, 291, 417

HB 73--Fannin County; sheriff's salary, auto allowance

for deputy ........... _.._-..........._._._.. ..._...._------_... ....-- . 140, 144, 161, 209

HB 77--Fulton County; justice of the peace emeritus, create

office -___-._-__----....,,--___.__ ............. ... 167, 171, 206, 1351, 1362

HB 79--Fairburn, City of; salaries of mayor and council....... 167, 171, 206,

435, 471

HB 81--State Employees' Retirement System; change creditable

service ...._._..__....--_..._--._.--..... ..... --.. . . - _.-.. .. .. .... -.--624, 628, 722

HB 82--State Employees' Retirement System; primary

occupation .___......._............_...-...--..._-._.800, 805, 895, 932, 1049, 1209

HB 84--Georgia Legislative Retirement System; establish ....___. 450, 454, 507,

932, 1203, 1210, 1247, 1302, 1321

HB 87--Teachers' Retirement; provide for aged and

incapacitated teachers -... ... ._..---- ..._--.....-- ....... 1082, 1086, 1213

HB 89--Tax Returns; time for filing, certain counties ...... 327, 333, 376, 590,

703

HB 91--Motor Vehicles; taxed same method as tangible

property .......... ..__...__._._.--.---------_------ 886, 888, 925, 1055, 1175

HB 92--St. Marys, City of; council posts .___._. .....--_-- ..140, 144, 162, 593, 645

HB 93--Charlton County; superior court clerk's salary....... 140, 144, 162, 593,

645

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HB 95--Rome, City of; amend charter ._..--..........-...----.141, 144, 162, 593, 646 HB 96--Elbert County Commission; fill chairmanship
vacancy _._.-__.....--__--_._-_----_._--...-.._------141, 145, 162, 246, 267 HB 97--Telfair County; provide for selection of auditor ---.141, 145, 162, 209,
227 HB 98--Carrollton, City of; change tax rate for school
purposes .-_--------....__...----.-----._--...----......141, 145, 162, 246, 267 HB 99--Carrollton, City of; ad valorem tax rate, real and personal
property --..--_-----____----._....--._._----__------141, 145, 162, 307, 346 HB 100--Carroll County Commissioners; clerk's salary--.----------.141, 145, 162,
246, 268 HB 101--East Point, City of; election of city council ......167, 171, 206, 435, 471 HB 102--East Point, City of; governing authority----......167, 171, 206, 435, 471 HB 103--Atlanta, City of; certain dwellings, repair..... 495, 497, 584, 930, 1035 HB 104--Muscogee County; coroner's salary.--......----.. 167, 171, 207, 246, 268 HB 106--State Planning and Programming Bureau;
create .-....... -- ...... 397, 401, 432, 512, 617 HB 107--Medical Records; release information, immunity from
liability ... ... __..._..... ...... _._...----..,.___ 421, 425, 460, 697, 1225, 1267, 1442 HB 109--Legal Holidays; time of performing required acts...... 142, 145, 163,
641, 746 HB 112--Air Quality Control; public policy _......__......._. 368, 372, 406, 409, 444 HB 113--Rockdale County Tax Commissioner; create office .-...-167, 172, 207,
466, 516, 756 HB 114--DeKalb County; county officials' salaries ..... 1080, 1087, 1214, 1223,
1352 HB 115--Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act; amend
relative to local funds needed--...--..--.------...328, 333, 376, 933, 1263 HB 116--Minimum Foundation Program of Education Act; amend
relative to State and local participation.------.328, 333, 377, 933, 1195, 1253, 1254, 1431, 1440
HB 117--Colquitt, City of; corporate limits ....--...157, 160, 175, 903, 934, 1010 HB 122--Thomasville, City of; tax rate for school
operation __......--...........---- ...___.....__.279, 282, 305, 343, 382 HB 125--Grand Jurors; change minimum number.--.....169, 172, 207, 643, 746 HB 127--Medical Interns; remove licensing requirements .... ....... 254, 258, 286,
409, 445 HB 128--Eton, Town of; terms of mayor and aldermen . 157, 160, 175, 209, 228 HB 129--Mountain View, City of; corporate limits ......... 167, 172, 207, 343, 382 HB 131--DeKalb County; board of elections, create........624, 628, 722, 1029, 1102 HB 132--State Adjutant General; salary...................--.... 368, 372, 406, 469, 553 HB 133--Dalton, City of; mayor and councilmen's terms.--168, 172, 207, 246, 268 HB 135--Court of Ordinary; traffic violations, certain counties... 168, 172, 207 HB 138--Speed Detection Devices; use of by counties and
municipalities .............. ..------_.. -- .. ---- 619, 628, 721, 1029, 1150, 1209 HB 141--Hamilton, City of; mayor and councilmen's
salaries ----...._....._._.....__...--..._.......--..--------.. ..... 168, 172, 207, 246, 269 HB 142--Byron, City of; method of electing mayor and
aldermen ................................ ...-..._.--------168, 173, 208, 289, 309, 370 HB 143---Harris County; sheriff's salary _..--......__.. .... 168, 173, 208, 246, 269
HB 148--Divorce; petition information and pleading facts for grounds . .. .... _..__._ ..... ----. .------...---- 496, 497, 584, 591, 703
HB 150--Atlanta Municipal Court; marshal and clerk's salaries _..._.._...... -- ......._.._._._..._.--. __------------_.. ..... 168, 173, 208, 343, 382
HB 151--Attorneys' Fees: alimony cases ......... . ...- ... 496, 498, 584, 591, 704
HB 154--Sanity; procedure for restoration .................... 368, 373, 406, 823, 999

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HB 156--Deeds; covenants bind grantee,......._ _._____..___.-_ 254, 259, 286, 1351, 1426

HB 157--Appellate Practice Act; redefine judgments subject to

review .........._.----..___._.___......754, 820, 934, 1147, 1209

HB 158--Civil Practice Act, Georgia; amend concerning process

and service -.._------...--...___. 754, 755, 820, 1026, 1152, 1210, 1218, 1299

HB 159--Washington County; tax commissioner, assistants..--..-- 168, 173, 208,

246, 269

HB 160--Public Schools; instruction in partaking of meals __----..........624, 629,

722, 1029, 1146

HB 161--Sumter County; commissioners' compensation....... 168, 173, 208, 289,

310

HB 162--Sumter County; treasurer's compensation .169,173,208,246,270

HB 164--Motor Vehicles; revenue commissioner purchase -450, 454, 507,

1099, 1254, 1442

HB 165--East Point, City of; personnel board of

appeals .........-_.._.._..___.. _...__.._.--.._...__..._.....___..___ 194, 201, 222, 435, 472

HB 166--Washington County; sheriff's compensation 194, 201, 222, 246, 270

HB 167--Dawsonville, City of; grant new charter.-194, 201, 222, 246, 264, 330

HB 168--Statham, City of; new charter.... .. ...... .-- .214,218,242,289,312

HB 170--Smithville, City of; change hours of polling..... 195, 201, 223, 246, 270

HB 171--Board of Examiners, Practical Nurses; examination fee ..421, 425,

461, 934, 1051

HB 175--Law Libraries; establish, certain counties ..195, 201, 223, 593, 646

HB 176--Insurers, Foreign; additional deposits required .... 1083, 1085, 1212,

1222, 1370

HB 177--Lake City, City of; mayor and councilmen's salaries .. . 195, 201,

223, 343, 383

HB 178--Milledgeville State Hospital; name change to Central

State Hospital _._........-- ......... .......... ... 328, 333, 377, 467, 554

HB 181--Southern Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation .. .. ... . ........ ........ ...... ... 279, 282, 305, 381, 383

HB 182--Southwestern Judicial Circuit; court reporter's

salary ........... ........--.-......_..-__._........ ................... 195, 202, 223, 728, 984

HB 183--Rabun County; tax commissioner, secretary's

compensation ..

. ......--...._.__ ........ ... 195, 202, 223, 343, 383

HB 184--Rabun County; superior court clerk, secretary's

salary ... ......................._.___._..-........-..._........... 195, 202, 223, 343, 384

HB 185--Clayton Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's

compensation ._...... ---- ................-.. ......... 195, 202, 223, 515, 704, 756

HB 186--Lovejoy, Town of; repeal act incorporating ..

195, 202, 223

HB 187--Fayette County; commissioners .... ......... _..___..._.. 196, 202, 224, 246, 271

HB 188--Rabun County; ordinary's secretary, salary.... 196, 203, 224, 343, 384

HB 189--Pike County; education districts, election of education board members .._..._._..._.._._............... . ...... ..... 196, 203, 224, 307, 347

HB 190--Williamson, Town of; terms and election of councilmen ....._.._............----......... ....._.._... .. 196, 203, 224, 246, 271

HB 194--Trial Procedure; postpone effective date

236, 238, 261, 344, 389

HB 195--Pike County; tax offices, consolidate .... ..... 196, 203, 224, 1098, 1225

HB 196--Credit Unions; regulate incorporation and renewal charters ......_..----.._..------...._........._.............--..._.... 496, 498, 585, 590, 705

HB 197--Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit; additional superior court judge _........._....................................................... 328, 334, 377, 467, 554

HB 198--Credit Unions; provide for liquidation of...... ...496, 498, 585, 590, 705

HB 199--Motor Vehicles, Driver Education; define dual control ............-- ....------..-....---...-.......... 1081, 1087, 1214, 1222, 1369

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HB 200--Glynn County; five-member board of commissioners.---- 196, 203, 224, 307, 347
HB 201--Divine Worship, Place of; unlawful to desecrate--. 255, 259, 286,
468, 554 HB 202--Mountain Judicial Circuit; change terms of court------ 325, 334, 377,
468, 617, 1208 HB 203--Grade Crossings; automatic signal devices-.---.... 422, 425, 461, 731,
1051, 1208 HB 204--School Districts; borrowing funds for operation........__._... 886, 888, 925,
1029, 1170 HB 205--Laurens County; ordinary selects polling places,
certain cases ....... .._.__.._...._..._.....__.._._..___.___..._.. 496, 498, 585, 1097, 1263
HB 206--Worth County; tax offices, consolidate--..196, 203, 224, 307, 346, 400 HB 207--Worth County; ordinary's compensation------196, 203, 224, 246, 265,
330 HB 208--Worth County; superior court clerk's salary........... 197, 204, 225, 246,
266, 330 HB 209--Brooks County Development Authority; membership--- ... --197, 204,
225, 408, 438 HB 210--Brunswick Judicial Circuit; additional superior court
judge .------.------------- ----.198, 204, 225, 288, 352 HB 212--Chatsworth, City of; corporate limits....... 197, 204, 225, 408, 437, 1003 HB 214--Eminent Domain; redefine condemning body------ 368, 373, 407, 823,
1052 HB 215--Children and Youth Act; amend, adoptions....... 198, 204, 225, 728, 994,
1071 HB 219--Fulton County; defense of indigents........... 255, 259, 286, 1098, 1244 HB 221--Cobb County; ordinary's qualifications----..--214, 218, 242, 289, 312 HB 222--Louisville City Court; judge and solicitor's
salaries _--___----__....__.___.__.--------------.------....197, 204, 225, 246, 271 HB 223--Louisville, City of; mayor and councilmen's salaries--..... 197, 205, 225,
246, 272 HB 224--Installment and Home Solicitation Sales; regulate---- -.574, 578, 636,
1055, 1176, 1301 HB 225--Motor Vehicles; regulate sale and financing--...... 675, 578, 636, 1055,
1188, 1302 HB 226--East Point, City of; corporate limits..---------------- 215, 218, 242 HB 227--Long County; ordinary's compensation...------...215, 218, 243, 307, 347 HB 228--Long County; sheriff's salary, deposit of funds..----.215, 219, 243,
307, 348 HB 229--Long County; commissioners' compensation.----215, 219, 243, 307, 348 HB 230--Planning Commissions; change membership
restrictions --___..........._.......--...........__-...................422, 425, 461, 642, 746 HB 231--General Assembly; members' per diem and
allowances-------------------------369, 373, 407, 1027, 1155, 1343 HB 232--State Senate and House; secretary and clerk's
salaries _. .............--.._.._.----.--------_____--.800, 805, 895, 1027, 1197, 1347 HB 233--Motor Vehicles; define ownership for tax
purpose .... ............... -328, 334, 377, 1055, 1165, 1254, 1386, 1423, 1433 HB 234--Dodge County; ordinary's compensation.....----215, 219, 243, 289, 312 HB 235--Dodge County; tax commissioner office personnel's
salaries .............___.----..............._....--_.........--...........215, 219, 243, 289, 313

HB 236--Dodge County; sheriff and superior court clerk's

salaries

__.---------------------- 215, 219, 243, 289, 313

HB 237--Dodge County; commissioners' compensation--215, 219, 243, 307, 348

HB 238--Miller County; tax offices, consolidate---....-216, 220, 243, 307, 349

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HB 239--Seminole County; superior court clerk's compensation ---- --.------ _..__--------216, 220, 244, 642, 732, 1010
HB 242--LaGrange, City of; increase corporate limits....... 216, 220, 244, 289, 314 HB 243--LaGrange, City of; increase corporate limits ....___.___..._..__ 216, 220, 244,
289, 314 HB 247--Inciting to Riot; define the offense------------330, 339, 381, 468, 555 HB 249--Georgia Liming Act; amend, additional definitions.--..--_..--.753, 755,
820, 822, 1000 HB 254--Higher Education Assistance Corporation; guarantee
insurers loans ----------------------...........__._....422, 426, 461, 902, 1175 HB 255--Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation;
State funds .----------___..___.-___--_..------------------------.397, 401, 432 HB 256--Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; change
provisions of interest on loans------------. 398, 402, 432, 1055, 1200 HB 257--Sales and Use Tax Act; amend, sales of water----------.886, 888, 926,
1055, 1174 HB 258--Sales and Use Tax; counties and municipalities levy 624, 629, 722,
1055, 1121, 1383 HB 261--Sylvester, City of; city court jurisdiction .........232, 237, 261, 289, 314 HB 262--Dooly County; sheriff's salary--------.------------..232, 237, 261, 289, 315 HB 263--Hogansville, City of; set maximum fine--------._.232, 237, 261, 289, 315 HB 264--Troup County; civil and criminal court judge's
compensation _--....._....-__--------------------.....233, 237, 261, 289, 315 HB 265--Troup County; coroner's compensation----------.233, 238, 261, 289, 316 HB 266--Cobb County; deputy commissioner's compensation ...... 233, 238, 261,
289, 316 HB 267--Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance; coverage.----.422, 426, 461, 749,
934, 1052 HB 268--Smyrna, City of; corporate limits.-----------. 233, 238, 262, 930, 1035 HB 269--Troup County; certain officials' salaries........... 233, 238, 262, 289, 316 HB 270--Cobb Judicial Circuit; permit solicitor general to
practice law ....--___-.---__--------...---------- 279, 282, 305, 641, 747 HB 273--Landlord's Title; tenant may not dispute -- 575, 578, 636, 1097, 1263 HB 274--Revenue Bonds; eliminate six percent interest rate
limit ... .............----_.._-_.. ____----..------------------------__ 575, 578, 636 HB 278--Coweta County; certain officials' salaries.. ....--.233, 238, 262, 289, 317 HB 279--Grants to Counties; defray costs of property evaluation,
certain counties _. ------.----._----------_----..--624, 629, 722, 1055, 1200 HB 280--Chamblee, City of; corporate limits..------..----.233, 239, 262, 343, 384 HB 281--Abortion; amend code to provide certain exceptions----422, 426, 461 HB 283--Rockdale County; sheriff's salary .......----........234, 239, 262, 289, 317
HB 284--Tybee, Town of; voting hours in municipal elections.--..234, 239, 262, 307, 349
HB 285--Newton County; new board of education.......234, 239, 262, 1030, 1103
HB 286--Newton County; board of commissioners.----______ 234, 239, 263, 1030, 1103, 1209
HB 287--Covington, City of; mayor and councilmen's qualifications ..--_--------------__.__..__..... .234, 239, 263, 1030, 1105, 1210
HB 288--Newton County; ordinary's salary------...... 235, 240, 263, 1030, 1103
HB 289--Newton County; tax offices, consolidate...------. 235, 240, 263, 1030, 1108. 1209
HB 290--Newton County; superior court clerk's salary....... 235, 240, 263, 1030, 1109. 1209
HB 292--Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; additional judge ..369, 373, 407, 902, 1157, 1301

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HB 295--Insurance; provide procedure for regulating rates.----398, 402, 432, 730, 996, 1071
HB 296--Motor Vehicles; change components requiring identification number ---------------------------------------369, 373, 407, 644, 751
HB 297--Rossville, City of; city officials' salaries------ 255, 259, 286, 307, 349 HB 299--Atlanta, City of; authorize disposition of certain
property ... ---_---------------------------.572, 578, 636, 1223, 1352 HB 300--Atlanta, City of; relating to liens and cost of vacating
and closing --------.--------------.__---- 255, 259, 287, 1223, 1353 HB 302--Atlanta, City of; street improvements --------419, 426, 461, 1223, 1353 HB 304--Motor Vehicles; security by owners, deposit required--.-800, 806, 895 HB 305--Rockmart, Town of; mayor and councilmen----.255, 259, 287, 307, 350 HB 306--Metal and Junk Dealers; require register of copper
wire purchases .__.___...______....____.__.... ___...____..422, 426, 462, 728, 979, 1302 HB 307--Jurors, Traverse, Grand; method of choosing----369, 373, 407, 1026,
1257, 1343 HB 308--Drivers' Licenses; prohibit revocation without 15 days
prior notice --..------_.. -- --------------------------------- -- 800, 806, 895 HB 309--State Highway Department; rights-of-way, federal
parkway construction ____--------_---- --------422, 426, 462, 822, 1000 HB 310--Laurens County; improve operation of courts ... 279, 282, 305, 343, 385 HB 311--Interstate Compact on Juveniles; Georgia be
party to -----------------------_---------------369, 374, 407, 824, 1001 HB 312--Taylor County Small Claims Court; create ---325, 334, 377, 821, 905 HB 313--Drivers' Licenses; allow operators to drive in
revocation period, certain cases.....------ ..702, 708, 727, 934, 1053, 1209 HB 316--Cobb County; solicitor general, additional investigators....... 279, 283,
306, 641, 747 HB 317--Dasher, Town of; incorporate----------------279, 283, 306, 307, 350 HB 318--Schley County Development Authority; create.--279, 283, 306, 307,
350 HB 319--Atlantic Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's
compensation __------_----__--._------__..----________ 491, 498, 585, 729, 826 HB 320--State Department of Family and Children Services;
reimburse Baldwin County.----------______.328, 334, 377, 467, 555 HB 321--Constables; change fees.--------------.___----.800, 806, 895, 1097, 1262 HB 322--Justices of the Peace; change fees------801, 806, 895, 1225, 1255, 1347 HB 323--Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits------------279, 283, 306, 307, 351 HB 324--Adoption Law; amend, court costs------------801, 806, 896, 1099, 1300 HB 326--Powder Springs, City of; corporate limits----------.325, 334, 378, 512,
598, 948, 949, 1003, 1004, 1125, 1210 HB 327--Austell, Town of; corporate limits --.--------.495, 498, 585, 930, 1036 HB 328--State House of Representatives; reapportionment.----299, 304, 342,
513, 688 HB 332--Polk County; tax commissioner submit annual budget--.......326, 335,
378, 435, 472 HB 333--Macon, City of; firemen's working hours--..----326, 335, 378, 408, 438 HB 334--Valdosta, City of; corporate limits--.--------.297, 301, 340, 343, 385
HB 336--State Department of Public Safety; increase number of officers in battalion.------------------ 575, 578, 637, 730, 981, 1071
HB 337--Planning Commissions; public transportation, define terms ....._.----__.--------------------------_.--------398, 402, 432, 644, 752
HB 338--Valdosta, City of; provide for absentee ballots---297, 301, 340, 821, 905
HB 339--Valdosta, City of--Lowndes County; contract on tax matters-_.---..--.--------.----.-..-----297, 301, 340, 343, 385
HB 340--Dalton, City of; consolidate land lots-------------- 297, 301, 341, 343, 386

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HB 341--Transportation, Public; passengers for hire, define

terms ....----__.._____............._....__.......___.398, 402, 433, 644, 984

HB 342--Income Tax; monthly withholding tax....--...703, 708, 727, 1055, 1200

HB 343--Game and Fish; taking of shrimp for bait.._..___, ..450, 454, 507, 591, 706

HB 344--Vienna, City of; corporate limits....--.__........326, 335, 378, 408, 438

HB 345--State Hospital Authority; increase amount of bonds

issued .------------.----

..328, 335, 378, 730, 984, 1347

HB 346--State Office Building Authority; change membership .329, 335, 378,

730, 985

HB 347--State Hospital Authority; change name--....... 329, 335, 378, 730, 985

HB 348--Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) ;

membership -_--.___-----_------_------.--------------329, 336, 378, 730, 985

HB 349--Georgia Building Authority (Penal) ; create- 329, 336, 379, 730, 986

HB 350--Georgia Building Authority (Markets); create........--.329, 336, 379,

730. 986

HB 351--Georgia Education Authority (University) ; create----.329, 336, 379,

731. 986

HB 352--Georgia Education Authority (Schools); create........... 329, 336, 379,

731, 987

HB 355--Georgia Building Authority; Ports Authority use certain

services

... .... .........__.__.......329, 337, 379, 731, 987

HB 356--Richmond County; witness fees to law enforcement

officers ------....____..,,........___._.----........----.297, 302, 341, 343, 386

HB 357--Boston, City of; election of aldermen..--...----.... 297, 302, 341, 343, 386

HB 358--Thomasville City Court; judge's salary ............297, 302, 341, 343, 387

HB 359--Thomas County; sheriff's salary --------------298, 302, 341, 343, 387

HB 361--Thomasville, City of; solicitor's salary--.._--------.. 298, 302, 341, 343

HB 362--Clayton County; superior court clerk serve as jury

clerk --......--._----....--------...-----...--------,..-- ...- 298, 303, 341

HB 363--Thomasville, City of; commissioners' and mayor's

salaries -...--.------------------------------- 298, 303, 342, 343, 387

HB 364--Thomasville, City of; solicitor's salary..----..... 298, 303, 342, 343, 388

HB 365--State Elected Officials; salaries ------.. ---- .915, 920, 1020, 1027, 1173

HB 366--Georgia Recreation Commission; members reimbursed

for expenses ----------------------------.801, 806, 896, 1028, 1153, 1347

HB 368--Marietta, City of; corporate limits....... ...----.......420, 427, 462, 821, 905

HB 369--Stephens County; ordinary's compensation ....... 298, 303, 342, 343, 388

HB 370--Stephens County; sheriff's salary ---------------- 298, 303, 342, 343, 389

HB 371--Valdosta City Court; change name, method of selecting

judge and solicitor ... _----..-..------.--...-.------.------........ 325, 337, 379

HB 372--Newton County; commissioner's compensation...... 299, 303, 342, 1030,

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HB 374--Law Enforcement Officers; witness fees, certain

counties ---------------------- ---- ----......1011, 1019, 1094, 1223, 1353

HB 375--Bartow County; salaries of certain officials --.... 327, 337, 379, 408, 439

HB 376--Bartow County; superior court clerk's salary ... 299, 304, 342, 343, 389

HB 377--Bartow County; commissioners' salaries------.... 327, 337, 379, 408, 439

HB 378--Bartow County; sheriff and personnel, compensation ...327, 337, 380,

408, 439

HB 379--Bartow County; tax commissioner's salary . - 327, 337, 380, 408, 440

HB 383--Cobb County; comptroller's salary _.....___...----..._.. 795, 807, 896, 903, 935

HB 384--East Point, City of; create local advisory board ...._ 325, 338, 380, 512, 599

HB 388--Dalton, City of; voter registration ... ...___..._._ 325, 338, 380, 408, 440

HB 389--Paulding County; provide minimum compensation for employees _...._.._.--_..______--------. _------_.... 326, 338, 380, 435, 472

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HB 390--Hiram, Town of; recorder's court -_.-.._._--...._--326, 338, 380, 435, 473 HB 391--Paupers; burial, limit cost to county _,,._......423, 427, 462, 1222, 1302 HB 392--Condemnation of Private Ways; procedure ______ 713, 716, 816, 822, 1054 HB 396--Death Certificates; Health Department forward to county of
residence __._._...__.-._..._-__._..._._...__..._...423, 427, 462, 934, 1073, 1349 HB 397--Water Resources Planning and Coordinating Act;
create .-___.__.....--._....__._._.___-...-..__..._________________714, 716,816 HB 398--DeKalb County; coroner's salary...____________ .-..712, 717, 817, 1030, 1110 HB 399--Macon, City of; relating to streets ___------__...-326, 338, 380, 408, 440 HB 402--Georgia Police Academy Board; abolish ,,.____....________.--.423, 427, 462 HB 403--DeKalb County; increase number of commissioners ....... 795, 807, 896 HB 404--Gwmnett County; create new board of commissioners .-914, 920, 1020,
1224, 1362, 1420 HB 407--Polk County Commissioners; veto power for
chairman ._--..--_.._-......___._.......,,_,._______326, 338, 381, 435, 473 HB 410--Comptroller General; exempt from provisions of administrative
procedure act ..-._...-..._..____._....___.___.1077, 1087, 1214, 1221, 1385, 1443 HB 411--Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner; change
authority ........._._.__......_....-._____........_._.__.....918, 925, 1024, 1028, 1198 HB 412--Secretary of State; salary and allowances ._ 801, 807, 896, 1027, 1163,
1350 HB 413--East Point, City of; relating to mayor ......___.420, 427, 462, 512, 599 HB 415--Fitzgerald, City of; revise charter ...... .............712, 717, 817, 821, 906 HB 417--Northwestern Judicial Circuit; solicitor general's
salary .___...,,____.._.___..,,_.._.._.___.____._. _____.___.450, 454, 508, 591, 706 HB 418--Revenue Bond Law; change maximum maturity
date ---_---_._.._.__.._..._____.--398, 402, 433, 436, 487 HB 422--Clayton Judicial Circuit; additional superior court
judge .-._...___.___......_-.____._.-..._._..___.____._.....423, 430, 463, 465, 643, 747 HB 423--Employment Security Agency; provide suitable offices
for .-....______._.....____....__._-.-_-__--_________801, 807, 896, 1025, 1264 HB 425--Coleman, City of; municipal elections ....___..._.. 398, 402, 433, 466, 517 HB 426--Coleman, Town of; change name _-_... ......__.._.___.._398, 426, 433, 466, 517 HB 427--Master Barber Certificate of Registration;
qualifications ._________.______..-_.__.-__-_________.__.._.____713, 717, 817, 934, 1074 HB 428--Truck Brokers; agricultural products, repeal act
creating .____.,,________.._ ..________......._..-........_._____.....450, 455, 508, 592, 1055 HB 430--Roadside Market Incentive Program; create ___.460, 455, 508, 592, 1176 HB 431--Pecan Processors and Wholesalers; require license _________ 450, 455, 508 HB 433--Savannah, City of; municipal court judge, leave of
absence ._.___........-_-_.___._..__.....-__.__......._._-.___796, 814, 902, 1030, 1111 HB 434--Tift County; sheriff's office personnel,
salaries --_-.._..._.---..._.__._....__.-...___..-.___.._.....-...-___ 399, 403, 433, 599
HB 435--Lowndes County Small Claims Court; create --399, 403, 433, 435, 473
HB 436--Portal, Town of; mayor and council impose fines __.399, 403, 433, 435, 474
HB 437--State Highway Department; purchase passenger-carrying trucks _..-_-___._........._______-.._........____._.____.____.._...713, 717, 817, 822, 1056
HB 438--Oglethorpe County Board of Education; election of members ___._______..__--_..._..___......399, 403, 434, 436, 474
HB 441--Law Enforcement Officers; obtain name and address of arrested persons ...............______________.___.423, 427, 463, 1351, 1425
HB 442--Webster County; ordinary's salary.__.___.______.___ 421, 428, 463, 466, 518
HB 443--Webster County; superior court clerk attend ordinary court ........___..........-......_____.-_..___..._.....___............._____.399, 403, 434, 436, 474

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HB 445--State Highway Board; relating to lease rentals and contracts ______._.__,,_____-___,,__--__--_________._____423, 428, 463, 822, 1056
HB 446--West Point, City of; authorize sale of property ----__399, 404, 434, 436, 475
HB 447--Motor Vehicles; allow registration without certificate of title, certain vehicles ____________..-__._._--------^918, 924, 1024, 1099, 1300
HB 448--State Highway Authority; merge with Rural Roads Authority _______.___._______-__._______-_______.__._._______.._.____575, 579, 637, 731, 997
HB 449--Albany, City of; gas service for certain areas of Lee County ._______._____________._.____..____..____..______.____624, 629, 722, 729, 825, 1011
HB 450--Dougherty County-Albany; governing authorities enter into agreements ______.__________._____.__...____________..__..._______625, 629, 723, 729, 827
HB 451--Muscogee County; tax commissioner's salary ____399, 404, 434, 466, 518 HB 452--Carroll County Water Authority; create-- -- -. 399, 404, 434, 436, 475 HB 454--Augusta, City of; vote recorders be used in
elections-____.__.______-__._-_....___-__-____-___-__.________._._______.419, 428, 463, 466, 518 HB 455--Richmond County; provide trash dump _________._____419, 428, 463, 466, 519 HB 456--Merit System Employees; salary adjustment ----703, 709, 728, 1027 HB 457--Gainesville, City of; provide for run-off election ....419, 428, 463, 466,
519 HB 458--Crawford, City of; corporate limits ________...._._.....__..___419, 429, 464, 466, 519 HB 460--Wilkes County; commissioners' terms ...__...________419, 429, 464, 466, 520 HB 461--Wilkes County; sheriff's salary ..___..__.._._.____.________.420, 429, 464, 466, 520 HB 462--Lincoln County; commissioners, chairman's salary --420, 429, 464, 466,
520 HB 463--Sales and Use Tax; lessees of tangible personal property,
optional payment __._____________..._-_.__.__._._.________.._.801, 807, 896, 1055, 1199 HB 464--Gwinnett County; establish law library ___.____494, 499, 585, 1097, 1256,
1442 HB 465--Gwinnett County; civil and criminal court, change
jurisdiction ____-._-__-__-___.-._______-_._____._.____..__.______.._-.-_.___..420, 429, 464, 642, 733 HB 466--Gwinnett Judicial Circuit; provide court reporter and
secretary __.________________________________._.___.____..______________._421, 429, 464, 821, 906 HB 467--Ellaville City Court; abolish ________.______-___._____._._420, 430, 464, 466, 521 HB 468--Sunday Business Activities Act; create _..__.._451, 455, 508, 1026, 1313,
1442 HB 470--Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority;
additional members ___________________.___.____.___.___572, 579, 637, 821, 906 HB 471--Scotland, City of; change date of general
election ______________________.____-__-____...___._______.__._.....420, 430, 464, 466, 521 HB 473--State Highway Department; relating to federal
grants ___._._____.________-____.________.__________________.____.____-..625, 629, 723, 822, 1070 HB 474--Outdoor Advertising; control along certain
highways ___.______-.___._______.________.____.._._.___.__625, 630, 723, 822, 1072, 1347 HB 475--Junk Yards; regulate along highways _______.625, 630, 723, 822, 1070, 1146 HB 476--Air and Water Pollution Facilities; exempt from
taxes --------_----_-_575, 579, 637, 1028, 1176 HB 477--State Executive Department; joint secretary to schedule
hearings ._-_..--__.________-__.____.-._._-______-________.______-._.801, 807, 896, 1219, 1265 HB 478--Sales and Use Tax; exempt property used in pollution
control __________.___-_-____..____.____.______.______..__.____675, 579, 637, 1028, 1154, 1347
HB 479--Warren County; salary of certain officials _______-446, 455, 508, 512, 600
HB 480--McDuffie County; deputy sheriff's compensation ____447, 455, 508, 512, 600
HB 481--State Department of Public Safety; director's salary -____________.____________-_____.._-____._.__-__._____885, 888, 926, 1027, 1166, 1442

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HB 482--Insurance Commissioner; issue special adjuster's license -_-------------.--------.--------._----625, 630, 723, 1055, 1199
HB 484--Catoosa County; commissioners, referendum ....447, 455, 508, 512, 600 HB 485--Catoosa County; coroner's salary---------......447, 456, 509, 513, 601 HB 486--Villa Rica, City of; corporate limits --------447, 456, 509, 593, 646 HB 487--Carroll County; tax commissioner's salary ........447, 456, 509, 513, 601 HB 488--Catoosa County; education districts and election of board
members ...._------_--_----._._.__..__............447, 456, 509, 513, 601 HB 489--Gordon County; district for fire protection service .--_....447, 456, 509,
513, 602 HB 490--Newington, Town of; mayor and councilmen's
terms --------------___---------------------__447, 456, 509, 513, 602 HB 491--Newton County; sheriff's salary ....................446, 456, 509, 1030, 1112 HB 494--Macon County; sheriff's salary __------_------._.____..__448, 457, 509, 513, 602 HB 495--Schley County Small Claims Court; create ........448, 457, 510, 513, 603 HB 496--Superior Court Judges; raise court reporters'
salaries ...._...__.____-------------_----........496, 499, 585, 593, 647 HB 497--Fulton County; juvenile court judges' salaries ...--448, 457, 510, 1030,
1111, 1210 HB 499--Insurance Companies, Life; license fee for each
business location ------------------------.------625, 630, 723, 1222, 1265 HB 500--Thomas County; commissioners' salaries .------448, 457, 510, 513, 603 HB 501--Sandersville, City of; appoint city manager .----448, 457, 510, 513, 603 HB 502--Dooly County; number of members of board of
education ..._.._..........._.....__.__._-__--448, 457, 510, 513, 604 HB 503--Taylor County; deputy sheriff's salary _----448, 457, 510, 821, 907 HB 504--Bulloch County; commissioners' clerical help--448, 458, 510, 513, 604 HB 505--Bulloch County; sheriff's salary _----.____.......449, 458, 510, 513, 604 HB 506--Solicitor General Emeritus; 65 years, minimum
salary ........................----..........._--------...915, 920, 1020, 1205 HB 507--Atlanta, City of; traffic court -...----...491, 499, 585, 1098, 1233, 1345 HB 508--Rockdale County; coroner's salary ------------449, 458, 511, 513, 605 HB 510--Workmen's Compensation; coverage for county education board
employees --______------------------------------ 625, 630, 723, 1029, 1174 HB 511--Fulton County; provide for a board of elections ...--....-449, 458, 511,
1098, 1241, 1345 HB 513--Terrapins, Diamondback; regulate capturing or
killing _.-__-.---..--..-.___---._..__------------------626, 630, 723, 932, 1056 HB 515--Clarke County; increase board of education member
ship .._...-..-_.-- .--------.------------ -- ....-446, 458, 511, 513, 605 HB 516--Athens, City of; educational tax _._------___449, 458, 511, 513, 605 HB 517--Whitehall, Town of; repeal charter ... .449, 459, 511, 513, 606 HB 518--Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit; additional judge ............885, 888, 926,
1026, 1411 HB 521--Metter, City of; certain officials' compensation ----449, 459, 511, 513,
606 HB 522--Loans; charges on secondary security deeds --754, 755, 820, 1026, 1300 HB 523--Attorney General; compensation ----801, 808, 897, 1026, 1159, 1301 HB 525--Municipalities, Incorporated; publication of financial
condition --------------.--......__._..--._..........449, 459, 511, 515, 1027, 1201 HB 530--Georgia State Scholarship Commission; enter contracts
with federal government --------------.__----.....714, 717, 817, 932, 1057 HB 531--Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation; define
"college" --...----..----..--......._........--..----.......714, 717, 817, 932, 1057
HB 532--Elizabeth, Town of; corporate limits ._--._._449, 459, 511, 1098, 1225
HB 535--Cook County; provide education districts .----491, 499, 586, 593, 647

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HB 536--Cook County; certain officials' salaries -------- 491, 500, 586, 593, 647 HB 537--Macon Judicial Circuit; solicitor general, two
assistants ----------.------.----------------------.491, 500, 586, 593, 648 HB 538--Corporations; joint tenancy -__..__.-..----576, 579, 637, 902, 1175 HB 540--Counties and Municipalities; authorities, debts incurred .--885, 888, 926 HB 541--Property Tax; failure to return, certain counties _. .494, 499, 586, 642,
734 HB 542--Property Tax; failure to return, certain counties ... 494, 499, 586, 642,
734 HB 543--Macon County; coroner's compensation...__.._.__ 491, 500, 586, 593, 648 HB 547--Oglethorpe Development Authority; create ........491, 500, 586, 593, 648 HB 548--Madison County; sheriff's salary .------------.492, 500, 587, 593, 649 HB 549--Madison County; commission chairman, clerical
help -.-___..---.__.-__.___------___.----------------492, 500, 587, 593, 649 HB 550--Upson County; law library --------__----_.--------492, 501, 587, 642, 734 HB 551--Thomaston Office Building Authority; change
name....---------------...-_--_-------------------------- 492, 501, 587, 642, 735
HB 552--Thomaston, City of; mayor and council grant, limit franchises ...-_......._.._........_.-__.....--.----.._-_....... 492, 501, 587, 642, 735
HB 553--Superior Court Clerks; office location--915, 920, 1020, 1097, 1266, 1442 HB 554--Upson County; commissioners to sell certain property --492, 501, 587,
642, 735 HB 556--Macon City Court; defense pleadings _..._._..____..492, 501, 587, 593, 649 HB 558--Jones County; chief deputy sheriff's salary ----493, 501, 588, 593, 650 HB 559--Washington County Public Works Camp; warden's
salary .-_....._._--.....------.------.__.----493, 502, 588, 593, 650 HB 560--Candler County; commissioners' salary ..........493, 502, 588, 593, 650 HB 561--Real Property; tax on transfer .._------.._714, 717, 817, 1055, 1205, 1335 HB 562--Advisory Committee on Alcoholism; appointment of and
functions _...--------._..._.------__--------...... 916, 923, 1023, 1220, 1377 HB 563--Centerville, City of; mayor and council's salaries ....493, 502, 588, 593,
651 HB 564--Stephens County; commissioners' terms ------493, 502, 588, 593, 652 HB 567--Bulloch County; coroner's salary..._------...__.. 493, 502, 588, 593, 651 HB 568--Bulloch County; coroner's salary .........----.----_.493, 502, 588, 593, 651 HB 569--Harris County; ordinary, salary of clerical help -..493, 503, 588, 593,
652, 803 HB 570--Harris County; tax commissioner, salary of clerical
help ----------._--.__-..-..--.............. ..._,,----_ 494, 503, 589, 593, 653 HB 571--Harris County; superior court clerk, salary of
clerical help ----._------_------.----------.494, 503, 589, 593, 654, 803 HB 573--Catoosa County; tax commissioner, salary of clerical
help ....._..----__------------------.----_..._-494, 503, 589, 593, 652 HB 574--Catoosa County; sheriff's salary ......494, 503, 589, 593, 655, 748, 752,
1259, 1345 HB 575--Tattnall County; ordinary's salary............. ....... 572, 579, 637, 642, 736 HB 576--Calhoun County; commissioners' salaries ---- 572, 580, 638, 642, 736 HB 577--Leary, City of; mayor and councilmen's terms ....572, 580, 638, 642, 736 HB 578--Building Construction Safety; regulate and provide
safeguards _.--------....------------.------1082, 1086, 1213, 1223, 1368, 1444 HB 579--Randolph County; superior court clerk's salary -.572, 580, 638, 642, 737 HB 580--Randolph County; tax commissioner's salary --.572, 580, 638, 642, 737
HB 583--Attorneys General, Assistant; appointed by Governor, salary .._._.----._....____..-.----_........._.----.576, 580, 638, 933, 1057, 1350
HB 584--State Department of Law; reimbursed by state agencies for expenses incurred .------._...----._.......----.___......576, 581, 638, 933, 1059

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HB 585--Banks; conduct business on premises only ..1011, 1019, 1095, 1222, 1303

HB 586--Public Service Commission; regulate natural gas lines ---------------------575, 581, 638, 1351, 1426
HB 587--Georgia Farmers Market Authority; amount of bonds issued ---------------------_-_-576, 581, 639, 932, 1060
HB 588--Stone Mountain Memorial Association; maximum bond limit --------- ----_--------------_918, 924, 1024, 1025, 1199
HB 589--Catoosa County; superior court clerk, salary of clerical help -.___--------_------------------_---- 572, 581, 639, 642, 737
HB 590--Colquitt County; superior court clerk's salary .__ 573, 581, 639, 642, 738 HB 591--Colquitt County Small Claims Court; judge's salary ....... 573, 581, 639,
643, 738

HB 594--State Department of Family and Children Services; assistance to dependent children _.----_.._.._----____754, 755, 820, 934, 1060
HB 595--Night Hunting; regulation of and property condemnation 753, 755, 820 HB 596--State Employees; liability insurance coverage while on
duty __-------------------___--------_______.....____714, 718, 817 HB 598--Walker County; city court judge's expense allowance --------573, 582,
639. 821, 907

HB 600--Glennville, City of; provide hours for voting ....... 573, 582, 639, 643, 738 HB 602--Chattahoochee County; extend ordinary court
jurisdiction ,,_--.____.-____--_____..____..---------___--673, 582, 639, 729, 827 HB 603--Chattahoochee County Board of Education; members'
terms .______.__________.___--._._____.._.__._..._____._----............573, 582, 640, 643, 739

HB 604--Chattahoochee County; sheriff's salary _____.,,_.573, 582, 640, 643, 739

HB 605--Walker County Rural Water and Sewer Authority;

create .....

_____------------_.------__795, 808, 897, 903, 1037, 1209

HB 606--Richmond County; assistant solicitor general and clerks,

salaries -.-----__---_.-------------------------574, 582, 640, 643, 739

HB 607--Augusta, City of; payment to certain law enforcement officers who testify when off duty ------------------------.574, 583, 640, 643, 740

HB 608--Augusta Judicial Circuit; chief assistant solicitor-general _ 574, 583, 640. 643, 740
HB 609--Augusta Judicial Circuit; solicitor-general's salary ..-------- ----------------.__..574, 583, 640, 729, 827
HB 610--Augusta, City of; salary of court personnel ----574, 583, 640, 643, 732 1003
HB 611--Savannah City Court; salary of certain officials ... 620, 630, 724, 729, 828
HB 612--Catoosa County Board of Utilities Commissioners; increase membership _-.---__--_--------------------------574, 583, 641, 643, 740
HB 613--Alcoholic Beverages; unlawful for minors to possess _...--.._.__.-._._703, 709, 728, 729, 997, 1026, 1048, 1422, 1443, 1446
HB 614--State Highway Department; director's salary ____1013, 1017, 1094, 1100,

1303 HB 615--Milan, City of; corporate limits ------------------621, 631, 724, 729, 828 HB 617--Automobile Liability Insurance; procedure for cancel
lation .___..______....___.....__.........._...._._._........._.__753, 754, 820, 1222, 1335, 1442

HB 618--Dublin, City of; increase maximum millage _____ .621, 631, 724, 729, 828
HB 619--Banks County; board of education, method of choosing members ___-_----------------------_----------.621, 631, 724, 1223, 1354

HB 621--Banks County; commissioners, expense allowance --621, 631, 724, 903,

936

HB 622--Ashburn, City of; close certain street ................ 621, 631, 724, 729, 829

HB 623--Atlanta-Fulton County Local Education Commission; re-establish ..............................------------------_622, 631, 724, 1098, 1244

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HB 626--United States Flag; abuse of, provide penalty ...._.. 802, 808, 897, 1027, 1173
HB 628--Hawkinsville, City of; commissioners' salaries --622, 631, 724, 730, 829 HB 629--Hawkinsville, City of; codification of ordinances ------622, 632, 725,
730, 829 HB 630--Pulaski County; allow tax commissioner certain
commissions __------------------_-__.___.--____------622, 632, 725, 730, 830 HB 631--Bleckley County; ordinary's compensation _......_622, 632, 725, 730, 830 HB 632--Bleckley County; commissioner's compensation _ ..622, 632, 725, 730, 830 HB 634--Banks; relating to reserves required .------..626, 632, 725, 1055, 1201 HB 635--Atlanta, City of; taxicab license fees ------626, 632, 725, 821, 907 HB 636--Nonresident Motorists; service of process ....1011,1019, 1095, 1097, 1341 HB 637--Hall County; civil service system for
employees ----.---------------------___--.622, 632, 725, 730, 831 HB 640--Floyd County; adopt uniform bookkeeping system ..622, 633, 725, 730,
831 HB 641--Floyd County; merit system for em
ployees ._-___.____.___------_-------915, 921, 1020, 1098, 1229, 1347 HB 642--Richmond County; superior court judge, secretary and
clerk's salaries _--_._.__._.--------.__..-....-.-...623, 633, 726, 730, 831 HB 643--Richmond County; law library official's
salary _________ _.---- ...__----_ ..-......-....-623, 633, 726, 1030, 1112 HB 644--Richmond County; superior court reporter's
salary _.---_...----....--._--.--____--._.----.--.... -623, 633, 726, 730, 832 HB 645--Richmond County, superior court bailiffs and court
reporters, salaries --_.----__._---..----------.,----623, 633, 726, 730, 832 HB 647--Floyd County; superior court chief deputy clerk's
salary --...-----_--.------..------..----_.,,--___.--623, 633, 726, 730, 832 HB 648--Floyd County; commissioners' expense allowances --620, 634, 726, 730,
833 HB 649--Floyd County; tax commissioner, employees' salaries ....620, 634, 726,
730, 833 HB 650--Floyd County City Court; judge's compensation .... - . 623, 634, 727, 730,
833 HB 651--Rome Judicial Circuit; clerk-typists' salaries .... 621, 634, 727, 730, 834 HB 653--Women; provide for equal pay with men, labor com
missioner enforce -.-.----..-_---886, 889, 926, 1028, 1198, 1206, 1312 HB 655--Stewart County; superior court clerk's
salary --_.------.----_._----------------.-------711, 718, 818, 821, 908 HB 656--DeKalb County; supplement zoning laws.... - 711, 718, 818, 1224, 1245 HB 657--Adoption Laws; amend concerning final order and status of
adopted adult ----._------.----...--------._.___ 1011, 1019, 1095, 1351, 1425 HB 658--Warner Robins City Court; change name ________711, 718, 818, 1098, 1226 HB 659--Dade County; commissioner's travel expense ....711, 718, 818, 821, 908 HB 660--Dade County; sheriff's compensation -....----....711, 718, 818, 821, 909 HB 661--Dade County; expense allowance of clerical help for tax
commissioner ________________________________.....------_----711, 719, 818, 821, 909 HB 665--Henry County Water Authority; change membership --.712, 719, 818,
821, 909 HB 666--McDonough, City of; create recorder's court --712, 719, 818, 821, 910 HB 667--Henry County Development Authority; implement --.712, 719, 819, 821,
910
HB 668--Henry County; commissioners' expense allowances ----712, 719, 819, 821, 910
HB 669--Stephens County; election of board of education- 882, 889, 926, 931, 1036

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HB 670--Crawford County; treasurer's salary ________._____795, 808, 897, 903, 936 HB 672--Swainsboro City Court; change name.-792, 815, 902, 931, 1038, 1208 HB 673--Clinch County; provide for part-time deputy
sheriff ....___.._____.__-_..._._.._...__._..__.._._......_..._._795, 808, 897, 903, 936 HB 674--Millen, City of; relative to recorder's court ________795, 808, 897, 903, 937 HB 675--Valdosta City Court; change name __.___.-__________.795, 808, 897, 903, 937 HB 676--Clinch County; commissioners' salaries _.__.___.__795, 809, 897, 903, 937 HB 677--Lanier County; county attorney's salary ____.___796, 809, 897, 903, 938 HB 678--Clarkston, City of; create new charter _______796, 809, 898, 903, 938, 7008,
1039, 1208 HB 679--Douglas County; civil service system ________.______796, 809, 898, 903, 938 HB 680--Dooly County; commissioners' terms of
office .____--___,,_-__-___--____.___--_...____-796, 809, 898, 903, 939 HB 681--Toombs County; commissioners' compensation_.79G, 809, 898, 931, 1036 HB 683--Sales and Use Tax; exempt agricultural
machinery -._.__.___-__._.____-__.__-.__.-.__,,,,___......1080, 1087, 1214, 1221 HB 684--Floyd County; pay cost of alcohol blood test ____796, 809, 898, 903, 939 HB 685--Bethlehem, Town of; amend incorporating
acts _-_-_...-___...._......-__-..._-....____..___________.-......._____-797, 810, 898, 903, 939 HB 688--Marietta, City of; relative to board of education _____.____797, 810, 898,
903, 940 HB 692--Stockbridge, City of; mayor's term __.._______. _______797, 810, 898, 903, 940 HB 693--Stockbridge, City of; corporate limits _.._________797, 810, 898, 903, 940 HB 699--Piedmont Judicial Circuit; court reporter's
salary ._________.___.____________._.______._..________._________-..____.918, 924, 1024, 1030, 1113 HB 700--Monroe County; coroner's salary _._.__..__...____.,,___.797, 810, 899, 903, 941 HB 701--Monroe County; additional deputy and part-time
deputy ....._._.._.._____.....-...-_.__...__._.._...._..._._....__-...._-..797, 810, 899, 903, 941 HB 704--Aug-usta, City of; assistant solicitor's salary __..__-_797, 811, 899, 903, 941 HB 705--Augusta Judicial Circuit; supplement judge's
salary _______.___----_--____-___.._______________________________ 797, 811, 899, 903, 942 HB 706--Aug-usta City Court; salary of judges' secretary _.__..______798, 811, 899,
903, 942 HB 707--Augusta City Court; clerk's salaries ______..__._________798, 811, 899, 903, 942 HB 708--Fitzgerald, City of; method of election of board of
education __.__...._-_-__.-___-._____.__________-_____~_-_-._____.___886, 889, 927, 931, 1039 HB 709--Rochelle, City of; corporate limits ,,._______-_..____. 798, 811, 889, 903, 943 HB 710--Lowndes County; commissioners' compensation ___.___798, 811, 899, 903,
943 HB 712--Warner Robins, City of; corporate limits ........913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1113 HB 713--Teachers' Retirement System; appoint additional
member ____________._-_______.__.._______-_____.______-.._________-_._1082, 1086, 1213, 1223, 1374 HB 714--Baldwin, Town of; mayor's term ____.-__._..__.____.__798, 811, 899, 1030, 1113 HB 715--Siloam, Town of; term of mayor and councilmen ____________ 883, 889, 927,
1030, 1114 HB 716--Greensboro, City of; mayor and aldermen's
salaries ___-___-_-_.____-_-_._________-.._________-._____..___-_.883, 889, 927, 1030, 1114 HB 717--Morgan County; tax collector, clerical help ____883, 890, 927, 1030, 1114 HB 718--Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit; provide for assistant solicitor
general __.______._______.______._______.______.___-__.__.__.____.883, 890, 927, 1030, 1115
HB 719--Morgan County; tax receiver's expense allowance ___--_--_883, 890, 927, 931, 1040
HB 720--Plainfield, Town of; re-establish governing body _________-_____-___________-_____-.._.____.__.______-..-____.._-_.______884, 890, 927, 931, 1040
HB 722--Cherokee County; superior court clerk, clerical assistants _______,,_._______..__________._______-_____.__________884, 890, 927, 931, 1040

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INDEX

HB 723--Lanier County Small Claims Court; create _...-- 884, 890, 928, 931, 1041 HB 724--Atkinson County; tax commissioner's salary ....884, 891, 928, 931, 1041 HB 725--Hawkinsville-Pulaski County; merge school systems ----886, 891, 928,
931, 1042 HB 726--Glynn County; sheriff's office, salary of per
sonnel -------.-------.-------------------------882, 891, 928, 931, 1042 HB 727--Brunswick City Court; solicitor's compensation __882, 891, 928, 931, 1042 HB 728--Brunswick City Court; deputy sheriffs' salary ----883, 891, 928, 931,
1043 HB 730--Waycross, City of; increase school tax limit _. 884, 891, 928, 931, 1043 HB 731--Governor; change compensation.------------796, 815, 902, 1027, 1157,
1253, 1313, 1367 HB 732--Wayne County; sheriff and deputies' salaries ..884, 891, 928, 1223, 1364 HB 734--Butts County; treasurer serve as clerk of com
missioners ------------------------------------884, 892, 929, 1098, 1226 HB 735--Butts County; superior court clerk's salary _------ 884, 892, 929, 1098,
1230, 1347 HB 736--Butts County; tax collector, receive certain commissions ----887, 892,
929, 1098, 1226 HB 737--Butts County; treasurer's compensation---- 885, 892, 929, 1098, 1227 HB 738--Houston County; board of education, appoint school
superintendent ----------------------_.________.883, 892, 929, 931, 1043 HB 739--Houston County; board of education, method of electing
members ----_----_----___------_-____------..883, 892, 929, 931, 1044 HB 740--Brooklet, Town of; mayor and councilmen's
terms --------------------------------___---- --885, 893, 929, 931, 1044 HB 741--County Governments; purchase through state supervisor of
purchases ------------._------------------------------------887, 893, 929 HB 742--State Board of Corrections; relating to prisoner
rehabilitation and transfer ---- _ ..._--------------------916, 923, 1023 HB 743--Georgia Prison Industries Act; allow compensation to
certain inmates ___-------------------------------- _.--916, 923, 1023 HB 744--Flint Judicial Circuit; provide secretary for superior
court judge -----------.--_--------.--------------885, 893, 930, 1030, 1115 HB 750--Pendergrass, Town of; method of electing mayor and
councilmen --------------------_------------885, 893, 930, 1224, 1361 HB 752--Swainsboro, City of; corporate limits .---- 913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1115 HB 753--Paulding County Water Authority; change
membership _----_----------------------------_ 913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1116 HB 754--Appling County Small Claims Court; create .----913, 921, 1021, 1030,
1116 HB 755--DeKalb County; commissioners' salaries -.1077, 1087, 1214, 1223, 1354 HB 764--Miller County; method of electing commissioners ----913, 921, 1021,
1030, 1116 HB 767--Georgia Commission for Development of Chattahoochee
River Basin; create --------------_-------- 1082, 1086, 1214, 1220, 1410
HB 768--Soperton City Court; judge's qualifications -.913, 921, 1021, 1030, 1117
HB 769--Statesboro, City of; corporate limits ....._.913, 922, 1021, 1030, 1117
HB 770--Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit; superior court judges emeritus, compensation ___________...____----.____.--887, 893, 930, 1030, 1117
HB 772--Brunswick Judicial Circuit; additional judge --887, 893, 930, 934, 1060
HB 773--Johnson County; ordinary's salary ----------.914, 922, 1021, 1030, 1118
HB 777--Grants to Counties; public purposes ----886, 894, 930, 1100, 1266, 1368, 1379, 1421, 1423, 1432, 1445
HB 778--Clay County; election of commissioners -.--914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1118

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HB 779--Augusta, City of; authorize sale of Alien Park .-914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1119
HB 780--Motor Vehicle Tax; Governor extend time tax due _____________-_.__...._______.....____-..1080, 1088, 1097, 1215, 1370, 1443
HB 782--Vidalia, City of; corporate limits -..---.-.1008, 1015, 1094, 1098, 1227 HB 783--State Penal and Rehabilitation Authority; maximum bond
limit --_.-.--.-.---._.---._--_.----_._1082, 1086, 1214, 1225, 1387, 1444 HB 784--Alma, City of; create new charter ....1009, 1015, 1094, 1223, 1366, 1443 HB 785--Alma-Bacon County Planning Commission;
create ._._.-__.._,,_..--..____._ _.........._.....1009, 1015, 1094, 1224, 1354 HB 787--Grants to Municipalities; public purposes _..._...___.918, 925, 1024, 1025,
1202, 1206, 1324, 1443
HB 788--Clayton County; time of final audit and report ___....._____..____...._......____-.____-._...._.____....1009, 1015, 1094, 1098, 1227
HB 789--Crisp County; board of education, election of members ._..----------_.._....__._.-.._._._....----...--..914, 922, 1022, 1030, 1119
HB 790--Richmond County; salaries of certain officials -.__..-.------...-..___-1011, 1019, 1095, 1098, 1231, 1368, 1386
HB 791--Statesville, Town of; reincorporate as City of ........914, 922, 1022, 1098, 1228
HB 792--Georgia Art Commission; increase membership .....-1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1410
HB 793--Georgia State Board of Funeral Service; member attendance --.-.-.__...--__.........,,--1083, 1085, 1212, 1222, 1377
HB 798--Alpharetta, City of; change general election date .------.--..-.----.----...---.---...-1010, 1015, 1093, 1098, 1245
HB 799--Mansfield, Town of; mayor and councilmen's terms .__........-..__-._.._-_._-_.._._..._--._.__1010, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1228
HB 800--Gibson, Town of; terms of mayor and council ........... 1010, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1228
HB 801--Disabled Veterans; relating to homestead exemption .____...._..--_..----_.--....................lOlO, 1016, 1027, 1093, 1265
HB 802--Mclntosh County; tax commissioner, clerical help ___.__.__-_.-...--.__.----_----.--..,,......1009, 1016, 1093, 1098, 1232, 1446
HB 805--Atlanta, City of; mayor and aldermen's salaries ...... 1009, 1016, 1093, 1224, 1355
HB 806--Atlanta, City of; board of education, members' salaries _.._......__...._......-....._......_.._......-.....1009, 1016, 1094, 1224, 1355
HB 807--Jeff Davis County; clerk of county commissioners ._..._. 1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1355
HB 809--Sycamore, City of; corporate limits -..-1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1356 HB 810--Richmond County; city court solicitor's salary _ ...1077, 1088, 1215,
1224, 1356 HB 811--Richmond County Roads & Revenues Commissioners;
office hours ....__._...____.___________________..____1077, 1088, 1215, 1224, 1356 HB 812--Richmond County; city court judge's salary ..----..1078, 1088, 1215,
1224, 1357 HB 815--Ware County; coroner's fees ........_._.____.....___1078, 1089, 1215, 1224, 1357 HB 816--Union County; sheriff's salary _......._..._....1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1357
HB 817--Cairo City Court; change name .........----..1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1358
HB 818--Barrow County; sheriff's salary and provide chief deputy and deputy ._.-......_......._......_,,.....__......___-_...__. 1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1358
HB 819--Gilmer County; sheriff's expense allowance ....-1080, 1089, 1216, 1224,
1358
HB 820--Pickens County; sheriff's expense allowance ... 1080, 1089, 1216, 1224,
1359

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HB 822--Pickens County; ordinary's salary ----------1078, 1089, 1216, 1224, 1359 HB 823--Gilmer County; ordinary's salary ----------1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1359 HB 825--Sylvania-Screven County Airport Authority;
create _----.----------__--------------1078, 1090, 1216, 1224, 1360 HB 827--Calhoun County; election of commissioners ..._------1078, 1090, 1216,
1224, 1360 HB 828--Schley County; superior court clerk's
salary _-_--_----------------------------1079, 1090, 1217, 1224, 1360 HB 830--Butts County; ordinary's salary ----------1079, 1090, 1217, 1224, 1361 HB 831--Lula, City of; bonded debt of three percent .----------1079, 1090, 1217,
1224, 1361 HB 832--Secretary of State; distribute rules and regulations of State
to certain officials _------------------------_1082, 1087, 1214, 1219, 1377

NUMERICAL INDEX HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

HR 1--Notify Senate that House has convened ....----------------.-----------10 HR 2--Notify Governor that General Assembly has convened--_--.--.--.10, 11 HR 5--Joint Session; canvass election returns --------------------11, 12, 13 HR 11--Joint Session; inauguration of Governor and Lt. Governor .__ 31, 33 HR 12--General Assembly; committee on inauguration arrangements --.31, 32 HR 13--Savannah-Chatham County; planning ordinances --------.234, 240, 263 HR 14--Ledbetter Interchange, A. W.; designate ----.623, 634, 727, 1029, 1171 HR 15--Joint Session; message from the Governor ------------_--------47 HR 16--Hearn, Honorable George J.; commend .--.__..___..____----------.47 HR 17--Douglas County; establish civil service system ----112, 117, 138, 209,
533 HR 18--Grinsted, Walker; compensate _...----.--------495, 504, 589, 1025, 1127 HR 19--Jackson, Ernest; compensate ----.----..------.802, 812, 900, 1025, 1127 HR 21--Burke, Felton Eugene; compensate ----------917, 924, 1023, 1025, 1128 HR 22--Monroe, City of; conveyance of land ----.------.495, 503, 589, 642, 997 HR 23--Sosebee, Hoyt S.; compensate _..._..1081, 1091, 1217, 1351, 1397, 1431,
1433 HR 25--Southern Railway; lease Western and Atlantic
Railroad ..__.----.----------------.......280, 284, 306, 757, 949, 1061, 1253 HR 27--Mayors' Day; tribute to municipal officials ____--.--....------._----------_73 HR 28--School Lunches; authorize State taxation for------------129, 134, 148,
1099, 1323 HR 29--DeKalb County; relating to police force costs..----------.141, 146, 163 HR 31--Stephens, Mr. Byron A.; compensate.----- 917, 924, 1023, 1025, 1129 HR 32--Stephens, Mrs. Elizabeth; compensate--- 917, 924, 1023, 1351, 1388,
1431, 1435 HR 37--Black Rock Mountain State Park; authorize certain
persons to take water from.--------..._----------...------ .--715, 720, 819 HR 39--Everett, Mr. James R.; compensate---------- 802, 812, 900, 1025, 1130 HR 40--Walter F. George Dam; designate reservoir created-----112, 113, 216 HR 44--Rivers and Harbors Development Commission;
create ___.__._._____----.------.---------- .--..----..--.------_ 397, 404, 434, 512 HR 45--Turpin, Billy E.; compensate--------_----------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1131 HR 46--Gabrels, Mr. C. E., Jr.; compensate-----------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1132 HR 47--Jones, Larry Paul; compensate--------..--------802, 812, 900, 1025, 1132 HR 48--Dykes, Herman Edward; compensate----------.1012, 1017, 1095, 1351,
1390, 1443 HR 50--Arnold, William Harvey; compensate.--.--.-------------- 803, 812, 900

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HR 52--Atlanta Judicial Circuit; state librarian furnish certain volumes ._.--_----------------------._----------915, 922, 1022, 1097, 1334
HR 53--General Assembly; adjournment until February 13, 1967.----126, 127 HR 56--Dooley, Coach Vince of University of Georgia; commend----.129, 131 HR 59--Schools, Public; venereal disease education offered._... -- 129, 131 HR 64--Yaughn, Mr. Berry; compensate----------1081, 1091, 1217, 1351, 1396 HR 65--Yaughn, Mrs. Ethel Roberts Berry; compensate.----.-------- 1081, 1091,
1217, 1351, 1390 HR 67--Pulton County Criminal Court; method of appeal--..----712, 719, 819,
1098, 1327 HR 69--Wakefield, Mr. Robert; compensate^1013, 1016, 1094, 1351, 1392, 1443 HR 70--Americus, City of; authorize land conveyance.__ 397, 404, 434, 467, 555 HR 72--Conner, Miss Kathleen A. and Mrs. Mattie Finch;
compensate .---------------.....917, 924, 1023, 1219, 1395 HR 74--Kendall Company; compensate---------......495, 504, 589, 1025, 1133 HR 75--Charlton County; governing authority adopt building
code ..----..--_..--..--------._------_.._.--_- 234, 240, 263, 593, 962, 1301 HR 76--Camden County; governing authority adopt building
code --.._------_--.._------------------__234, 240, 263, 593, 965, 1301

HR 77--Cook, Mr. Glenn Douglas; compensate.------.802, 812, 900, 1025, 1134

HR 78--Camden County Development Authority; change

membership .......______--_.....__..----------------_.. 235, 241, 264, 593, 967

HR 79--Traffic Safety Study Committee; create.....__._.......__ 1012, 1017, 1095,

1220, 1426

HR 80--Glover, Phillip T. and M. T.; compensate. 1012, 1017, 1095, 1219, 1424

HR 81--Newberry, Albert T.; compensate.------..--.802, 812, 900, 1025, 1135

HR 84--Baldwin County; dispose of State-owned land..........._...._ 397, 404, 435,

823, 1001

HR 85--Authors' Week, Georgia; designate----------...--...----------.254, 256

HR 86--Strip Mining Operations Study Committee;

create

-- ,,.

1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1378, 1447

HR 87--State Department of Family and Children Services;

committee to study ......____.------.----------1012, 1017, 1096, 1220, 1427

HR 88--Wilson, Mr. Howell S.; compensate---..----...495, 504, 589, 1025, 1136 HR 89--Crenshaw, Mr. James E.; compensate.....--...495, 504, 590, 1025, 1137 HR 90--Hysmith, Mr. William P.; compensate...--.....495, 504, 590, 1025, 1137

HR 91--Newton, Mr. Dewey; compensate-----------_.802, 813, 900, 1025, 1138 HR 92--O'Brien, Mr. Raymond E.; compensate.--------495, 504, 590, 1025, 1139 HR 94--Meriwether County Development Authority; create....,,__.. 235, 241,
264, 289, 528, 626
HR 96--University of Georgia; appreciation for open house--------157, 164 HR 97--Georgia Institute of Technology; express appreciation
to officials .........--...--..--_.___...._.-......-----...._............_--......157, 164

HR 98--Institute for Legislators; express appreciation--------__--------157, 164 HR 105--Joint Session; to hear addresses by Governor Lurleen
Wallace and Honorable George Wallace---- --------------157, 164, 231 HR 106--Muscogee County Industrial Development
Authority; create.-- ----.----------. ...-------- .-- __. 235, 241, 264, 307, 545 HR 107--Dyer, Ernest; compensate ------------_._... 1081, 1091, 1217, 1219, 1398

HR 114--Chatham County; tax equalization, taxes other than real or personal _._--_--_..__.------------------.280, 283, 306, 821, 970, 1071

HR 115--Ployd County; authorize easement......... ......... 327, 339, 381, 467, 556

HR 116--Dixon, Mr. Larry; compensate...._--------------495, 504, 590, 1025, 1140

HR 117--Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company; grant easement to ...............------_------------..-- 327, 339, 381, 590, 706

HR 119--Stephens County; fire protection districts ..280, 283, 306, 307, 543

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HR 120--Constitutional Convention; urge Congress to call, relating to federal grants 713, 719, 819, 1027, 1205, 1219, 1341, 1344, 1412, 1444
HR 121--Metropolitan Area Water Quality Control Commission; re-establish _________.--------------------624, 634, 727, 931, 1044
HR 124--Steam Locomotive; relative to the "General"--....--. 397, 405, 435, 467, 556, 626, 953, 1264, 1299, 1303, 1446
HR 129--Ben Hill County; convey land-----..,,----------__ 368, 374, 407, 467, 560 HR 132--General Assembly; four-year terms for
members -------------...------------------915, 923, 1022, 1027, 1168 HR 138--Jenkins County; easement and transfer of certain
property--------------------___.__-------327, 339, 381, 590, 707, 748 HR 140--Federal-Aid Highway Program; request speedy procedure ..----256, 256 HR 141--Cobb County; land survey by Secretary of State.------_466, 504, 590 HR 143--Chatham County; easement through State-owned
property ----------------------_-- _--------... 421, 430, 465, 642, 749 HR 144--Harrison, Mrs. Geneva J.; compensate.----1012, 1017, 1096, 1100, 1325 HR 146--Dade County Industrial Development Authority;
create __....._----_----..._---._----...--..._.----._..__--146, 430, 465, 466, 534 HR 147--Knight, Mrs. Marjorie K.; compensate ----__.917, 924, 1024, 1100, 1326 HR 148--Gilmer County Industrial Development Authority;
create ... _----_----------_--....------.----------___._----.421, 430, 465, 466, 539 HR 149--Pickens County; convey State-owned property..-..------.799, 813, 900,
1027, 1202 HR 150--Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act; commemorate
50th anniversary .____,,,,...._...___._--_._.___.------________.__._.----___--_--._ 280 HR 158--Hall, Mr. Leslie; compensate ....... __....-. ....._....803, 813, 901, 1025, 1141 HR 160--Causey, Mr. George M.; compensate .----.--802, 813, 901, 1025, 1141 HR 161--Smith, Mr. and Mrs. E. R.; compensate ............1081, 1091, 1217, 1219 HR 162--Barnes, William L.; compensate --------------..803, 813, 901, 1025, 1142 HR 163--Sales and Use Tax, Property; ratify executive order.------800, 813,
901, 1028, 1173 HR 164--Sales and Use Tax, Federal Manufacturer's; ratify
executive order.----_.___----__._._,,----______....... 800, 813, 901, 1028, 1172 HR 165--Sales and Use Tax, Holy Bible; ratify executive
order _.....----............____._.____.____.._._..799, 814, 901, 1028, 1172 HR 166--Sales and Use Tax, Hospitals; ratify executive
order .........._.----.....___----___.._.__.-...------_.._...___799, 814, 901, 1028, 1172 HR 167--Courts; create new system, certain counties--450, 459, 512, 1098, 1330 HR 169--Greenway, Eddie Mae; compensate ..__----..- 803, 814, 902, 1025, 1143 HR 173--Wallace, Governor and Mr.; escort committee--__..--.----...... 369, 370 HR 178--School Dropouts; committee to study problem....----1013, 1018, 1096,
1220, 1427 HR 179--Wesley, Mr. Robert Hammond, Sr.; compensate...------ 803, 814, 902,
1025, 1144 HR 180--Motorboat Numbering Act, Georgia; rules and
regulations _.-.------.-------.--.1081, 1091, 1218, 1220, 1373 HR 190--Juvenile Court Law Study Committee; create----...-1013, 1018, 1096,
1220, 1428 HR 192--Chattahoochee County; education tax..--------.624, 635, 727, 730, 974 HR 193--Williams, Mr. Willie; compensate------------..803, 814, 902, 1025, 1145 HR 196--Hall County; create civil service system .,,..--_...713, 720, 819, 821, 976 HR 202--Baldwin County; land conveyance to Board of
Regents------.---------------------_..----703, 709, 728, 823, 1000
HR 204--Cobb County; authorize obligation bonds--...915, 923, 1022, 1030, 1332
HR 210--Dykes, Honorable James M.; regrets at passing ...._..___.--_.__.__.576, 607
HR 218--Henry County; convey certain land ----------918, 925, 1024, 1027, 1171

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HR 220--Floyd County; create merit system.------914, 923, 1023, 1351, 1415 HR 228--Workmen's Compensation Laws; committee to
study--------------...------------..1011, 1018, 1096, 1220, 1409, 1443, 1447 HR 238--State Properties Commission; grant easement--------1013, 1018, 1096,
1219, 1341 HR 243--Georgia Housing Administration; committee to study
feasibility --------..______...---- 1083, 1085, 1212, 1352, 1428 HR 244--School Property Tax Digest; committee to study----.----1012, 1018,
1096, 1220, 1428 HR 248--Criminal Code Study Committee; create--1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429 HR 249--State Constitution; create committee to study
judiciary article ------...--.___..____------1012, 1018, 1097, 1220, 1429 HR 225--State Planning Committee on Law Enforcement &
Administration of Justice; create----------1084, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430 HR 257--Bickerstaff, Miss Judy; commend .---- ._...--------------_._.--804, 825 HR 259--Nicholson, Mrs. Bailus Clayton; commend ----__--------...804, 825 HR 260--Thomasville, City of; grant easement----1083, 1085, 1213, 1219, 1373 HR 261--Clarkesville, City of; easement of sewer line----------1080, 1091, 1218,
1219, 1378 HR 262--Habersham County; convey certain property......... 1080, 1092, 1218,
1219, 1373 HR 266--Cobb County; authorize bonds for sewerage system-------1079, 1092,
1218, 1224, 1416 HR 267--State Properties Control Commission; cancel lease on
certain property ----------____----------_____--..----1083, 1085, 1213 HR 269--Criminal Records System, Computerized; study
committee ..----------------.-. --1083, 1086, 1213, 1221, 1430 HR 303--Stone Mountain Memorial Association; commend--..----...1208, 1435

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PART IV

JOINT RESOLUTIONS

JR 1--Joint Session; to canvass votes _..._...___._.__..._....._......_._.._..___14 JR 2--Election, Run Off; urge General Assembly call__........_._._..__..._..15 JR 3--Maddox, Honorable Lester G.; General Assembly
declare Governor __,,_._._._____.___________.._______.____28 JR 4--To Canvass Returns; Lieutenant Governor and Constitutional
officers ____._____.__-.__ ______________________29